Fire-Resistant Cabinets
Documents survive a fire. If you planned for it.
Did you know?
In an 800°C fire, the interior of an ordinary filing cabinet already reaches temperatures that char paper after just 5 minutes. Documents burn at 177°C. Digital media fail already at 65°C. A fire-resistant cabinet keeps the interior cool enough for your papers and data to survive.
When a backup is not enough — or when originals are irreplaceable.
Some documents exist in a single copy: an original will, a notarial deed from 40 years ago, property documents, patents. You cannot digitize and store them online. A fire-resistant cabinet is the most cost-effective way to protect them. Manufar supplies fire-resistant cabinets certified for paper (LFS 30P / 60P) and for digital media (LFS 30DIS / 60DIS) — two very different specifications.
"Feeling at home starts with a sense of security. Our experts listen to your situation and recommend what truly fits — not the most expensive option, but the right one."
LFS 30P
certified for documents
800°C
external temperature during testing
<175°C
internal temperature in a fire
What you gain every day
Documents survive a fire
Internally, the temperature stays below 175°C — the critical point for paper. Your originals survive the fire.
Special media cabinet variant
For USB drives, SSDs and hard drives, a maximum internal temperature of 65°C is required. Specific media cabinet versions are available.
Water-resistant during firefighting
The P classification also means water resistance. Firefighting water and the cabinet falling during a floor collapse are withstood.
Large range of sizes
From a small desk cabinet to a complete fire-resistant archive system. Every office environment has its solution.
Combinable with burglary protection
Combined safes with both LFS and EN 1143-1 certification protect your documents against fire AND burglary.
Legally recognized storage
Original notarial deeds and wills stored in a certified cabinet — legally demonstrable protection.
Free security advice at home — no obligations
Our specialist assesses your situation on-site and proposes a solution that fits your home and budget.
Which scenario fits you?
Our solutions are tailored to real situations of Belgian families. Do you see yourself?
Offices and companies
Personnel files, annual accounts, contracts, patents — originals in a certified fire-resistant cabinet.
Notaries and lawyers
Original deeds and confidential files that may not be digitized or stored externally.
Home office
Title deed, will, insurance policies, passports — home storage in a certified fire-resistant cabinet.
IT and digital media
Protect backup media, cryptographic keys, license documents and USB drives in an LFS 30DIS or 60DIS cabinet.
What should you look for?
Not every solution fits every situation. Use this checklist before you decide.
Paper or digital media — it makes a difference
Paper survives up to 175°C; digital media already fail above 65°C. Explicitly choose a media cabinet (DIS) if you want to protect digital storage.
LFS 30 or LFS 60?
LFS 30 protects for 30 minutes at 800°C. LFS 60 doubles this to 60 minutes. The choice depends on the building type and fire department response time.
Do you also need burglary resistance?
A fire-resistant cabinet is not automatically burglary-resistant. If you need both, we recommend a combined fire-resistant safe (EN 1143-1 + LFS) or two separate products.
How large should the cabinet be?
Inventory everything you want to store. Also consider growth over the next 5 years. Too full is just as problematic as no protection.
Step by step — from consultation to installation
Inventory
What do you store? Paper or media? How much? Does it also need to be burglary-resistant?
Selection
We select the right model — LFS 30P or 60P, media cabinet or combined.
Quote
Price for the cabinet and any installation or anchoring.
Delivery
The cabinet is delivered to your location. On request we place and anchor the cabinet.
Instructions
You receive a product certificate and user manual.
Inventory
What do you store? Paper or media? How much? Does it also need to be burglary-resistant?
Selection
We select the right model — LFS 30P or 60P, media cabinet or combined.
Quote
Price for the cabinet and any installation or anchoring.
Delivery
The cabinet is delivered to your location. On request we place and anchor the cabinet.
Instructions
You receive a product certificate and user manual.
"After an attempted break-in at our neighbours', we decided to act quickly. Manufar sent an advisor, calmly explained all options and installed a certified security door within two weeks. Since then we sleep truly soundly."
Sophie V.
Ghent
"We hesitated for a long time about which safe was most suitable at home. The advisor honestly compared all options and recommended what was truly needed — not the most expensive, but the best choice for our situation."
Jan H.
Leuven
"For our residence of 36 apartments I needed one reliable partner for doors and key management. Manufar handled everything from A to Z. Correctly priced, delivered on time, excellent technicians."
Marc D.
Brussels
Why choose Manufar?
70+
years of craftsmanship
4
locations in Belgium
24/7
emergency service
70+ years of expertise
Manufar was founded in 1952. More than seven decades of experience in security, installation and after-sales — for private individuals, businesses and government.
Own technicians, no subcontractors
All our installations are carried out by Manufar's own certified fitters. No subcontractors, no responsibility gaps.
Royal Warrant of Belgium
The royal designation "Royal Warrant of Belgium" is only awarded to companies with proven quality, reliability and craftsmanship over multiple decades.
Service 24/7
Security doesn't stop at 6 pm. Our emergency line is available day and night for emergency interventions, lockouts and technical failures.
4 locations in Belgium
Showrooms in Brussels, Aarschot, Knokke-Heist and Mechelen. Come and see, feel and compare products — with personalised advice on the spot.
Certified products
Every product Manufar supplies carries independent European certification. Not a marketing promise, but proof of the standard.
Frequently asked questions
Your question not listed? Feel free to contact us — we answer every question personally.
Ask your questionDoes an LFS 30P cabinet also protect against water during firefighting?
Yes. The P classification in LFS 30P stands for "paper" but also includes a water resistance and drop test. The cabinet is also exposed to firefighting water during certification testing.
Is a fire-resistant cabinet the same as a fire-resistant safe?
No. A fire-resistant cabinet is certified for fire protection (LFS standard). A safe is certified for burglary protection (EN 1143-1 standard). Combined products exist but are more expensive. If you need both, we recommend the combined option or two separate products.
Can I digitize documents instead of buying a cabinet?
For copies, digitizing is ideal. But original deeds, notarial documents, and property titles cannot legally be replaced by scans. Those originals are best kept in a fire-resistant cabinet.
Are fire-resistant cabinets suitable for a home environment?
Absolutely. We have smaller models specifically designed for private use — they fit in a desk and weigh only a few dozen kilograms.
How do I maintain a fire-resistant cabinet?
Little maintenance is needed. An annual check of the hinges and lock is sufficient. Check that the seals are intact and the cabinet is not overfilled.
Fixed price
Quote without hidden costs
Full documentation
All certificates on delivery
Own fitters
Certified, no subcontractors
Service 24/7
Emergency line available day and night
Free and without obligation
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Our specialists listen to your situation and propose a solution that fits your home, your needs and your budget. No sales pressure, no hidden costs. Just honest advice.