AMSEC AM4020E5 Home Security & Fire Safe, Large
Price: $1,305.00
- Burglary Rating: B-Rate
- Fire Rating: 45 mins 1200° ETL (Intertek Testing Services)
- External Dimensions: 40"H x 20"W x 20"D
- Internal Dimensions: 37.25"H x 17.25"W x 14"D
- Cubic Inches: 5.21 cubic feet
- Weight: 316 lbs
VERIFIED PROTECTION RATINGS:
ETL 45-Minute Fire at 1200°F: Burglary-Resistant Residential Home Safe
For homeowners who want one mid-size safe to protect documents, jewelry, cash, and family valuables from both burglary attempts and household fire — without stepping up to commercial-grade pricing — the AMSEC AM4020E5 is a 316-lb residential safe with ETL-certified 45-minute fire protection at 1200°F. It pairs that fire rating with a 1/4″ solid steel plate door, a unitized 12-gauge steel body, and AMSEC's ESL5 electronic lock standard.
At 40″H × 20″W × 20″D externally with about 5.2 cubic feet of interior space, this is a residential-scale safe sized for a closet, office corner, or bedroom — large enough to hold key documents, a handgun or two, and small heirlooms together without dominating the room. Five active 1-1/4″ chrome-plated locking bolts in a 3-way configuration, a drill-resistant hardplate, and four pre-cut anchor holes round out the security package.
Engineering & Security
- 1/4″ solid steel plate door, 1-1/8″ recessed thickness: A steel-plus-fire-insulating-material composite resists pry attacks while sealing against heat and smoke at the door gap.
- 12-gauge unitized solid steel body: A continuous welded shell raises the effort required for forcible entry versus bolted-panel construction.
- 3-way boltwork with five active 1-1/4″ chrome-plated steel locking bolts: Bolts secure the door on three sides, spreading pry resistance beyond the lock side alone.
- AMSEC ESL5 electronic lock with illuminated keypad: The lock module is shielded by a drill-resistant hardplate that protects the spindle against drill attacks.
- Adjustable ball-bearing hinges and four pre-cut anchor holes: External hinges open the door a full 180° for unobstructed access; mounting hardware ships included for floor anchoring.
Fire Protection & Interior
- ETL-certified 45-minute fire rating at 1200°F: Independently tested to hold the interior below 350°F — the protection threshold for paper documents, photographs, and digital media.
- Palusol-sealed door perimeter: A heat-activated intumescent gasket expands when exposed to fire, sealing the door-to-body gap against smoke and sprinkler water.
- Plush velour-lined interior including back cover and firewalls: The lining cushions jewelry, watches, and fragile documents against the steel shell.
- Deep blue textured powder-coat finish with black nickel hardware: Scratch-resistant exterior holds up to relocation and daily access; an L-handle and ESL5 keypad ship standard.
Ideal Buyer & Use Cases
The AM4020E5 is built for homeowners who want a single mid-size safe that handles both day-to-day valuables and worst-case scenarios — protecting passports, deeds, jewelry, cash reserves, and digital backups against burglary attempts and a typical residential fire. Within AMSEC's residential lineup, it sits between the smaller AM2020 and AM3020 and AMSEC's heavier BF and BFS gun-safe lines for buyers who don't need long-gun storage. At 40″H × 20″W × 20″D and 316 lbs, it anchors easily into a closet, office corner, or bedroom and ships with AMSEC's standard 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Burglary Rating
B-Rate
Fire Rating
45 mins
Fire Certification
ETL (Intertek Testing Services)
Fire Rating (°F)
1200°
Fill Type
Fire-Resistant Material
Made In
Imported
Lock Type(s)
Electronic
Location
Free Standing
Total Body Thickness
0.105 inches
Total Door Thickness
1.13 inches
Total Steel in Body
0.105 gauge
Total Steel on Door
0.25 gauge
External Depth
20 inches
External Height
40 inches
External Width
20 inches
Weight
316 lbs
Internal Height
37.25 inches
Internal Width
17.25 inches
Internal Depth
14 inches
Cubic Inches
5.21 cubic feet
Burglary Rating
B-Rate
Fire Rating
45 mins
Fire Certification
ETL (Intertek Testing Services)
Fire Rating (°F)
1200°
Fill Type
Fire-Resistant Material
Made In
Imported
Lock Type(s)
Electronic
Location
Free Standing
Total Body Thickness
0.105 inches
Total Door Thickness
1.13 inches
Total Steel in Body
0.105 gauge
Total Steel on Door
0.25 gauge
External Depth
20 inches
External Height
40 inches
External Width
20 inches
Weight
316 lbs
Internal Height
37.25 inches
Internal Width
17.25 inches
Internal Depth
14 inches
Cubic Inches
5.21 cubic feet
