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2010 Update-This safe has been replaced by the First Alert 2.0 Cu. Ft. Fire Theft Digital Safe, which is not Biometric.  The next closest options is the SentrySafe DA3930 1.2-Cubic Feet Fingerprint Electronic/Tubular Key Fire Safe.

The Sisco Honeywell 2084DB Biometric Fire Safe is a home version of the larger and more expensive commercial fire safes.  It is an excellent way to protect papers, jewelry, guns, or even computer disks during a fire.  The 2084DB model has a UL fire rating of 1700 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour while maintaining an internal temperature of less than 350 degrees, which is a typical fire rating for a home safe.  Most experts expect that any house fire will last less than 1 hour before it has been significantly extinguished by the fire department.  And keep in mind that the rating is 1700 degrees for 1 hour.  That means  the fire must be at its hottest for 1 hour for the contents to be in jeopardy, not just be in a burning building for 1 hour.

This fire safe is also equipped with a digital biometric lock.  The Sisco 2084DB can have up to 9 different fingerprints programmed into the on-board memory.  One for each family (and for my piece of mind, 2 different fingers of mine!).  The safe opens quickly by scanning your finger, turning the key override lock (used for additional security) and it opens.

In addition to the biometric lock, the Sisco safe has a push button electronic lock that can store up to 65,000 different codes.  Perfect for a backup entry or allowing access to someone that has not had their fingerprint previously programmed.  This can be useful in an emergency situation or even if the primary users die, the back-up code can be used by their survivors to gain access to the safe.

This biometric safe has a single 5 position adjustable shelf.  It weighs approximately 200 pounds and can be mounted to the floor for additional security.  It requires four AA batteries to run the biometrics and keypad, but battery loss will lose any codes or fingerprints.  They are stored in permanent non-volatile memory.  This unit will also flash a low battery light to tell you it is time to replace the batteries, which can be replace right from the front console.

Honeywell safes have a Dry fill guarantee: the safe is guaranteed not to develop mildew from moisture originating in the safe’s insulating material for five years. All Sisco safes are backed with a 5 Year Limited Warranty and Lifetime After-Fire Replacement.

Check out pricing for the Sisco Honeywell 2084DB Biometric Fire Safe here.