Which of the following is correct about the bolting requirement for safes or cabinets?

• A. Safes under 750 pounds must be bolted to the floor.
• B. Safes under 750 pounds must be bolted to the wall.
• C. Safes under 750 pounds must be bolted to the ceiling.
• D. Bolting is not required for small safes.

Answer: (A)

Anchoring safes to a fixed structure is about immobilizing them to prevent theft by moving or toppling the safe. For safes that weigh less than 750 pounds, bolting to the floor is the most effective and standard method because a floor-mounted anchor uses the building’s concrete to resist attempts to pry, lift, or drag the safe away. This provides a stable, secure base that’s difficult to defeat with brute force. Bolting to the wall or ceiling is typically less secure for this purpose and can be more easily compromised or damage the structure, while claiming that no bolting is required ignores the purpose of immobilizing a lighter safe. So, floor bolting for lighter safes is the correct approach.