Product Description
BF1512-LTE-F-GR — AMSEC BF1512 Burglary & Fire Safe, UL RSC Level I, UL 60-minute fire
Most safe listings tell you a rating and hide the tape measure. You find out it does not fit the closet, the cabinet base or the freight elevator after it is on the truck. The BF1512 measures 20.25"H x 17.25"W x 18.75"D outside, 15"H x 12"W x 13"D inside, and weighs 288 lbs. It carries UL RSC Level I and UL 60-minute fire. At 288 lbs this is a freight delivery and a real anchoring job — check the floor and the path in before you order.
SKU Breakdown
| Segment | Code | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BF | BF — burglary and fire safe |
| Model size | 1512 | BF1512 body — 20-1/4"H x 17-1/4"W x 18-3/4"D outside |
| Option | LTE | Lifetime fire-replacement warranty package |
| Option | F | Fascia panel (full-width trim face) |
| Option | GR | Gray textured finish |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | AMSEC (American Security) |
| Part number | BF1512-LTE-F-GR |
| Model | BF1512 |
| Product type | Burglary & Fire Safe |
| Exterior dimensions | 20-1/4"H x 17-1/4"W x 18-3/4"D |
| Interior dimensions | 15"H x 12"W x 13"D |
| Door opening | 15"H x 12"W |
| Weight | 288 lbs |
| Interior capacity | 2340 Cubic Inches |
| Burglary rating | UL RSC Level I |
| Fire rating | UL 60-minute fire at 1700°F |
| Fire test interior hold | Below 350°F |
| Door thickness | 3-1/2 Inch |
| Body thickness | 2-5/8 Inch |
| Steel gauge | 0.5 ga (Door) |
| Lock | U.L. listed Group II |
| Shelves | 1 |
| Anchor holes | 1 |
| Warranty | Lifetime (Fire Replacement); 1 yr (Parts and Labor) |
| Spec source | Ratings from AMSEC's published specification (americansecuritysafes.com), verified 2026-08-15. Dimensions and construction detail from the AMSEC factory data supplied by our distributor. |
Compliance & Codes
Burglary: UL RSC Level I (Residential Security Container). UL tested the safe for 5 minutes of net working time against common hand tools. RSC Level I is a real UL certification, but it is a lower class than TL-15 — if your specification says TL-15, this safe does not meet it.
Fire: 1-hour (60-minute) fire rating at 1700°F, UL-certified. The interior stayed below 350°F for the whole test — that interior hold is the half of the spec that matters for what you are storing, because paper chars near 400°F. This is a UL Class 350 fire rating — the strongest of the fire claims in the AMSEC range and the one most purchasing specifications are written around.
How to read these ratings. UL-certified means Underwriters Laboratories attacked a sample and it held — TL-15 and RSC are UL classes. ETL/Intertek verified means an independent lab confirmed the manufacturer's fire test. A factory rating means AMSEC ran the test itself. B-Rate is a steel-thickness construction class and is not a certification at all. Purchasing specifications usually name one of these exactly, and a substitution gets a purchase order rejected. If you are buying to a written spec, read us the line and we will tell you whether this safe meets it.
What's in the Box
One BF1512 safe, factory-assembled with the U.L. listed Group II installed. Mounting Hardware. 1 adjustable shelf/shelves. AMSEC owner's manual and lock programming instructions.
Pro-Installer FAQ
Q: Will the BF1512 fit where I want to put it?
A: Outside it is 20.25"H x 17.25"W x 18.75"D, with 15"H x 12"W x 13"D of usable space inside. Measure the doorway and any turn on the route, not just the final spot — on a safe this size the doorway is what stops the delivery. Add clearance in front for the door to swing full open.
Q: Is this the same as a TL-15 safe?
A: No. This safe is UL RSC Level I, which is a genuine UL certification but a lower class than TL-15. TL-15 means 15 minutes of net working time against power tools; UL RSC Level I is a shorter hand-tool test. If a purchasing specification says TL-15, this safe will not pass the submittal — ask us for a TL-15 model instead.
Q: Does the fire rating protect a hard drive or media?
A: Treat it as paper protection. The rating holds the interior below 350°F, and it is written around paper documents — paper chars near 400°F. Magnetic media and drives start failing well below that, closer to 125°F. For media you want a dedicated media safe or an internal media chest.
Q: Does it have to be anchored?
A: AMSEC provides 1 anchor hole in the base. At 288 lbs two people with a hand truck can walk this out the door, so anchoring is not optional if the room is ever unattended. Anchor into concrete where you can; on a wood floor, through the joist.
Lock Depot sells brand new AMSEC products with the full manufacturer warranty. Questions on fit, anchoring or freight: (877) 365-5625.
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