The Prescribed Specifications or Features of High Security Safes

You may have heard about high security safes several times but the idea of what it really is may not be that clear to you. The phrase is quite broad so it’s not surprising to have some confusion. However, in the locksmith and security industries, these safes need to possess certain features to be referred to as such.

Definition

A high security type of safe is one that is designed to be very difficult to open without permission or sans the proper method. It is a secure lockable box, coffer, or strongbox mainly created to be resistant to burglar attacks. For the most part, “high security” here refers to being greatly secure from unwarranted or forcible access. This means more emphasis on the “TL” or tool resistance rating of a safe.

The added advantages of fire resistance definitely make safes more secure but they are not as essential as the burglary-preventing attribute. Generally, the category “high security” is assigned to safes starting from Class TL 15 and higher. This means that a safe should have a minimum of 15 minutes resistance from abuse involving the use of mechanical and electrical tools like picking tools, hand tools, grinders, carbide drills, pressure-inducing gadgetry, and other devices used to defeat locks or destroy the walls of a safe.

Specifications

Highly secure safes need to be burglar resistant. This is what the minimum rating of TL 15 is all about. TL refers to tool resistance of the property of being able to withstand forcible opening using mechanical and electrical tools. The “15” part of the rating indicates the minimum amount of time (in minutes) the safe should remain secure while being subjected to abuse.

Safes, to provide a high level of security, should also come with a dependable lock. It could be a high security key lock, and electronic locking mechanism, or a combination dial locking system. The locks used should bear some certification or rating. Usually, locks are already included in the assessment in assigning TL ratings. If you are thinking of buying high security safes, you have to be mindful of the condition of the item you are considering to get, especially when purchasing used or pre-owned units. Be mindful of the TL ratings and make sure that these ratings or certifications are credible.