Phoenix World Class 2-Drawer Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet, 38" Wide, Class 350 1-Hour Rated (LAT2W38)

The Phoenix LAT2W38 Fireproof Lateral File Cabinet is a 2-drawer, 38-3/4" wide lateral fireproof file cabinet designed for legal and letter-size filing. It is a practical choice for offices, records rooms, law firms, accounting departments, medical practices, schools, financial offices, government departments, and administrative spaces that need secure document storage with fire protection in a more compact footprint than a 44" wide lateral cabinet.

This model offers the filing convenience of a lateral file cabinet with a lower 2-drawer profile. The 38" wide format provides wide drawer access for active files, client records, personnel files, contracts, medical records, accounting files, school documents, and archived business paperwork. At 28-3/4" high, the cabinet can fit well in private offices, reception areas, under-counter spaces, shared workstations, or areas where a taller 3-drawer or 4-drawer fireproof file cabinet is not needed.

The LAT2W38 supports both legal and letter-size files, stored front-to-back or side-to-side. This gives your office flexibility when organizing mixed filing systems. Built with Phoenix proprietary Styronite® insulation, the cabinet carries a UL Class 350 fire rating and is tested to withstand 1700°F for 1 hour. Each drawer is independently insulated to help protect closed drawers even if another drawer is open.

Key Product Details

• Model: LAT2W38
• Product Line: World Class Insulated Files
• Drawer Count: 2 drawers
• File Compatibility: Letter and legal-size files, side-to-side or front-to-back
• Exterior Dimensions: 28-3/4"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: 483 lbs.
• Standard Colors: Black, Light Gray, and Putty
• Delivery: Free white glove delivery included
• Warranty: 3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty plus Lifetime After-Fire Replacement Warranty

Fire, Impact, and Water Protection

The Phoenix LAT2W38 is built to protect important paper records from fire and related emergency damage. The cabinet is UL Class 350 rated for 1 hour at 1700°F, helping keep paper documents below critical temperatures during a fire. This makes it a stronger protection option than a standard metal file cabinet, especially for records that are difficult or impossible to replace.

The LAT2W38 is also impact tested to withstand a 30 foot drop while maintaining cabinet integrity. Real fires can involve falling debris, collapsing floors, and emergency response activity, so impact resistance is an important part of document protection. The cabinet is also explosion tested for 2000°F flash fire exposure.

Water resistance is another important feature. Sprinklers and fire hoses can damage paper records even when flames do not reach the cabinet directly. Labyrinth seals and gaskets help resist water from sprinkler spray and fire hose spray, giving your records added protection during emergency response.

Security and Drawer Protection

• Key-operated plunger lock: Secures both 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 when loaded.
• Durable textured enamel finish: Built for professional office environments.
• Flexible filing setup: Supports legal and letter-size files front-to-back or side-to-side.

The separate insulated drawer design is useful in active offices. If one drawer is open during an emergency, the remaining closed drawer continues to provide protected storage as its own insulated compartment. This helps reduce the risk of total document loss if the cabinet is being accessed when an emergency begins.

Why Choose a 2-Drawer 38" Lateral Fireproof File?

A 2-drawer lateral fireproof file cabinet is a smart choice when you want wide filing access and certified fire protection without the added height of a larger file cabinet. The LAT2W38 gives you more drawer width than a 31" model while remaining easier to place than a 44" wide cabinet.

This makes it a good fit for private offices, reception areas, administrative workstations, under-counter spaces, small records areas, and shared office environments. The lower height can also create a practical top surface for light-duty office use, file sorting, printers, scanners, or frequently used supplies, depending on the layout.

Specifications

Delivery Information

This cabinet includes free white glove delivery. Because the LAT2W38 weighs 483 lbs., delivery details should 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.

• Commercial or residential delivery: Available with free shipping.
• 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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