Phoenix World Class 3-Drawer Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet, 44" Wide, Class 350 1-Hour Rated (LAT3W44)

The Phoenix LAT3W44 Fireproof Lateral File Cabinet is a 3-drawer, 44" wide lateral fireproof file cabinet designed for high-capacity legal and letter-size filing. It is built for offices, law firms, healthcare practices, financial departments, schools, government offices, and records-heavy businesses that need secure document storage with fire, impact, water, and theft-resistant features.

This model offers a practical middle ground between a smaller 2-drawer cabinet and a taller 4-drawer fireproof lateral file. The 3-drawer layout provides substantial filing capacity while keeping the cabinet at a more accessible working height. At 41-3/4" high, the top surface may also be useful for office equipment, temporary sorting, or daily workflow needs.

The wide 44" format gives the LAT3W44 strong lateral filing capacity. It supports both legal and letter-size files stored front-to-back or side-to-side, giving your office flexibility in how files are arranged. Built with Phoenix proprietary Styronite® insulation, this cabinet is UL Class 350 fire rated and tested to withstand 1700°F for 1 hour.

Key Product Details

• Model: LAT3W44
• Product Line: World Class Insulated Files
• Drawer Count: 3 drawers
• File Compatibility: Letter and legal-size files, side-to-side or front-to-back
• Exterior Dimensions: 41-3/4"H x 44"W x 23-5/8"D
• Interior Drawer Dimensions: 10-1/2"H x 38-1/4"W x 15"D
• Weight: 771 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 LAT3W44 is designed to protect paper records from fire and the related damage that often comes with an emergency. The cabinet is UL Class 350 rated for 1 hour at 1700°F, helping keep paper documents below critical temperatures during a fire. For businesses that store contracts, legal files, client records, financial documents, medical files, employee records, or permanent business records, this protection is far more dependable than a standard metal file cabinet.

The cabinet is also tested to withstand a 30 foot drop while maintaining cabinet integrity. This matters because real fires can involve collapsing floors, falling debris, and heavy emergency response conditions. The LAT3W44 is also explosion tested for 2000°F flash fire exposure.

Water resistance is another important part of the cabinet’s protection. Sprinklers and fire hoses can damage records even if flames do not reach the cabinet directly. The LAT3W44 uses labyrinth seals and gaskets to help resist water from sprinklers and hose spray.

Security and Drawer Protection

• Key-operated plunger 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 when loaded.
• Durable textured enamel finish: Helps resist fingerprints, scuffs, and abrasions.

The separate insulated drawer design is especially valuable in busy offices. If one drawer is open during an emergency, the remaining closed drawers continue to provide protected storage as individual insulated compartments. This helps reduce the risk of losing the entire cabinet contents if someone is accessing files when an emergency begins.

Why Choose a 3-Drawer Lateral Fireproof File?

A 3-drawer lateral file cabinet is a smart choice when your office needs more capacity than a 2-drawer model but does not want the added height of a 4-drawer cabinet. The LAT3W44 gives users wide filing access, strong storage volume, and a more convenient working height.

This makes it a good fit for shared office areas, administrative departments, legal offices, accounting teams, medical records areas, real estate offices, and other environments where documents need to be both protected and easy to access. The wider drawer format also makes it easier to organize large groups of files by client, department, matter, year, case, property, employee, or account.

Specifications

Delivery Information

This cabinet includes free white glove delivery. Because the LAT3W44 weighs 771 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.

• 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.

Helpful Resources

• Shop All Lateral Fireproof File Cabinets
• Browse All Fireproof File Cabinets
• View Phoenix 2 Drawer Lateral Models
• View Phoenix 4 Drawer Lateral Models
• Download the Phoenix LAT3W44 Spec Sheet