Safes that are UL classified must be anchored to the floor or weigh at least how much?

Safes that are classified according to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards must meet specific criteria regarding their weight or anchoring to ensure they provide adequate protection against theft. The UL classification system is designed to assess the security and fire resistance of safes. When a safe weighs at least 750 lbs, it is established that the weight alone contributes significantly to its stability and resistance to being relocated or breached.

Safes weighing this amount can generally withstand a considerable amount of force, making it difficult for intruders to remove them from a location without attracting attention. Additionally, these heavy safes are less likely to tip over, providing an extra layer of security. If a safe is not sufficiently heavy, proper anchoring to the floor is necessary to prevent theft.

Therefore, the requirement for safes to be either anchored or have a minimum weight of 750 lbs is an important consideration in the evaluation of the safe’s effectiveness in deterring potential theft, thereby ensuring the asset's security.