Phoenix World Class 4-Drawer Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet, 44" Wide, Class 350 1-Hour Rated (LAT4W44)

The Phoenix LAT4W44 Fireproof Lateral File Cabinet is a 4-drawer, 44" wide lateral fireproof file cabinet built for offices that need maximum legal and letter-size filing capacity with dependable fire, impact, water, and security protection. This model is a strong choice for law firms, medical offices, financial institutions, government agencies, records departments, schools, and businesses that need to protect important paper records in a high-capacity lateral filing system.

The LAT4W44 combines wide lateral storage with Phoenix fire-resistant construction. It holds letter or legal-size files side-to-side or front-to-back, giving your office flexibility in how records are organized. At 972 lbs., this is a heavy-duty commercial file cabinet designed for serious document protection and long-term use.

Key Product Details

• Model: LAT4W44
• Product Line: Phoenix World Class Lateral File
• 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 44"W x 23-5/8"D
• Interior Drawer Dimensions: 10-1/2"H x 38"W x 15"D
• Weight: 972 lbs.
• Standard Colors: Black, Light Gray, and Putty
• Delivery: Free full-service delivery included
• Warranty: 3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty plus Phoenix after-fire replacement protection

Fire, Impact, and Water Protection

The Phoenix LAT4W44 is built to protect paper records from more than everyday office damage. It carries an NT Fire 017 60 Paper rating, equivalent to UL Class 350 1-hour fire and impact protection. This means the cabinet is designed to help keep paper documents below critical temperatures during a fire for up to one hour.

The cabinet is also impact tested for a 30 ft. fall and explosion tested for 2000°F flash fire exposure. These ratings are important because real fires often involve structural collapse, extreme heat, and emergency response conditions. The cabinet is also water resistant, with special gaskets and a sealing system designed to help protect contents from sprinkler spray and fire hose water.

For certain less sensitive media, the LAT4W44 includes an MTC Grade B 30-minute digital media rating. This may help protect items such as CDs, DVDs, USB drives, flash drives, and memory sticks for limited exposure periods. For highly sensitive digital media or long-term media protection, a dedicated media safe may still be the better option.

Security and Drawer Protection

• Plunger lock: The standard plunger lock secures all drawers at once.
• Lock bypass: Selected drawers can remain unlocked while the cabinet itself stays locked.
• Separate insulated drawers: Each drawer is built as its own protected compartment.
• Anti-tip protection: Prevents more than one drawer from opening at the same time.
• Three-way suspension: Supports drawers from the sides and underneath when fully loaded.

The separate insulated drawer design is especially useful in office environments. If one drawer is open during a fire, the other closed drawers remain protected as individual compartments. This helps reduce the risk of total record loss if the cabinet is being accessed when an emergency occurs.

Cabinet Construction

The LAT4W44 is constructed with inner and outer steel walls surrounding Phoenix proprietary insulation. The steel uni-body construction provides strength, while the insulation helps deliver the fire resistance needed for paper record protection. The drawers are supported by a three-way suspension system, helping them operate more smoothly when loaded with files.

The 44" wide lateral format gives this cabinet a high filing capacity while maintaining a professional office appearance. The textured enamel finish is durable enough for business use and is available in Black, Light Gray, and Putty to coordinate with common office furniture and record storage areas.

Specifications

Delivery Information

This cabinet ships by freight and includes free delivery options for commercial or residential addresses. Because the cabinet weighs 972 lbs., delivery planning is important. Please tell us in advance about stairs, tight turns, narrow doorways, elevators, small truck access, remote locations, or any unusual delivery 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 in the requested location, 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. All 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 3 Drawer Lateral Models
• Download the Phoenix LAT4W44 Spec Sheet