Hey guys,
Sent this to SAPOL via email;
Just making an enquiry about the legality of bolting 2 safes (level 2) together,
The safes weigh 75kg each so combined they would weigh 150kg so they would not need to be secured to the building.
My question is would this be legal as i cannot find any information within the legislation about combining 2 safes together.
Response from SAPOL via email;
In relation to your enquiry regarding bolting 2 safes together for the purpose of obtaining a weight of 150 kilograms.
I cannot provide specific direction as the legislation is silent on this point.
The Firearm Regulations 2017 states as follows:
“storage level 2—a firearm is secured in accordance with the requirements of storage level 2 if— (a) it is locked in a level 2 safe located in a building or outbuilding on the premises in which it is kept; and (b) unless the safe weighs at least 150 kilograms when empty, the safe is bolted to a solid concrete, brick, metal or timber floor, wall or other permanent internal structure of the building or outbuilding in which it is located with at least 2 solid anchor bolts; and…”
There is no issue with bolting two safes together however I would still suggest attaching the safe/s to the building per Regulation unless the safe/s are both at least 150 kilograms when empty.
I trust this provide some direction.
Kind Regards..................
So just putting it out there to see what everyone thinks..
Cheers.