What is a “good” fire rating? This is a very broad question and to answer it we factor in multiple things. When we are presented with this question, we must dig a little deeper to find out what rating is best for that specific customer. Below are a few questions to consider:
- How far is the first Fire Department from your home?
- How far is the second Fire Department from your home?
- Are you putting Jewelry or a Precious Metal Collection inside of your safe?
If you have two Fire Departments within 15 minutes of your home and you do not have precious metals or jewelry inside your safe, an entry level 30-45 minutes should suffice.
On the other hand, if you are putting precious metals inside of your safe, and two fire departments are not within 15 minutes of your home, we would recommend at minimum a 60-minute fire rated safe.