"Fireproofing" is a misleading term used by security manufacturers. Unknown to many, fireproof cabinets are actually "fire resistant", which means that the cabinet will protect its contents for a certain period of time (determined by the manufacturer), and based on the temperature of the fire. Unfortunately, no one can make a cabinet that is completely impervious to fire. Today, manufacturers in the security industry prefer to use the term "fire resistant" to describe file cabinets and safes that can withstand fire damage.
Fireproof cabinets are designed to protect your paper files and precious documents from a costly blaze. These cabinets are made to safeguard your invaluable documents for up to one hour or even two hours in severe heat (1700-degrees Fahrenheit on average). A fireproof file cabinet will organize your paperwork in the same manner that a typical filing cabinet does, they have the same locking mechanisms and can accommodate lateral, vertical and media-type files.
Business owners who are concerned about their backup disks can purchase a media insert for their fireproof file cabinets. A media insert will fit right inside a drawer in your cabinet, and can be locked separately for added protection. This media insert will keep any backup disks or media separate from the rest of your paper documents for added protection in case of a fire. In addition, the media insert can be removed for transportation and stored to protect your disks at a new location.
