Fire, Water And Security Testing

Underwriters Laboratories Fire Testing

In independent Underwriters Laboratory tests, Sentry® Fire-Safe® products are subjected to fire for 1/2, 1 or 2 hours. For a product to earn a UL classification, the documents stored inside must remain completely undamaged.

UL 1/2-Hour Fire Endurance Test
Sentry® Fire-Safe® product is subjected to temperatures of 1550° F (843° C) for 1/2 hour. The interior remains below 350° F (177° C) to protect documents.

UL 1/2-Hour Class 125 Test
More stringent standards are applied to data storage products for electronic and digital media. The Sentry® Fire-Safe® Data Storage Chest and File are subjected to temperatures of 1550° F (843° C) for 1/2 hour. For the product to qualify for a Class 125 rating, the interior must remain below 125° C (52° C) and below 80% humidity.

UL 1-Hour Fire Endurance Test
Product is subjected to temperatures of 1700° F (927° C) for 1 hour. The interior remains below 350° F (177° C) to protect documents.

UL 2-Hour Fire Endurance Test
Product is subjected to temperatures of 1850° F (1010° C) for 2 hours. The interior remains below 350° F (177° C) to protect documents.

UL Explosion Hazard Test
All UL Classified Sentry® Fire-Safe® products pass a UL Explosion Hazard Test in which the product is subjected to a flash fire of 2000° F (1093° C) for 20 minutes, and the unit does not explode or rupture.

UL Fire-Impact Test
Many traditional safe models which are Sentry® Fire-Safe® branded products also pass a UL Classified Fire-Impact Test. After being heated to 1550° F (843° C), the product is dropped 30 feet onto rubble. It is then cooled, inverted and reheated to 1550° F (843° C) for 1/2 hour. To pass, the safe must remain intact and locked, with an interior temperature below 350° F (177° C).

ETL Semko Fire Testing
Sentry® Fire-Safe® products with an ETL rating have been tested by the independent testing firm ETL Semko and are verified to be in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications for fire endurance.

ETL 1/2-Hour Fire Endurance Test
Sentry® Fire-Safe® products are subjected to temperatures of 1400° F (760° C) for 1/2 hour. The interior remains below 350° F (177° C).

ETL Explosion Hazard Test
Sentry® Fire-Safe® Gun Safes are certified to have passed an ETL Explosion Hazard Test in which the product is subjected to a flash fire of 1400° F (760° C) for 10 minutes, and the unit does not explode or rupture.

Fire Testing – ETL Digital Media

Waterproof Testing

ETL Waterproof Verification
Sentry® Fire-Safe® Waterproof Chest and File products have been tested by the independent testing firm ETL Semko and verified to be in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications for waterproof submersion.

Products were completely submersed, with up to 2 inches of water above the uppermost surface, for one hour. The amount of water entering the unit was no more than 0.5 grams (8 drops).

Water Resistance Testing
Sentry® Fire-Safe® Advanced Business and Home/Office Safes and the Model S0491 and S0891 Fire-Safe® Personal Safes are water-resistant to protect contents from water damage.

The Sentry Group Quality Department has subjected our water-resistant safes to the following conditions:

• tested for 15 minutes with up to 1,000 gallons of water spray
• tested for 1 hour standing in 6 inches of water

Waterproof Floor Safe
The Sentry® Model 7250 Floor Safe is waterproof when installed according to the waterproof instructions and the waterproof lid is secure.

Security Testing

UL Residential Security Rating (TQDE):
A safe which has a Group 2 lock must resist an attack test conducted by a professional locksmith with knowledge of the workings of the safe using such tools as chisels, pry bars, and variable speed drills for 5 minutes.

UL Group 2 Lock
Locks with this rating must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a minimum of 1 million different combinations available
2. Have a re-locker security function (after punching lock with tools, safe will remain closed)
3. Successfully work after being exposed to:

·         Salt Spray (corrosion) 
  Aging Stress 
  Moisture Absorption  
  Vibration

UL Type 1 Electronic Lock
The UL Type 1 classification covers locks that are highly resistant to expert or professional manipulation or surreptitious attacks.

Locks with this rating must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a minimum of 1 million different combinations available
2. Have a re-locker security function (after punching lock with tools, safe will remain closed)
3. Successfully work after being exposed to:

·         Salt Spray (corrosion) 
  Aging Stress 
  Moisture Absorption 
  Vibration

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