Certified safes
Arcas Gruber certified safes provide independently tested burglary resistance under recognised standards, with documented classifications for insurance compliance and professional specification, plus optional dual protection for fire when required.
Certified Safes Tested Under Recognised European Standards
Arcas Gruber certified safes are designed for users who require documented, independently tested resistance levels for burglary protection and, where applicable, additional fire protection. Certification matters when you need measurable performance for insurance compliance, professional environments, regulated operations or higher-risk residential protection.
A certified safe is not defined by marketing claims. It is defined by tested performance under a recognised standard, a documented classification, and a product identification plate that corresponds to the test scope. When your risk profile or insurer requires a proven resistance level, certified solutions provide clarity for specification and accountability.
What “Certified” Means in Practical Terms
Independent testing and classification
Certification typically involves independent testing in controlled conditions using defined tool sets and attack methods. The result is a verified classification that helps you select a safe according to exposure level, internal policies and insurance requirements.
Documentation and traceability
Certified safes are supplied with documentation that supports professional procurement and compliance workflows. This is especially relevant for businesses, institutions and environments where audits or insurer validation can occur.
Burglary Resistance and Optional Dual Protection
Burglary resistance under UNE EN 1143-1
Many certified safes are tested under UNE EN 1143-1, which classifies burglary resistance based on defined attack testing. The appropriate class should be selected based on the value being protected, the operating environment and insurer requirements.
Fire resistance as an additional certification domain
Fire protection is tested separately from burglary resistance. If you require both, the safe should be specified as a dual-protection solution, combining burglary certification with a relevant fire resistance standard depending on the stored items (documents vs. sensitive media).
Anchoring, Installation and Compliance
Installation quality is a core part of real-world security. In many scenarios, correct anchoring is required to reduce removal risk and to align with insurance expectations. Certified safes should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the building substrate, with anchoring planned as part of the project specification.
Who Typically Specifies Certified Safes
- Businesses handling cash or high-value inventory with insurer requirements.
- Professional offices storing confidential documentation and regulated records.
- Healthcare and controlled environments requiring defined access control.
- Logistics and operational sites needing protected storage with documented performance.
- Residential users with higher exposure profiles or insurance-driven specification.
How to Choose the Right Certified Safe
- Define what you are protecting: cash, documents, valuables or sensitive media.
- Confirm whether certification is required by insurance or internal policy.
- Select the appropriate classification under UNE EN 1143-1 when applicable.
- Decide whether fire resistance is required and specify the correct fire domain (documents vs. media).
- Plan installation and anchoring to match the building substrate and reduce removal risk.
- Select the locking configuration based on access policy (key, mechanical combination, electronic or combined systems).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a certified and a non-certified safe?
A certified safe has documented performance verified through independent testing under a recognised standard and a corresponding classification. A non-certified safe may provide practical security, but it does not provide the same level of verified resistance or traceable documentation.
Do certified safes always include fire protection?
No. Fire resistance is tested separately. If fire exposure is part of your risk profile, you should specify a model with a recognised fire resistance classification in addition to burglary certification.
Does certification remove the need for correct installation?
No. Installation is critical. Anchoring and correct placement strongly affect real-world outcomes and may also be required to align with insurer conditions.
Can I change locks on a certified safe?
Lock changes should only be performed using compatible certified locking components and approved procedures so the overall specification remains aligned with the safe’s documented configuration.
How do I decide the right level of protection?
Start with the value and criticality of what you store, your exposure level, and insurer requirements. If you need guidance across installation formats, compare wall, floor and fire protection categories as part of the selection process.
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