Fire resistant home lockers, how are they different from regular home lockers?

In a world filled with uncertainties, it is imperative to have additional security for things that matter the most! Bank documents, worthy valuables, and property documents are some examples of things that you would want to safeguard at all costs.

The proverb It is better safe than sorry aptly fits in such scenarios, as timely precautionary and proactive measures can reap short-term & long-term benefits. For instance, fire breakouts can cause significant damages to treasured items but the gravity of damages could have been reduced by employing smart protective measures.

As per 2023 reports, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) department has witnessed more inflow of calls related to fire incidents. Also, failure of preventive mechanisms and lack of awareness were the two major reasons cited for fire breakouts.

Be it home or office space, fire resistant lockers can turn out to be a boon for providing a safety net to the valuable assets. The integral question is - How different are fire resistant lockers from normal lockers?  Also, are the assets (or valuables) inside the lockers 100 percent safe from fire? By the end of this blog, you would have answer to all such questions; the learnings of which will help you in making an informed decision.

What Are Fire resistant  Home Lockers

Fire resistant lockers or fire resistant safes, are secure storage containers that safeguard items stored inside it from fire damage.  

When exposed to an exceptionally intense and prolonged fire, even the most robust fireproof safe and its contents can be at risk of damage. That being said, brands like Godrej offer Fire-resistant lockers that empower consumers to withstand the most intense fires for a specific duration and provide a protective barrier for your valuable items against fire damage.

Akin to normal lockers, Godrej fire resistant home lockers are also available in different sizes (e.g. 20L, 40L, 89L, and 169L) to cater to demands of the user.  While many fire-resistant lockers often incorporate specialized minerals like Gypsum, Perlite, and Vermiculite to achieve their fire-resistant properties, Godrej Fire Resistant Safes take a unique approach. Godrej employs their proprietary insulating infill material in their Fire Resistant Lockers.

Double walls and sandwich-style construction further helps in improving the fire resistance quotient of the locker. 

In the latter section of this blog, we would look into some of the major benefits of fireproof home lockers over regular home lockers.

Difference Between Fire resistant  & Regular Home Lockers

Fire incidents do not occur with prior warning, hence it is always recommended to safeguard your valuables in fire resistant lockers. Since fire resistant lockers are available in different sizes, it is imperative to choose the one that is best-suited to your needs.

In case you already have a regular home locker, you need to first understand the unique advantages of fire resistant  home lockers. Let us look at the benefits by highlighting the difference between them:

Fire Resistance

At a very high-level, lockers (irrespective of the size or type) are meant to offer protection to documents, and important papers  placed inside them. However, the extent of security in case of any untoward incidents like thefts, fire breakouts, etc. largely depends on the type and build of the locker.

While regular home lockers offer security, they cannot withstand exposure to high temperatures and flames. On the other hand, fire resistant  lockers are lined with fire-resistant insulation materials that provide adequate thermal protection.

Hence, you should opt for top-quality fire resistant  home lockers from brands like Godrej since you have the option to choose from a variety of sizes.

Build Materials

Like regular home lockers, fire resistant  safes have a steel body and door. Though both these lockers look the same from the outside, there are significant differences from the inside. Godrej Fire Resistant Safes are equipped with a specially developed and proprietary insulating infill material, exclusively designed by Godrej. This unique insulating material plays a critical role in enhancing the ability of the locker to withstand high-temperature fires. By effectively insulating the interior of the safe, it acts as a powerful barrier against extreme heat, safeguarding the contents stored within.

As stated earlier, the  resistance in fire resistant lockers is primarily attributed to the fire-resistant insulation materials used in building them. Depending on the build quality, fire resistant  home lockers can withstand exposure to high temperatures and flames up to 1 to 2 hours 

Protection From Fire Damage

Earlier we spoke about fire resistance, so how is fire damage different from fire resistance? By now, you would know that regular home lockers offer zero fire resistance.

In contrast, build materials used in fire resistant  lockers offer robust security to vital documents and valuables particularly from fire breakouts. While many fire-resistant home lockers on the market often employ seals and gaskets made of fire-resistant materials to enhance their fire protection capabilities, Godrej FR Safes take a different approach. These safes utilize tongue and groove sections to achieve a high level of fire sealing and fire resistance.
Let us summarize all the major and minor differences in a easy-to-read table:

Feature	Fire resistant  Locker	Regular Home Locker
Steel (External Build)	Yes	Yes
Fire-Resistant Insulation	Yes	No
Smart Locking Mechanisms	Yes	Yes
Fire Ratings Labels	Yes	No
Interior Lining(s)	Optional	Optional
Non-Volatile Memory	Yes	Yes
Mechanical Override Key	Yes	Yes
Automatic Freeze	Yes	Yes
Double Wall Protection	Yes	Optional
Available Sizes in Godrej	20L, 40L, 89L, 169L, and more

 

Better Safe Than Sorry

Akin to protection offered by life insurance, fire resistant f home lockers safeguards valuables (majorly paper documents) from fire. Opting for such a locker brings peace of mind since you know that important documents are safeguarded from fire incidents.

Since fire safes are available in different sizes, it is recommended to opt for certified fire resistant  lockers that suit your requirements. Godrej Fire resistant lockers are tested for Fire resistance, at International  laboratories - RISE, Sweden and certified by ECB.S Germany . They are equipped to withstand the most intense fires for up to 120 mins. Lastly,  you should opt for a brand that exudes confidence since it is the question of keeping your valuables safe from fire.