Lockbox Vault Filing Cabinet

For paper document protection, look for a UL Class 350 rating, which certifies that the cabinet's internal temperature stays below 350°F (about 177°C) for the rated duration—typically one or two hours during a sustained fire. Since paper chars at approximately 451°F, this rating provides a meaningful safety margin for legal deeds and financial records.

No, a UL Class 350 cabinet is rated for paper only—digital media such as hard drives, USBs, and CDs degrade at temperatures far below 350°F. To safeguard electronic records, you need a cabinet with a UL Class 125 rating, which maintains internal temperatures below 125°F, or a dedicated media safe.

Forced-entry rated cabinets are tested against sustained attacks with tools like pry bars, drills, and cutting equipment for a specified duration, and feature reinforced steel walls and multi-bolt locking systems. Standard locking cabinets deter casual access but can typically be breached with common hand tools in minutes.

Yes, these cabinets are commonly used for physical HIPAA and sensitive HR file storage because they combine access control with fire protection for records containing protected health information. However, compliance also requires documenting who holds keys or combinations and maintaining an access log for audits.