Description

AMSEC Fireproof Safes for Documents, Photos and Digital Media

A fireproof safe is not the same as a burglary safe. A burglary safe stops a thief; a fireproof safe stops heat. Different construction. If your concern is “my house could burn down and I would lose photos, documents, will, deeds, hard drives, and tax records that can’t be replaced,” you need a UL Class 350 fire-rated safe.

What’s Included

• Your selected AMSEC safe (series and configuration of your choice)
• Free in-home or on-site consultation
• Delivery to your address in the Phoenix metro
• Bolt-down installation (anchors and hardware included)
• Combination set to your code, written record stored only by you
• Walk-through on use, lock function, and maintenance
• Manufacturer warranty registration

The AMSEC Series We Sell

FS Series — Standard Fire Safes

UL Class 350 fire rating, 30-minute to 1-hour durations. Compact, lightweight (50-150 lbs), affordable. Holds documents, photos and digital media for an average household. Right for: renters, condos, home offices, small businesses.

BFII Series — Fire AND Burglary

The flagship dual-rated AMSEC residential safe. UL RSC burglary plus 2-hour fire rating tested to 1700°F. Right for: most homeowners who want one safe for both jobs.

FireFyter / Document Cabinet Lines

Multi-drawer fire-rated cabinets for offices that need to protect active records, not archived ones. Looks like a filing cabinet, performs like a fire safe. Right for: law offices, medical practices, insurance brokers, accounting firms.

How to Pick the Right One

1. Decide what you’re protecting: documents only (Class 350), photos and analog media (Class 150), digital drives (Class 125). Most homes need Class 350.
2. Decide on duration: most house fires burn out in 30-45 minutes in the room of origin, so UL 350-1 (1-hour) is enough for most homes. UL 350-2 for larger commercial buildings.
3. Decide if burglary protection is also needed: if yes, BFII (dual-rated). If documents only, FS series is lighter and cheaper.

Pricing

Pricing depends on series, size, lock type, and install location. Request a quote with your install address and what you’re protecting. We’ll get you a real number same-day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a fireproof safe protect my hard drives?

Only if it’s rated UL Class 125. Class 350 (most common) keeps paper safe but allows internal temps up to 350°F, which destroys hard drives. Tell us what you’re storing and we’ll quote the correct class.

How long do fireproof safes actually last in a real fire?

UL ratings are tested at 1700°F for the rated duration. Real residential fires peak at 1100-1400°F and burn 20-45 min in the room of origin. So a UL 350-1 has substantial margin over a typical residential fire.

Is a “fireproof” safe really fireproof?

No safe is “fireproof” forever. The accurate term is “fire-resistant” with a stated rating. Anything sold as “fireproof” without a UL rating attached is marketing.

What should I NOT store in a fireproof safe?

Cash and jewelry (most fire safes aren’t burglary-rated). Loaded firearms (use a gun safe). Wet items (these safes use moisture in insulation; don’t store mildew-prone items). Pre-1990 cellulose nitrate film (self-igniting; needs a Class 125 media safe).

What should I store in a fireproof safe?

Birth certificates, SSCs, marriage certificates, passports, deeds, wills, trusts, insurance policies, tax returns (last 7 years), family photos, photo albums, external hard drives with backups, last-effects letters.

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