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Free, sourced reference documents on safe ratings, fire protection and storage compliance in Australia. Each guide is written by the Precision Safes team, reviewed by Mathew Younis, Director of Precision Safes (15+ years in the safe industry), and lists every source it relies on.
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| Guide | Format | Published | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Burglary and Cash Ratings in Australia | 5 pages, 214 KB | 13 November 2026 | Download PDF |
| Safe Fire Ratings Compared | 5 pages, 210 KB | 13 November 2026 | Download PDF |
| Firearm Storage Requirements by State and Territory | 4 pages, 180 KB | 13 November 2026 | Download PDF |
| Schedule 8 Drug Storage Requirements by State and Territory | 5 pages, 193 KB | 13 November 2026 | Download PDF |
| Safe Buying Checklist | 2 pages, 120 KB | 13 November 2026 | Download PDF |
Safe Burglary and Cash Ratings in Australia
What AS/NZS 3809, EN 1143-1, EN 14450, UL and SCEC ratings mean, how Australian cash ratings really work, and how to verify a safe's certificate before you rely on it for insurance.
It covers the status of AS/NZS 3809 (withdrawn in 2019), EN 1143-1 grades, UL TL and RSC ratings, how insurers use cash ratings, and step-by-step certificate checks.
Format: PDF, 5 pages, 214 KB. Version: 1.0, published 13 November 2026. Reviewed by: Mathew Younis, Director, Precision Safes.
Cite as: Precision Safes (2026). Safe Burglary and Cash Ratings in Australia (version 1.0). Reviewed by Mathew Younis. https://precisionsafes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/safe-guides/safe-burglary-cash-ratings-australia.pdf
Safe Fire Ratings Compared
UL 72, EN 1047-1, EN 15659, NT Fire 017, JIS S 1037 and KS G 4500 compared side by side, with the internal temperature limits for paper, data and media.
It covers a comparison table of fire rating schemes, what to store in which safe, how to read a fire label, test conditions, and Australian house-fire and bushfire context.
Format: PDF, 5 pages, 210 KB. Version: 1.0, published 13 November 2026. Reviewed by: Mathew Younis, Director, Precision Safes.
Cite as: Precision Safes (2026). Safe Fire Ratings Compared (version 1.0). Reviewed by Mathew Younis. https://precisionsafes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/safe-guides/safe-fire-ratings-compared.pdf
Firearm Storage Requirements by State and Territory
Firearm storage requirements for licensed individuals in every Australian state and territory, compared by licence category, with links to the legislation.
It covers the National Firearms Agreement baseline, receptacle rules by category, steel thickness, bolting, ammunition storage, larger collections, transport, and 2025 to 2027 reforms.
Format: PDF, 4 pages, 180 KB. Version: 1.0, published 13 November 2026. Reviewed by: Mathew Younis, Director, Precision Safes.
Cite as: Precision Safes (2026). Firearm Storage Requirements by State and Territory (version 1.0). Reviewed by Mathew Younis. https://precisionsafes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/safe-guides/firearm-storage-requirements-australia.pdf
Schedule 8 Drug Storage Requirements by State and Territory
Safe and cabinet requirements for Schedule 8 medicines in all eight jurisdictions as at November 2026, including the new NSW and SA rules, plus SCEC security containers explained.
It covers a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction comparison, fixing and alarm requirements, the 2026 NSW and SA changes, key and code control, and SCEC Class A, B and C.
Format: PDF, 5 pages, 193 KB. Version: 1.0, published 13 November 2026. Reviewed by: Mathew Younis, Director, Precision Safes.
Cite as: Precision Safes (2026). Schedule 8 Drug Storage Requirements by State and Territory (version 1.0). Reviewed by Mathew Younis. https://precisionsafes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/safe-guides/s8-drug-storage-requirements-australia.pdf
Safe Buying Checklist
A printable checklist for choosing, insuring and installing a safe in Australia.
It covers matching the safe to what you store, checking certification, questions for your insurer, and installation and anchoring.
Format: PDF, 2 pages, 120 KB. Version: 1.0, published 13 November 2026. Reviewed by: Mathew Younis, Director, Precision Safes.
Cite as: Precision Safes (2026). Safe Buying Checklist (version 1.0). Reviewed by Mathew Younis. https://precisionsafes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/safe-guides/safe-buying-checklist.pdf
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For buying guides, state-by-state compliance articles and the latest from our blog, visit the Resource Centre. For advice on choosing a safe, contact our team.