Even though chemicals and firearms are very dangerous, their presence in the house is unfortunately sometimes essential. Thus, to minimize the risk of accident, storing them properly is an obligation.
Did you know that guns are the second leading cause of infant death in the United States? Rejoice that the rifles are not freely available on French territory. Indeed, their detention is now subject to very drastic conditions. However, whether you work in the security sector, whether you are simply a collector, or whether you are a fan of hunting, you may need to store some at home.
Fortunately, the law is both clear, but above all very strict on this. Indeed, from the moment you have in your possession weapons classified in categories C and D, the existence of a strong gun cabinet in your home is quite simply an obligation. Failure to comply with the legislation then exposes you to prison sentences and heavy fines. Along with conventional firearms, shotguns, air rifles and shotguns are also included.
Also, similar to weapons, your ammunition needs to be neatly stored. This measure is necessary in order, above all, to limit the risk of accidents which can be fatal. On the other hand, by locking your guns in a safe intended for this purpose, you also prevent their access to children, malicious people, even burglars, in the event of a break-in to your home.
For security to be optimal, the cabinet must meet many conditions, including its dissuasive and tamper-proof closing system. You have two options. If your preferences are for key locks, choose a model equipped with at least a double-bit system. And if you prefer digital combination safes, opt for a digital one certified to the EN 1300 standard.
It's not just guns that pose deadly dangers in our homes, there are also chemicals. However, it is common for people to forget to store them in suitable containers, which can have serious consequences, especially if there are children in your home. Indeed, their ingestion or simple contact with the skin can in some cases be fatal.
To identify these products, you only have to refer to the pictograms that you will find very easily on the packaging of pesticides, herbicides, maintenance or unclogging solutions... And from the moment the toxic symbols are mentioned there (T), harmful (Xn), corrosive (C), flammable (F) and environmentally hazardous (N), you have no choice but to store them in a cabinet to dangerous goods.
You should also do the same with explosives and high pressure gases. Although by taking these precautions, you also ensure the safety of places and people, you must banish chemicals from your shelves as much as possible since their use is particularly harmful to the environment.
And as for the cabinet selection parameters, it will depend on what you plan to store in it. But already, the self-closing models supplied with thermal expansion joints are recommended for their exceptional fire resistance. Only consider brands that have obtained NF EN 14 470 1 certification. certain brands.
