What is a fire-rated lateral filing cabinet and when do you need one?

A fire-rated lateral cabinet combines the side-opening, wide-drawer format of a standard lateral file with the double-wall fire-insulating construction of a fireproof unit — typically 36"–42" wide with drawers that hold files horizontally from front to back. They're the right choice for high-volume records environments where you need both fire protection and efficient drawer capacity. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries UL-rated lateral fireproof cabinets in 1-hour and 2-hour ratings — call 888-719-4960.