How to verify that a fireproof cabinet truly protects your documents

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To ensure a fireproof cabinet provides real protection, it must have an official certification plate inside the unit.

This plate confirms that the cabinet has been tested and approved according to international fire-resistance standards.

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✔️ Essential information on the certification plate

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1. Certification body

   • e.g. VdS, ECB.S, UL

2. Certification number

3. Fire-protection level

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Important: a cabinet made for paper documents is not automatically suitable for digital media protection.

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Code - Content - Duration

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S 60 PPaper60 min

S 120 PPaper120 min

S 60 DISDigital media60 min

S 120 DISDigital media120 min

Class 125 1hr DisDigital media60 min

Class 350 2hrs DisDigital media120 min

Class 125 1hr PaperPaper60 min

Class 350 2hrs PaperPaper120 min

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✔️ Standards to check

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StandardCountryNotes

EN 1047-1EuropeStrictest standard (impact + shock test required)

VDMA 24991-1GermanyEquivalent to EN testing

UL 72USAImpact test optional

NT FIRE 017ScandinaviaLess strict than EN

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✔️ Additional information to verify

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1. Serial number

2. Weight

3. Year of manufacture

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💡 Techno Safe Tip

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If the certification plate is missing or incomplete, the unit may not meet the standards required by insurance companies.