Example 05
Sentry-style fire-resistant document chest
A light chest for paper, not a bolted household safe. Use it when the job is heat and a simple key, not a tested attack rating.
| Example model | Sentry 1200 fire-resistant chest |
|---|---|
| Typical fire claim | Around 30 minutes for paper on the compact chest |
| Lock | Key, two keys supplied on most listings |
| Size | About H 155 × W 362 × D 284 mm · A5 papers laid flat |
| Fixing | Usually none — it is a portable box |
How it behaves in a house
Keep original certificates and passports in it if fire is your main concern. Do not treat it as a substitute for a bolted S2 cabinet. Anyone who can pick the chest up can take it with them.
Internal corners are often rounded, so ring-binders do not sit well. Loose papers and slim booklets do. Some larger Sentry chests add a water claim as well; that is a different product, listed separately on the same retailer.
Safe.co.uk is the single retailer used on this guide. This site does not take payment.