Protect your business with
fireproof files
What would happen to your business if you had a fire and
all of your files were destroyed? This could have a devastating
impact on your business. Fireproof file cabinets are a very
cost-effective insurance, protecting you against such a
potentially terrible loss.
When you are buying fireproof
file cabinets, there are a few things that you should look
for to make sure they are not going to fail you when you
need them the most. The first thing to look at is the UL
rating for the safe. The UL rating is done by Underwriters
Laboratories, a not-for-profit independent testing organization.
UL ratings are done by temperature and time. For example,
a file cabinet with a 1 hour UL 350 rating will last at
least one hour in a fire. During that time, the temperature
inside the file cabinet will not exceed 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Since paper will burn at around 400 degrees Fahrenheit,
you will want to make sure that the rating is at least UL
350. A 2 hour rated safe will last at least 2 hours in a
fire. 2 hour safes are tested at 1850 degrees Fahrenheit
to ensure that they will provide strong protection in a
blazing building.
You will want to think about what level of protection
you want for your files, but a UL 350 one hour safe should
be the minimum you consider. A 2 hour safe will obviously
give you greater protection.
You will also want to make sure that whatever product
you buy has been tested with various other tests. A quality
fireproof cabinet should be tested with a 2,000 degree
explosion test, a 1,550 degree fire abuse test, and a
30 foot drop test. This way, you can be sure that your
files will be safe if your file cabinets are in a building
that collapses during a fire. You will also be protected
if someone tries to break into them.
You may also want to look at the quality of the file
cabinet's security. Since your files are also vulnerable
to theft, you want to be sure that they have highly secure
locks.
There are quality file cabinets out there with all of
these specifications. I would recommend finding a well
respected name in the industry. You can search around
to find them.
Be sure that you don't shortchange yourself by investing
in cheap fireproof file cabinets - it's just not worth
it. You can find a quality product that won't break your
budget, and it's a great insurance to protect your business
from a fire or other natural disaster.
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