Classification of safes and safes
You want to store money, important documents and valuables with a high financial or emotional (and therefore irreplaceable) value safely, protected against theft. A high-quality European certified burglar-resistant cabinet or safe offers you the required protection and therefore the desired security. Good burglar-resistant safes and cabinets are tested according to European standards such as EN 14450 and EN 1143-1. During testing, one or more openings are made by testers who have relevant knowledge, skills and burglary tools.
European standards
EN 14450 – Home safes – Security level 1 to 2
EN 1143-1 – Safes, safe doors and safe walls – Grade 0 to XIII
EN 1143-2 – Deposit drawer safes – Grade 0 to IV
| Standardization | Cash | Valuables |
|---|---|---|
| EN 14450 Security level 1 | € 2.500, - | € 5.000, - |
| EN 14450 Security level 2 | € 5.000, - | € 9.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 0 | € 7.000, - | € 14.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 1 | € 10.000, - | € 20.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 2 | € 25.000, - | € 50.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 3 | € 45.000, - | € 90.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 4 | € 75.000, - | € 150.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 5 | € 125.000, - | € 250.000, - |
| EN 1143-1 Grade 6 | € 250.000, - | € 500.000, - |
Grade 7 or higher always in consultation with an insurer.
Safes with a European standard can be recognized by the metal plate on the inside of the door. This states which standard and resistance class the safe complies with. Always ask your insurer which standard and class your safe must meet.
Coverage Indicator
Insurers link an amount of cash value to the various resistance classes as an indication of the cover. This is based on the storage of cash in a burglar-resistant safe which is located in uninhabited, unguarded and unsecured buildings within built-up areas. Depending on the security measures taken, insurers can deviate from the cover indication. Many insurers only provide a cover indication or value storage indication.
Write-down SAFE 1 to 4 as of January 1, 2016
As of January 1, 2016, the SAFE 1,2,3 and 4 designation will no longer be recognized! This designation was created at the time as a bridge to the current European standard EN 14 450.
NCP standard
The NCP, in collaboration with the VGW, has set up a system to be able to compare the home safes in a fair way. This NCP classification has classes SAFE 1 to SAFE 4. The current EN 14450 standard replaces this way of classification. The Working Group Inscaling Safes has been out of action for a long time now. The last edition of the booklet Coverage Indications for safes & safe doors dates back to June 2001. Many products that have received a SAFE indication after this date are questionable because the manufacturer has done this themselves.
