How to choose the right safe for your business

Anti-theft protection for cash, valuables and important documents

Burglary-rated safes are designed to provide greater protection for high value property and sensitive documents. The most important standards for a safe’s anti-burglary protection are EN 1143-1 and EN 14450. EN 14450 is a test for security cabinets while EN 1143-1 is a more stringent test for safes and deposit safes. There are two security levels of EN 14450 (S1 and S2) and 7 grades of EN 1143-1 (0-VI): the higher the grade, the better the burglary protection. The resistance grade and security level of a safe are both important factors when it comes to the insurance category of the safe’s contents. Business and retail premises storing high-value items are generally required by their insurance company to meet specific security requirements.

To help you decide which safe is suitable for your needs, we have included an approximate cash rating for each classification. The more secure the safe, the higher the cash rating. The valuables rating is always 10 times the cash rating, as cash is easier to steal (for example, a cash rating of £1,000 will mean a valuables rating of £10,000). You should always verify the cash rating with your insurer first.

European Standard	Approximate cash rating
EN-14450 S1	€2,000 cash rating
EN-14450 S2	€4,000 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 0	€6,000 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 1	€10,000 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 2	€17,500 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 3	€35,000 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 4	€60,000 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 5	€100,000 cash rating
EN-1143-1 Grade 6	€150,000 cash rating