Thread: Fixing requirements for E cat safe

Originally Posted by Shamus

What are the fixing/fastening requirements for E cat safes? I have a timber floor but I can't get access under the part of house where the safe is going to go so it will have to be wall fixings only - 4 x 100mm lag bolts should be heaps but would be good to find out if there are any specific requirements/guidelines

I believe you will still need steel plates bolted through you safe and the floor joists as well as at least two 10mm bolts or coach screws into the wall joists.

Best way is to ask your local AO as it will be them or their delegate that will inspect and sign it off.

Cheers
Pete