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.
BS EN 14450 on secure safe cabinets is relevant to:
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:
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.
BS EN 14450:2017 supersedes EN 14450:2005. As compared to the previous version, the significant changes are:
EN 14450:2017