Fireproof home safes are quite useful as they help to protect important belongings and other documents in the event of a fire. If you prefer to keep important files and documents at home, it would be advisable to purchase a quality fireproof home safe. Usually most of the safes are fire resistant and not really totally fireproof. The resistance of a fire safe is usually rated by Underwriters Laboratories. They usually rate these safes on the duration that they can withstand and protect paper at high temperatures.

There are many different types of fire resistant safes. Fire resistant class C safes usually protect paper for a period of one hour at a temperature of 1,700 degrees. Similarly class B protects paper for a period of two hours at a temperature of 1,850 degrees, whereas class A protects paper for about four hours at a temperature of 2,000 degrees.

Small fireproof safes can hold up to few hundred square cubic inches and also weigh less than 20 pounds. Although there are various varieties of fire safe, it is always advisable to spend more and purchase a quality fire safe. Remember, you are investing in a safe to protect your important belongings, documents and files. Hence, it important to purchase an appropriate fire safe without compromising on quality.