Safes: What are the European Norms for Burglary Safe Ratings?
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The EU norms for burglary-resistance safe ratings are values given by independent institutions recognized throughout Europe. Intensive tests are carried out to determine how long the safe can withstand burglary attempts.
The burglary grade can play a role in the insurance category of the stored valuables.
Burglary Standard EN 14450
This standard tests the security level of safe cabinets used in the private sector.
GRADE S1: Lowest certification class. Mainly for private use.
GRADE S2: Stronger than S1. Often required by insurance companies for home security.
According to EN 14450, the safe cabinets have to be anchored to guarantee safety. This can be done on the ground (bottom of the safe) or on a wall; combined anchoring to floor and wall is permitted as well.
Burglary Standard EN 1143-1
This standard determines the burglary resistance of a safe, ATM or strongbox. The grade is measured according to the type of tools used and the time it takes to break in and gain complete or partial access. The resistance grades reach from 0 to XII. The most common ones are:
GRADE 0: protects your safe for 30 minutes.
GRADE 1: protects your safe for 30 to 50 minutes.
GRADE 2: protects your safe for 50 to 80 minutes.
GRADE 3: protects your safe for 80 to 120 minutes.
GRADE 4: protects your safe for 120 to 180 minutes.
GRADE 5: protects your safe for 180 to 270 minutes.
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