Security Considerations

Location
A vault should not be visible to random visitors in your home. Also avoid a possibility to see it through a window. A closet or laundry room are popular for those reasons.
Consider the wall and floor material. It must be possible to securely mount a safe and to make sure the floor can hold the relatively large weight on a small area. And do not forget hidden plumbing and electrical wiring within the walls.
Solid material

Safe lock UL approval
Consider only locks with UL approval – minimum Group 2. If you buy a vault with unapproved lock, it is very likely it was made in China. Such locks are undependable you are going to have troubles with them sooner or later.
Locking bolts
Check the metal used to secure the locking bolts inside the door. Even if the bolts seems to be solid, it is useless in case of poor internal mechanism. Bolts ride on carrier rails inside the door and it is important that these rails are solid as well. If you have an opportunity during shopping, ask for a removal of the inner door panel and take a look inside.
Re-lockers

Fire resistance
The fire protection is usually achieved by inserting a sheetrock in the safe wall. Keep in mind that the contents can not be protected given enough time and a high temperature. Currently there is no standard test or certification for this purpose, however you should search for a resistance to 1200 degrees for at least 60 minutes.
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