Why buy a safe at all?

Under the mattress, in the storage room or between your socks – burglars know every hiding place, no matter how original. And an alarm system? It alerts you, but it doesn't prevent anything.

Do you keep

• valuables,
• cash,
• jewellery,
• important documents or
• sensitive data

at home or at work? Then a safe is definitely worth investing in. This increases security and often provides additional insurance cover in the event of a burglary.

A safe not only protects items of high material value:

• mementos,
• family heirlooms or
• personal letters

can also find a safe haven in one of our security cabinets. Protect items that would be painful to lose due to their emotional value.

We also offer special safes for the legally required storage of:

• Weapons and
• Narcotics

This allows you to fulfil your responsibility for secure storage and enjoy peace of mind.

What differences you should look out for when buying a safe

Depending on the valuables you want to protect, different sizes and security levels are suitable, which also affects the price of a safe. At BURG WÄCHTER, your investment for entry-level safe security is between £200 and £300.

A model for commercial use with a higher resistance grade or additional fire protection is available from around £1,700.

You can recognise a high-quality safe by the following features:

• Certification according to EN 14450
• (usually for private households) or EN 1143-1 (commercial)
• High-quality material: robust safe doors and walls made of
• steel, in many cases fireproof
• Modern locking systems,
• mechanical or with electronic code lock and fingerprint
• Option for permanent
• anchoring in wall and/or floor
• Test seals and awards for
• tested quality

Our tip: Don't cut corners. Without certifications and an adequate security level, a thief can break into the safe more easily. And the safe offers no protection against theft or fire. Important to know: This is why insurance companies often only recognise certified safes.

You should be aware of these security levels before you buy your safe

Safes have security levels, including those in accordance with standards EN 14450 and EN 1143-1, which classify burglary protection:

• EN 14450: suitable for private use, with security levels S1 and S2, sufficient for valuables and documents in the home
• EN 1143-1: for higher protection and commercial use, with resistance grades N (0) to V (5)

Only very few models are still classified according to an outdated German standard, VDMA 24992, with security levels A and B.

Did you know? The police recommend a safe with resistance grade N (0) in accordance with EN 1143-1 even for domestic use. And as a general rule, always check for the test sticker and certification in accordance with EU standards.

The most important certificates for buying a safe

Very important: only buy certified safes! Every safe from BURG-WÄCHTER is certified. We transparently state the maximum insured value of your valuables stored in the safe. This is because an important factor when buying a safe is the appropriate resistance grade. As a general rule, the higher the level, the more resistant the model is to break-in attempts and the greater the possible insurance cover. The insurable sum is directly related to the security level.

Tip: Do not choose a resistance level that is too low. This will ensure that higher values are also insured in the future. In addition, you should check with your household insurance company for the exact conditions before purchasing a safe.

Legal requirements when purchasing a safe

Do you want to store medicines, pharmaceuticals or weapons securely? The law stipulates the requirements that a security cabinet must meet:

• Weapon storage: The law requires a weapon cabinet to have at least resistance grade N (0) or I in accordance with EN 1143-1 (Weapons Act § 36). From resistance grade 0 onwards, you may store weapons and ammunition together in one cabinet.
• Storage of narcotics: Medical practices and nursing homes require a safe with at least resistance grade N (0). Public pharmacies must comply with a higher security level with resistance grade I.
  

But that's not all. Anchoring the safe provides additional protection against theft of the entire cabinet and its contents. The rule here is: if the safe weighs less than 1,000 kg, it must be firmly anchored. This ensures that certification and insurance cover are maintained.

Buy safes online at BURG-WÄCHTER: your experienced partner

As a renowned German manufacturer of safes, we not only offer you a wide range of products, but also decades of experience and high quality.

You will find the right cabinet for each of your valuables: over 25 models, from compact and discreet to large enough for long guns.

Is steel grey too boring for you? Have selected models painted in your individual colour choice. And, on request, you can obtain high-quality interior fittings as accessories so that watches and jewellery are stored gently and securely.

Protect your valuables with a safe from BURG-WÄCHTER. Order directly from one of our partners – so that you can leave your flat, house or office with peace of mind in future.