Why do I need a special product for computer media? Don fire files and safes protect everything from a fire disaster?
Fire resistant files and safes are available with different ratings, because paper and media require different levels of protection. During a fire, paper is more durable than media and can tolerate a wide range of humidity levels and heat up to approximately 400°F before igniting. Media such as diskettes, CDs, and tapes cannot survive either the higher temperature or the humidity levels found in the paper rated products. They must be stored in an environment that will stay below 125°F and 80% humidity in order to be protected. Schwab media products are designed to meet these strict requirements.
