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Walk-In Safes and Modular Vault Rooms
A walk-in safe is a secure, room-sized enclosure built from vault panels and fitted with a vault door. Wilson Safe Company supplies, installs and services them for businesses across North America, and has done so since 1905.
The basics
What is a walk-in safe?
A walk-in safe, also called a modular vault or vault room, is a storage room you can step into. It is assembled from prefabricated vault panels and a vault door, instead of being poured in place like a traditional concrete vault.
Businesses choose a walk-in safe when a standard safe is too small. Retailers, pharmacies and healthcare facilities, jewelry stores, financial institutions and multi-location operations all use them to protect cash, merchandise, controlled substances and records. To compare the two approaches in detail, read modular vaults versus poured concrete.
- Size and layout: how much you store today, and how much you will store later
- Security class: the UL class (M, 1, 2 or 3) your insurer or regulator expects
- Door: the vault door type, burglary rating, fire protection and lock
- Location: floor loading, ceiling height and the path panels will take into the building
- Extras: alarm and monitoring integration, lighting and ventilation
What goes into one
The pieces of a vault room
Wilson Safe sells each component, so you can plan the room as a whole.
Vault panels
Modular panels in the VISION, HERCVLITE and AEGVS series, offered in UL Class M, 1, 2 and 3.
Vault doors
TL-30, B-rate, UL Class M, 9K composite and fire-lined doors, plus the Round 360 and THOR III.
Installation and service
Delivery, assembly and ongoing service from the same team that sells the vault.
Plan your vault
Tell us what you are protecting and where.
We will help you match the class, size and door to your space and your insurer.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a walk-in safe and a vault?
In everyday use the terms overlap. A walk-in safe usually means a modular room assembled from prefabricated panels, while a vault often means a room poured or built in place. Wilson Safe supplies the modular kind.
Can a walk-in safe go inside an existing building?
Often, yes. Because the panels are prefabricated, a walk-in safe can usually be assembled inside an existing structure without the heavy construction of a poured vault. Floor loading, ceiling height and the delivery path should be confirmed before anything is ordered.
What do UL Class M, 1, 2 and 3 mean?
They are UL burglary-resistance classifications for vault construction. Each class reflects a tested level of resistance to attack. Which one you need depends on what you store and what your insurer expects, so ask your carrier first.
How big can a walk-in safe be?
Modular panels let the room be sized to your space. Send us the dimensions or a sketch and we will recommend a layout.
How do I get a quote?
Call (800) 345-8053 or send a request through Contact Sales. Photos or a sketch of the space help.
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