AMSEC CS1620 Closet Safe | 30-Min Fire-Rated | CA DOJ Approved - Clearance
AMSEC CS1620 Closet Safe | 30-Min Fire-Rated | CA DOJ Approved - Clearance
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American Security - CS1620 Series

$895.00 27% Off
$649.00

Size:

16"(H) x 20"(W) x 13"(D)
16"(H) x 20"(W) x 13"(D)
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Key Features

Security Level 1
Fire Rating 30 min at 1200°F
Capacity None
Weight 75 lbs
Made in USA No
Warranty Limited Life-Time
AMSEC CS1620 Closet Safe | 30-Min Fire-Rated | CA DOJ Approved - Clearance

American Security - CS1620 Series

16"(H) x 20"(W) x 13"(D)

Current Price $649.00
This is a clearance unit, one available, no restock. The CS1620 is AMSEC's fire-rated closet safe: 30-minute fire protection at 1,200 degrees F, CA DOJ handgun approval, concealed wall-mount hardware. If you've been looking for a closet safe that disappears into your bedroom storage, this is the one to move on.

What Makes the CS1620 Different

The electronic keypad sits at the top left of the door accessible from above when the safe is mounted at shelf height, which is the most common installation position. The key override is concealed, meaning nothing on the exterior surface indicates an emergency access point. For a closet safe that sees regular access, that combination of convenience and clean exterior matters.
The body is 16-gauge steel construction wrapped in drywall fire-resistant insulation the same gypsum-based composite used in residential wall assemblies rated for fire separation. That construction method gives the CS1620 its 30-minute fire rating at 1,200 degrees F without the additional weight of heavier steel or poured concrete fills. At 75 pounds, it stays within range of two-person handling without specialized equipment.
The CS1620's most distinctive technical feature is its proprietary boltwork design AMSEC engineered the bolt geometry specifically for this form factor to maximize usable interior space without compromising the locking mechanism. That's why the interior feels larger than the exterior dimensions suggest. Most safes in this size category sacrifice one for the other. This one doesn't.
AMSEC CS1620 Closet Safe | 30-Min Fire-Rated | CA DOJ Approved - Clearance open view
One adjustable shelf divides the interior into two compartments. The padded faux-leather lining runs across the floor and lower compartment, protecting jewelry and delicate items from contact with steel. The upper compartment, created by the shelf, gives you flat document storage. Remove the shelf and the full interior height handles taller items. The interior is straightforward organized storage, not wasted space.
Semi-gloss white finish on a horizontal form factor 20 inches wide, 16 inches tall, 13 inches deep. It fits standard closet shelves without modification and reads visually as a storage box, not a safe, from across a room. The top-left keypad and flush-pull handle keep the door face clean. The concealed rear mounting hardware means no visible bolts on the exterior.

Security Construction & Burglary Protection

The CS1620 provides household access control, not burglary deterrence. That distinction matters when you're deciding what to store here. The 16-gauge steel construction and proprietary boltwork are designed to manage unauthorized access within the home a child, a houseguest, or someone who doesn't belong in your bedroom closet. They are not designed to hold up against a determined forced entry with tools. In Atlanta, where burglary rates run roughly 2.3 times the national average, we're direct with customers about matching the right protection level to the actual threat. For everyday documents, jewelry, and a secure handgun location in your primary residence, the CS1620 does the job. For higher-stakes storage, you'd want a product with RSC certification and heavier construction.

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Certified Fire Protection & What It Means

The CS1620 uses drywall fire-resistant construction gypsum composite insulation that lines the body and door. That's the same fire separation logic used in residential wall assemblies. Under standardized test conditions, that construction keeps the interior below critical temperature thresholds for 30 minutes at an external temperature of 1,200 degrees F. For paper documents, passports, and most standard valuables, 30 minutes at 1,200 degrees F is meaningful protection under the fire conditions typical of residential structure fires. It is a certified test result, not a guarantee of survival in every scenario. Placement matters a safe in an interior closet away from fuel sources faces different conditions than one adjacent to a window or garage wall. We've seen enough post-fire recoveries to know the difference placement makes.

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Lock Type & Access Options

The electronic keypad sits at the top left of the door accessible from above when the safe is mounted at shelf height, which is the most common installation position. The key override is concealed, meaning nothing on the exterior surface indicates an emergency access point. For a closet safe that sees regular access, that combination of convenience and clean exterior matters.

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Interior Storage, Shelving & Organization

One adjustable shelf divides the interior into two compartments. The padded faux-leather lining runs across the floor and lower compartment, protecting jewelry and delicate items from contact with steel. The upper compartment, created by the shelf, gives you flat document storage. Remove the shelf and the full interior height handles taller items. The interior is straightforward organized storage, not wasted space.

Installation, Placement & Bolting Down

Two options: wall mount or shelf placement. Wall mounting uses the rear-mount system we'll need to confirm you have accessible wall studs at the target location. Standard stud spacing in Atlanta-area construction is 16 inches on center, but older construction and some newer rapid-build homes in the north suburbs vary. If you're wall mounting, identify stud locations before the safe arrives. For shelf placement, confirm the shelf is rated for at least 100 pounds 75 pounds of safe plus whatever you're storing. Most standard wire shelving in a walk-in closet handles this without issue. Solid wood or MDF shelving is fine. Lightweight ventilated systems with sagging or flex under load are not. In Atlanta's no-basement market, closet placement is what we see most often for this category. We've placed a lot of these on shelves in bedroom closets across the metro call us if you want to talk through your specific setup before you order.

One of the simplest ways to increase resistance is proper anchoring.

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Two options: wall mount or shelf placement
Two workers guide a shrink-wrapped safe on a skid steer beside a house on a dirt lot

Is This Protection Level Enough for Your Situation?

This is a clearance unit, one available, no restock. The CS1620 is AMSEC's fire-rated closet safe: 30-minute fire protection at 1,200 degrees F, CA DOJ handgun approval, concealed wall-mount hardware. If you've been looking for a closet safe that disappears into your bedroom storage, this is the one to move on.

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Certified fire protection and UL-listed construction for balanced residential storage.

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