What is BS EN 14450- Secure safe cabinets about?
BS EN 14450 is a European standard on secure storage units. The main objective of BS EN 14450 is to ensure secure storage units meet the required level of durability and endurance for optimal functionality.
BS EN 14450 establishes the basis for testing and classifying secure safe cabinets.
BS EN 14450 covers products meant for purposes where the security resistance required is less than that measured by EN 1143-1. Normally these products are used in lower-risk situations.
Who is BS EN 14450 - Secure safe cabinets for?
BS EN 14450 on secure safe cabinets is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of secure storage units
- Manufacturers of secure safe cabinets and related components
- Product designers
- Quality control and testing authorities
Why should you use BS EN 14450 - Secure safe cabinets?
Operationally efficient and durable secure storage cabinets and related assemblies are critical to protect valuable contents from burglary or misuse.
BS EN 14450 includes for purpose of repeatability two mains driven tools are included:
- Electric drill
- Electric disc grinder
BS EN 14450 provides requirements for the classification of safe cabinets, and provides guidance on conducting the tool attack test and anchoring strength test.
If you are a manufacturer of secure safe cabinets, compliance with the requirements and tests recommended by BS EN 14450 can help demonstrate the reliability and durability of your products under low-risk conditions.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 14450:2017 supersedes EN 14450:2005. As compared to the previous version, the significant changes are:
- Updating introduction
- Changing testing requirements regarding marking time (Clause 7.1.3.2) and anchoring
- The size of the tool “wedge” changed in Clause 7.1.1
- A note was changed to a requirement and the test equipment shall now have a capacity of at least 30 kN
- Editorial clarification of the positioning of anchoring holes