FireKing Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet, 4-Drawer, 38" Wide for Letter or Legal Files (4-3822-C)

The FireKing® Classic Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet, Model 4-3822-C, is a 4-drawer, 37-1/2" wide fireproof lateral file cabinet built for serious letter and legal-size document protection. It is designed for law offices, medical records departments, accounting firms, government offices, schools, corporate offices, and records rooms that need high-capacity filing with certified fire, impact, water, media, and security protection.

This FireKing Classic lateral file cabinet combines UL Class 350 1-hour fire protection, 30-foot impact testing, ETL 30-minute digital media verification, water resistance, a UL-listed Medeco® high-security key lock, and Made in USA construction. It is built for offices that need more than standard file storage and want to protect vital records from fire, water exposure, impact, and unauthorized access.

The 38" class lateral drawer layout gives users wide file visibility while using wall space efficiently. Compared with many traditional vertical file cabinets, lateral drawers make large groups of records easier to browse, organize, and retrieve. This model is a strong choice for active files, legal records, patient records, HR files, accounting records, contracts, titles, deeds, business documents, and other original paper records that cannot be easily replaced.

Key Product Details

• Model: 4-3822-C
• Product Line: FireKing Classic Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet
• Drawer Count: 4 drawers
• File Compatibility: Letter and legal-size filing
• Exterior Dimensions: 52-3/4"H x 37-1/2"W x 22-1/8"D
• Interior Drawer Dimensions: 10-3/4"H x 31-15/16"W x 15-1/8"D
• Weight: 867 lbs.
• Standard Lock: UL-listed Medeco® high-security key lock
• Included Filing Support: 1 follower block per drawer
• Country of Origin: Made in USA
• Warranty: FireKing Limited Lifetime Warranty

Certified Protection Ratings

The FireKing 4-3822-C is built for real-world disaster protection, not just everyday office filing. The UL Class 350 1-hour fire rating helps protect paper records during severe fire exposure. The cabinet is also impact tested with a 30-foot drop after the burn test, helping protect contents in conditions associated with building fires, falling debris, and structural collapse.

This model also includes ETL 30-minute fire verification for common digital media, including hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and thumb drives. Important digital records should still be backed up off-site or in the cloud, but this added rating gives short-term protection for certain digital media stored inside the cabinet.

Water resistance is another important feature. Sprinklers and fire hoses can damage paper records even when flames do not directly reach the cabinet. FireKing Classic lateral cabinets are designed to help protect contents from water exposure during emergency response.

Filing Features and Daily Use

• Letter and legal filing supports the most common office file sizes.
• Wide lateral drawers make large file groups easier to view and retrieve.
• High-side drawer bodies support hanging folders without separate hanging folder frames.
• Follower block per drawer helps keep files upright, supported, and easier to manage.
• Independent drawer protection allows each drawer to function as its own insulated container.
• 4-drawer storage provides strong capacity for shared filing areas and records departments.

The FireKing 4-3822-C is a good choice for offices with heavy file volume that still need dependable daily access. Records can be grouped by client, patient, case, employee, account, department, year, title, or project. The lateral design helps users see file groups more easily than many deep vertical drawers, especially in shared office environments.

Construction and Security

FireKing Classic lateral cabinets are built for long-term office use, fire resistance, impact protection, and secure document storage. The cabinet uses 100% gypsum fire-resistant insulation reinforced by a 1" x 2" lattice made of 14-gauge galvanized welded steel wire. Insulation between drawers helps each drawer act as a separate protected compartment.

The powder-coated finish is applied to all sides, including the bottom, and is designed to resist scratches and stains. Field-replaceable steel panels and drawer heads help extend the useful life of the cabinet if exterior damage occurs. Surface-mounted drawer pulls allow more insulation inside the drawer heads, improving the cabinet’s protective construction.

The UL-listed Medeco® high-security key lock provides stronger file security than a standard office cabinet lock. A two-position drawer catch allows access to certain drawers while drawers containing sensitive files can remain locked.

Specifications

Color Options and Delivery

FireKing insulated filing cabinets are available in professional powder-coated finishes. Standard FireKing colors include Arctic White, Ivory White, Parchment, Tan, Taupe, Brown, Black, Sand, Champagne, Platinum, and Pewter. Stock colors such as Black, Parchment, and Platinum may ship faster when available. Custom colors may also be available upon request.

This cabinet weighs 867 lbs. and ships by freight. Delivery access should be reviewed before shipment, especially for inside delivery, residential delivery, elevators, stairs, tight turns, small truck access, or limited-access locations. Please confirm doorway width, hallway turns, elevator access, floor load concerns, and final placement location before ordering inside delivery.

Delivery Options

• Dock or Curbside Delivery: Best for commercial locations that can receive freight from a full-size truck. The cabinet is delivered on a pallet, and the customer is responsible for moving it from the delivery point.
• Inside Doorway or Garage Delivery: Available as an upgrade for qualifying commercial or residential locations. This service is intended for delivery just inside the first accessible doorway, lobby, receiving area, or garage. The cabinet remains packaged and on the pallet.
• Full-Service Set-in-Place Delivery: Available as an upgrade for qualifying locations with ground-floor or elevator access. This service includes uncartoning, placement, and removal of packaging materials.

Step Limit: Inside delivery and full-service delivery are limited to no more than 3 steps up or down. If your delivery requires more than 3 steps, stairs, tight turns, long carries, restricted truck access, floor protection, a certificate of insurance, a special appointment request, or other unusual site conditions, please contact us before placing your order.

Residential Deliveries: Residential delivery is available; however, this item is a very heavy freight shipment and is best suited for curbside or garage delivery when shipping to a residence. If full-service residential delivery is needed, we may require a delivery review before shipment to confirm truck access, driveway access, doorway clearance, and a safe delivery path. The delivery carrier may be unable to complete full-service delivery if the delivery area is too tight, difficult, or unsafe.

Please review doorway width, hallway turns, elevator access, floor load concerns, and the final placement location before selecting inside delivery or full-service delivery. If you are unsure which delivery option is right for your location, contact us before ordering.

Helpful Resources

• 38" Lateral Spec Sheet
• FireKing Product Color Options
• FireKing Lock Options
• FireKing Warranty Information
• Full FireKing Product Catalog
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