Do standard filing cabinets protect documents in a fire?

No — standard lateral and vertical filing cabinets provide essentially no fire protection. In a typical office fire, an unrated cabinet won't protect paper documents. UL-listed fire-rated filing cabinets with insulated walls and fire-resistant seals are built specifically for that purpose, but they're significantly heavier and more expensive than standard units. If preserving original documents through a fire event is a requirement, fire-rated cabinets are the only option. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.