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TL-30 Safes

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What does TL-30 mean?

The TL-30 Rating (Tool Resistant for up to 30 minutes) is a high-security rating by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and is a physical test on the door. They do not test the body of the safe. The TL part of the rating stands for tool, and the 30 stands for 30 minutes. The UL engineers are some of the best professional, safe crackers in the world. Their goal is to prove that the safe can handle a tool attack for up to 30 minutes. Here are some of the construction requirements the safe must meet to get tested and receive the UL label.

Construction Requirements

  • UL listed Group II, 1, or 1R combination lock. In addition, these safes can be provided with UL Listed High-Security electronic locks, which MUST be rated "Type 1".
  • Must be 750 pounds minimum or needs to be anchored to a concrete floor.
  • Body walls of material equivalent to at least 1" open hearth steel with a minimum tensile strength of 50,000 PSI.
  • Walls are fastened in a manner equivalent to a continuous 1/4" penetration weld of open hearth steel with a minimum tensile strength of 50,000 PSI.
  • One hole 1/4" or less to accommodate electrical conductors arranged to have no direct view of the door or locking mechanism.

The testers are allowed 30 minutes and aggressive tools to gain entrance, such as:

  • Picks
  • High-speed carbide drills
  • Sledgehammers
  • Standard hand tools - drills, punches, hammers, and pressure-applying devices
  • Abrasive cutting wheels
  • Power saws

Their goal is to try and make a 6" square opening entirely through the door or front face within that 30 minutes. Remember that these engineers have the manufacturing blueprints and can disassemble the safe being tested before the test begins to see how it works. They know all the weak points before they start. The TL-30 label means the testers could not open the door or make a 6" square opening through the door or front face within 30 minutes. If a professional, safe cracker like Underwrites Laboratory cannot break in, how will someone who doesn't know what they are doing defeat your safe? 

Who should buy a TL-30 safe?

Since this is a high-security rating, businesses and homeowners with a high content value they need to protect should buy a TL-30 safe. Or if you need to meet specific requirements by a government agency such as the DEA for drug storage. There are many different types of companies that buy a TL-30 safe:

  • Jewelry Stores
  • Pawn Shops
  • Cannabis Stores
  • Pharmacies for Schedule I & II drugs
  • To meet DEA requirements for drug storage
  • Banks & Credit Unions
  • Any business that has a high value of cash or valuable items

Homeowners also buy TL-30 safes to protect cash, jewelry, family heirlooms, and other valuable items. If you have a monitored burglar alarm on your home, a TL-30 rated safe is designed to protect up to $375,000 in content value. If you don't have a burglar alarm on your home, it is designed to protect up to $195,000 in content value. 

How much does a TL 30 safe weigh?

High-security safes with this rating should be a minimum weight of 750 pounds. Otherwise, it should have an anchor hole to bolt to a concrete floor. The models we carry range from 463 to over 4,000 pounds, and all meet this requirement.

Do you sell small TL-30 safes?

If you want the high rating but not the heavyweight, one company makes a smaller safe in a TL-30 rating. These safes by Hollon Safe don't meet the minimum weight requirement but have an anchor hole to secure to a solid surface. 

  1. MJ-1014C (463 pounds) 
  2. MJ-1014E (463 pounds) 

Do you sell a TL-30 Gun Safe?

Not many companies make a safe with this high of a rating, but they do exist. The benefit is that you get the ultimate protection for your guns and can store your other valuable items inside. American Security makes the RF6528 TL-30 High-Security Gun Safe. We also sell our private label brand-TL-30-5921-GS International Fortress TL-30 Gun Safe. We consider these gun safes to be the best-rated gun safes on the market.

What types of locks are available on a TL-30?

The standard lock is a Group II dial combination lock. You can upgrade to an electronic lock for an additional cost. Other upgraded locks are available with features such as multiple users, dual control mode, time delay, audit trail functionality, and more. Some requirements for drug storage do require an upgraded mechanical lock called the UL Listed Group 1R lock. The Group 1R lock is a high-security lock with plastic tumblers to prevent someone from taking a portable X-Ray machine to see them fall into place.

What brands of TL-30 safes do you sell?

We carry some of the highest-rated safes and brands of TL-30s on the market. These brands include Access Security, American Security, Gardall, Hollon Safe, Mesa, and our private label Safe & Vault Store safes.

Why buy a TL-30 Safe from SafeandVaultStore.com?

  • We offer free shipping right to your curb. Other delivery options are also available.
  • Our Safe Experts are available via online chat, e-mail, or phone to answer your questions and help you choose the perfect gun safe.
  • We have the largest selection online, with almost 50 TL-30 products from some of the best safe manufacturers.
  • We have over 3000 positive reviews from happy customers all around the country, with a 4.6 out of 5 stars.


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