The primary function of a safe is security, regardless of the objects you choose to keep in it and why you want to protect them. There are different kinds of safes that serve different purposes. While some keep your valuables safe from theft and fire, others are suitable to provide security against natural disasters like floods or earthquakes.

Your safe could be for residential or commercial use, the main difference being in the kind of security you expect from them. Safes also come in a range of sizes and you can choose this based on what you want to keep in them. In addition, you will want to choose the type of lock and the location of the safe depending on whether it will be a wall safe or a floor safe. Safes come with alarm systems, deadbolts, video surveillance systems and more. Check with your insurance company about whether they offer a discount on your insurance policy for your valuables based on the type of safe in which you store your items.

Some reputed manufacturers also make safes to store firearms and protect them from theft and fire.

Residential Safes

Residential safes can be used for protection against fire, theft or both. Most families rely on safes for storing jewelry, cash and family heirlooms that cannot be replaced. Fire resistant safes can keep these protected by maintaining an ideal internal temperature in the event of a fire or other mishap.

Safes that protect both against fire and theft come with a heavier body and a more complex lock. When you choose a safe, you can ask the supplier for its burglar and fire ratings. Safe locks come in different varieties to foil even the cleverest burglars.

Business Safes

Business safes have locks that are especially designed more securely to prevent theft. If you have documents that need to be kept very safe, they will need special locks so you can be free from worry. Some businesses look for safes for protection against fire as well. Fire-resistant safes are impervious to very high temperatures and are capable of ensuring that nothing happens to the documents or valuables inside them.

Some businesses like restaurants handle large volumes of cash on a daily basis. They need safe deposit lockers, usually bolted to the floor, where they can store the money safely so no one can carry them off.

When selecting your safe, look for the UL listing. To be UL listed, the safe must pass various stringent tests conducted by Underwriters' Laboratories (UL). Pricing is determined by the quality of the safe in terms of its strength, size, and type of lock. Safes can come with a combination lock, electronic or digital locks, X-ray proof features, time control operation, concealed hinges and so on.

A safe is the most secure way to protect your valuables. To choose the right safe, whether it is for commercial or residential use, it is important to know what types are available before making the decision.

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