PHYSICAL SECURITY

SAFES AND VAULTS

SAFES designated in 2 categories to describe their

measure of protection:- fire resistive- burglary and robbery resistive

there is no law or code mandating the rating of safes

one method of rating safes in the area of fire protection is done through:

- safe manufacturers national association

- Underwriter’s Laboratories

Class “A” or “350-Hour” fire resistant safe provides the maximum fire protection

Class “C” (350-I) is the most popular and commonly safe

Fire resistive safes give very little protection

Once exposed to a fire, a fire resistive safe does not have the degree of protection

Burglary and robbery resistive mercantile safes are classified by SMNA specifications

The design features of a burglary – resistive safe as a general rule require the door be made of steel and at least 2 ½ inches thick

SOME OF THE SAFECRACKING METHODS USED:

DrillingBurringPeelingRippingX – Ray

ExplosivesPower Tools

Manipulations

No safe is impenetrable

Any safe that weigh less than 750 pounds should be anchored to building structure

VAULTS defined as enlarged safes usually made of high quality reinforced

concrete usually located at or below ground level doors of a vault are normally 6 inches thick walls, ceiling and floor as a rule should be

twice as thick as the door but never less than 12 inches

Vaults should be supported by alarm systems of the following types:

CapacitanceVibration

Ratings for vaults are established by the insurance services office

BY:RONALD JOHN C.

MATALABS CRIMINOLOGY 221