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Decades ago, many, but not all, fireproof safes incorporated asbestos in their construction. However, modern fireproof safes do not have asbestos in them. It is not legal in the United States to make fireproof safes containing asbestos.
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Was asbestos used in fire proof safes?
Yes, asbestos was used in some fire proof safes. There are other ways of making fire proof safes so it was not used in all of them. Fireproof safes have not been made using asbestos for decades, so if you buy a new safe, there is no need to worry.
Where can I buy a home safes fireproof system?
Fireproof home safes can be bought online at several websites. Walmart.com, Amazon.com, and valuesafes.com are three websites which carry fireproof home safes.
How can I replace my fireproof safe?
First Alert sells custom made fireproof safes. Sentrysafeshop also sells custom made fireproof safes. You can also check with your local fire department on ideas of other places that sells fireproof safes.
Are all liberty safes fireproof?
"Yes, Liberty safes are fireproof. They make a variety of different safes, and each one is fireproof, but the duration for fire safety varies. They have safes that are guaranteed for a 30 minute fire and they range up to a 2 and 1/2 hour fire safety."
What material makes a safe fireproof?
It is not necessarily the material that makes a fireproof safe fireproof. Today's fireproof safes are made from steel alloys and synthetic compounds. Older fireproof safes were even made from clay and mineral coatings that were found to be of a higher heat resistance. What really makes a fireproof safe is more in the way that it is made and less of what it is made out of. Science has found and made fireproof compounds but these are extremely to expensive to put into everyday safes.
How do fireproof safes work?
Fire safes are made from inert materials, meaning that they do not 'react' with flame, essentially making it fireproof. Any form of insulation is also used to protect the contents within.
Where can I order inexpensive fireproof safes?
There are a few places you can order inexpensive fireproof safes. You could try Amazon, Overstock, Sam's Club, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or Office Depot.
Can you tell me the best website to find fire proof data safe?
Here's a good vendor online: http://www.safetyfile.com/catalog/fireproof-safes-for-data They're basically fireproof safes that need a digital password to open them.
Do home fireproof safes work?
Yes. Because homes typically contain distinct flammable products and will burn for a limited duration, "fireproof" safes are designed to keep the interior temperature lower than the ignition temperature for paper. You can purchase varying levels of protection, but only the highest-rated will provide maximum protection in the event that a house burns to the ground.
What does Liberty Safe Specialize in?
Liberty Safe specializes in all kinds of safes and vaults, including gun safes and fireproof safes. They sell large vaults for banks as well as smaller home safes. They also provide accessories for those safes and vaults.
What are some of the features of a biometric safe?
Biometric safes are safes that require fingerprint scans for access. Biometric safes also include features from traditional safes such as key locks and combinations. Some biometric safes can be programmed for multiple users, are fireproof, and include battery backups.
Do safes made in 1987 contain asbestos specificly a Mosler safe model number CL5 2DRW?
They may. If you can't ask the manufacturer, you may have to pay to have them tested.
