Fire Proof versus Fire Resistant

Due to the limitations of today's materials, all safe products are susceptible to heat and fire damage when exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time. Thus, no safe product manufactured today is considered "fire proof."

Certain materials can provide resistance to high temperatures for limited periods of time. Safes properly constructed with these materials can be classified as "fire resistant." Depending upon the materials used and the methods of construction, safes can provide varying degrees of fire resistance.