Phoenix LAT4W38 38-Inch Wide 4-Drawer Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet

The Phoenix LAT4W38 Fireproof Lateral File Cabinet is a 4-drawer, 38-3/4" wide fireproof lateral file cabinet designed for high-capacity letter and legal-size filing. It is built for offices, records rooms, legal departments, medical practices, schools, accounting departments, government agencies, and businesses that need protected document storage in a space-efficient lateral cabinet.

This model offers strong filing capacity while using less floor width than larger 44" lateral fireproof file cabinets. The 4-drawer design provides substantial vertical storage for active files, archived records, client documents, personnel records, contracts, financial records, and other important paper documents. Files can be stored letter or legal size, side-to-side or front-to-back, giving your office flexibility in how records are organized.

The LAT4W38 is built with Phoenix fire-resistant construction and proprietary Styronite® insulation. It carries a UL Class 350 1-hour fire rating and is tested to withstand 1700°F for one hour. It is also impact tested, explosion tested, and water resistant, making it a strong choice for businesses that need more than basic metal file storage.

Key Product Details

• Model: LAT4W38
• Product Line: World Class Insulated Files
• Drawer Count: 4 drawers
• File Compatibility: Letter and legal-size files, side-to-side or front-to-back
• Exterior Dimensions: 54-3/4"H x 38-3/4"W x 23-5/8"D
• Interior Drawer Dimensions: 10-1/2"H x 32-1/2"W x 15"D
• Weight: 878 lbs.
• Standard Colors: Black, Light Gray, and Putty
• Delivery: Free full-service delivery included
• Warranty: 3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty plus Lifetime After-Fire Replacement Warranty

Fire, Impact, and Water Protection

The Phoenix LAT4W38 is designed to protect paper records from fire and related emergency conditions. The cabinet is UL Class 350 rated for one hour at 1700°F, helping keep paper documents below critical temperatures during a fire. For businesses that store records that cannot be easily replaced, this level of protection is far more dependable than a standard office file cabinet.

The cabinet is also impact tested to withstand a 30 ft. drop while maintaining cabinet integrity. This matters because fires can involve collapsing floors, falling debris, or movement during emergency response. The LAT4W38 is also explosion tested for 2000°F flash fire exposure.

Water resistance is another important part of fire protection. Sprinklers and fire hoses can damage documents even if the fire itself does not reach the cabinet. The LAT4W38 uses labyrinth seals and gaskets to help resist water from sprinklers and hose spray.

Security and Drawer Protection

• Key-operated plunger lock: The standard lock secures all drawers at once and includes 2 keys.
• Separate insulated drawers: Each drawer is independently insulated for added protection.
• Anti-tip protection: Prevents more than one drawer from opening at the same time.
• Heavy-duty suspension: Supports smooth drawer operation, even under load.
• Durable finish: Textured enamel finish is built for professional office environments.

The separate drawer insulation is especially useful in busy office environments. If one drawer happens to be open during an emergency, the remaining closed drawers are still protected as individual insulated compartments. This helps reduce the risk of losing the entire cabinet contents if the file is being accessed when an emergency begins.

Cabinet Construction

The LAT4W38 is built for commercial records storage. Its 38-3/4" wide lateral format gives offices strong filing volume in a narrower footprint than wider lateral cabinets. The 4 full-width drawers provide organized, high-volume storage while still allowing users to access records from the front of the cabinet.

The cabinet supports both letter and legal-size files stored front-to-back or side-to-side. This flexibility makes it useful for offices that manage mixed file types or are transitioning from older filing systems. The drawer suspension is designed to handle loaded drawers, and the anti-tip system helps keep the cabinet safer during daily use.

Specifications

Delivery Information

This cabinet ships by freight and includes free delivery options for commercial or residential addresses. Because the cabinet weighs 878 lbs., delivery details must be reviewed before shipment. Please tell us in advance if the delivery location includes stairs, tight turns, elevators, narrow doorways, small truck access, remote locations, or any other special access conditions.

• Dock-to-dock delivery: Best for commercial locations with a loading dock. The cabinet is left on the pallet at the dock.
• Liftgate or curbside delivery: Used when no loading dock is available. The cabinet is lowered to ground level and left outside on the pallet.
• Full-service delivery: The cabinet is brought inside, placed where requested, and packaging is removed. Maximum of 3 steps inside the building. Please allow approximately 10 business days.

Additional charges may apply for stairs, restricted access, remote locations, small truck requirements, or other special site conditions. Delivery details are confirmed before shipment. Failure to disclose special delivery conditions may result in additional fees or restocking charges if the unit is returned.

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