Fireproof Safes & Data Storage FAQs
What can I store in a fire safe?
There are three main categories of items that can be stored in a fireproof safe:
- Paper (e.g. passports, certificates, insurance policies, deeds and cash)
- Digital media (e.g. USB / memory sticks, DVDs, CDs, digital cameras, iPods, MP3 players and external hard drives)
- Data / magnetic media (e.g. computer back-up tapes, floppy disks, traditional internal hard drives and video / audio tapes)
It is important to choose the correct specification of safe, according to the type of item(s) you wish to protect. See our
fireproof safes guide for more information.
NB: If you require a fire proof safe to store your valuables as well as your paper documents, digital and magnetic records, please see our range of
Fire and Security Safes.
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Reviewed: 01/02/2023 (doc:541 V1.0). Our articles are reviewed regularly. However, any changes made to standards or legislation following the review date will not have been considered. Please note that we provide abridged, easy-to-understand guidance. To make detailed decisions about your fire safety provisions, you might require further advice or need to consult the full standards and legislation.
