UL Test Standards for Fire and Security

Sentry® products undergo rigorous testing to insure that they can stand up to fire, water and security challenges. Our products are tested by Underwriters Laboratories to meet independent standards for fire endurance and security, and by ETL Semko to ensure that they are in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications for fire endurance and water resistance.

UL – Fire Testing

About Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Testing In independent Underwriters Laboratory tests, Sentry®Safe 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®Safe Fire-Safe® products are 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

Sentry®Safe Fire-Safe® products are subjected to temperatures of 1550° F (843° C) for 1/2 hour. The Sentry®Safe Fire-Safe® Data Storage Chests and Files 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. Product is subjected to a flash fire of 2000° F (1093° C) for 20 minutes and does not explode or rupture.

UL Explosion Hazard Test

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

UL Fire-Impact Test

Many traditional safe models which are Sentry®Safe 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). To learn more about UL Testing Standards, visit www.ul.com

ETL – Fire Testing

About ETL Semko Fire Testing Sentry®Safe Fire-Safe® products with an ETL rating have been tested by the independent testing firm ETL Semko. They are verified to be in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications for fire endurance. Depending on the model, SentrySafe products may carry the following ETL ratings ETL verified 15 ft. Drop Test ETL verified 1-hour fire protection for CDs, DVDs, USB Drives and Memory Sticks up to 1550° F ETL Verified 1-hour fire protection for CDs, DVDs, USB Drives and Memory Sticks up to 1700° F ETL verified for 2-hour fire protection of CDs, DVDs, USB Drives and Memory Sticks up to 1850° F ETL verified to manufacturer's fire protection specifications. Up t 1200 degrees F for 30 minutes, interior temperature remain below 350 degrees. ETL verified to manufacturer's fire protection specifications. Up t 1400 degrees F for 30 minutes, interior temperature remain below 350 degrees.

UL Residential Security Rating (TQDE):

A safe which has a Group 2 lock must resist an attack test conducted by a professional locksmith. The locksmith must have 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: Have a minimum of 1 million different combinations available. Have a re-locker security function (after punching lock with tools, safe will remain closed). 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: Have a minimum of 1 million different combinations available. Have a re-locker security function (after punching lock with tools, safe will remain closed). Successfully work after being exposed to: Salt Spray (corrosion) Aging Stress Moisture Absorption Vibration.