🔥 Fireproof Safes NZ
Fire-rated safes that protect your documents, cash and valuables when it matters most. Tested fire protection from Wertheim, CMI and Chubbsafes — with expert advice on the right rating for your insurance and your risk.
Choosing a fireproof safe in New Zealand
A house fire can exceed 800°C in minutes — hot enough to destroy passports, property deeds, insurance policies, cash and family photos long before the fire service arrives. A genuine fire-rated safe is independently tested to keep its contents below charring temperature for a defined period, typically 30 or 60 minutes.
Not all “fire resistant” safes are equal. Cheap imported boxes often quote untested claims, while certified models from Chubbsafes, Wertheim and CMI are tested to recognised international standards. Many of our fire-rated models also carry certified burglary grades (EN 14450 and EN 1143-1), so a single safe can satisfy both your fire risk and your insurer’s security requirements.
Every fireproof safe we sell includes professional delivery, and bolt-down installation is available across Auckland. Not sure what rating you need? Visit our Mt Roskill showroom or call 09 620 6049 for straightforward advice.
Fire ratings explained
A genuine fire rating names a test standard and a time. These are the ones you will see most often on the safes we sell:
- EN 15659 (LFS 30P / LFS 60P): European “light fire storage” test. Paper protected for 30 or 60 minutes. Common on home and office safes.
- EN 1047-1 (S 60 P / S 120 P): a tougher European test that adds a drop test and a sudden heat shock. Used for document cabinets and higher-end safes.
- NT-Fire 017 (60P / 90P / 120P): the Nordic fire test, widely used by European safe makers. The number is minutes of paper protection.
- UL 72 Class 350: the US test for paper, typically rated for 1 or 2 hours.
The “P” means paper. Ratings ending in “D” or “DIS” are for data media, which needs much lower internal temperatures. If a safe quotes a fire time but no standard, treat the claim with caution.
Which rating do you need, and where should it go?
For most homes, 30 to 60 minutes is enough. Residential fires are usually reached by Fire and Emergency within that window. Choose 60 minutes or more for rural properties, larger homes, or businesses where a fire may burn longer before it is put out.
Ground floor is best. A safe on an upper floor can fall through a burning floor, so fire-rated safes do best on a concrete slab, bolted down. Bolting down also stops a burglar carrying the safe away. We install across Auckland.
Need burglary protection as well? Pick a safe with both a fire rating and a burglary grade. Our home safes and commercial safes list both on each product page.
9 Fire-Rated Safes Available
Wertheim ZS01
Model: ZS01
Compact and secure home safe perfect for protecting valuables, documents, and jewellery. The Wertheim ZS Series are tested and certified to EN14450 with 30 mins fire resistance for paper documents
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Wertheim ZS02
Model: ZS02
Compact and secure home safe perfect for protecting valuables, documents, and jewellery. The Wertheim ZS Series are tested and certified to EN14450 with 30 mins fire resistance for paper documents
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Wertheim ZS03
Model: ZS03
Compact and secure home safe perfect for protecting valuables, documents, and jewellery. The Wertheim ZS Series are tested and certified to EN14450 with 30 mins fire resistance for paper documents
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CMI Homeguard
Model: HG
CMI Homeguard Safes are ideal for moderate Security in the home or business when properly secured to the floor
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Chubbsafes Senator M1
Model: M1
Secure your peace of mind with the Chubbsafes Senator M1, the ultimate compact security solution engineered for premium residential use and small business offices. As the most compact model in the prestigious Senator range, the M1 model balances high-tier protection with a space-saving footprint, making it ideal for discreet installation inside wardrobes, under desks, or within fitted cupboards. The Senator M1 provides certified fire resistance for up to 30 minutes for paper documents.
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Chubbsafes Duoguard 40
Model: Duoguard 40
The Chubbsafes DuoGuard 40 is a compact, high-security dual-protection safe built for offices and retail spaces. It features ECB•S certified EN 1143-1 Grade I burglary resistance, a 1-hour (60-minute) fire rating (EN 1047-1 S 60 P) for paper documents, and an advanced torch-resistant composite Dualite barrier material that lowers overall weight
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CMI Premier PRB
Model: PRB
The CMI Premier PRB safes are suitable for commercial and residential environments CMI recommended cash rating in unsupported(no alarms) situation is $250,000 Paint scratches consistent with minor wear and tear
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Chubb Australia Mark 2 Pacific Safe
Model: Mark 2 Pacific 237
The Mark II Pacific safe has been rigorously tested against an extensive range of attack weapons including, oxygen cutting, power tools, pneumatic & hydraulic tools, drills & explosives.
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CMI Commander CR2
Model: CR2
Special Price for last model in stock $8,625 incl gst RRP $10,925 incl gst The CMI Commander Safes are designed for high risk corporate, financial and high value residential use. They are built to resist drills, grinders, explosives and oxy-acetylene torches. Manufactured by CMI with over 50 years of industry experience.
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Fireproof safe FAQs
What does a fire rating like "30 minutes" or "1 hour" actually mean?
A fire rating is the length of time a safe has been tested to keep its internal temperature below the point where paper chars (around 177°C) while exposed to furnace temperatures similar to a house fire. A 30-minute rated safe protects documents through a typical residential fire; 60-minute and longer ratings suit larger buildings or higher-risk locations where a fire may burn longer before being extinguished.
Will a fireproof safe also protect USB drives, hard drives and photos?
Not automatically. Digital media and photographic film are damaged at much lower temperatures (around 52–65°C) than paper. Standard document-rated safes are tested for paper protection. If you need to protect digital media, talk to us about media-rated options or using a fire-rated data insert inside a document safe.
Are fireproof safes also burglar-resistant?
Fire protection and burglary protection are separate ratings. Many of our fire-rated safes, such as the Wertheim ZS series (Grade S2 EN 14450) and Chubbsafes Senator (EN 1143-1), carry certified burglary grades as well as fire protection, so one safe can cover both risks. We will help you match the right combination to your insurance requirements.
Is a fireproof safe the same as a fire-resistant safe?
In practice the terms are used interchangeably. No safe is completely fireproof; what matters is the tested rating, such as 30 or 60 minutes to EN 15659, EN 1047-1, NT-Fire 017 or UL 72. Always look for the standard as well as the time.
How long does a fireproof safe last?
The fire-insulating material in a quality safe does not wear out in normal use, so a well-made fire safe will protect for decades. A safe that has been through a fire should be replaced, because the insulation has done its job and will not protect to the same level again.
Do you deliver and install fireproof safes outside Auckland?
Yes. Our showroom is in Mt Roskill, Auckland, where you can compare fire-rated models in person, and we arrange delivery throughout New Zealand. Professional installation, including bolt-down anchoring, is available across the Auckland region.
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Not sure which fire rating you need?
Our specialists have matched safes to homes and businesses across Auckland since 1975.