Phoenix World Class 2-Drawer Lateral Fireproof File Cabinet, 31" Wide, Class 350 1-Hour Rated (LAT2W31)

The Phoenix LAT2W31 Fireproof Lateral File Cabinet is a 2-drawer, 31" wide lateral fireproof file cabinet designed for legal and letter-size filing in one of the most compact footprints in the Phoenix lateral file cabinet line. It is a strong choice for private offices, home offices, reception areas, exam rooms, administrative workstations, small records areas, and offices where secure document storage is important but available floor space is limited.

This model provides the filing convenience of a lateral file cabinet with a lower 2-drawer profile and a narrow 31" width. It is ideal for active records, client files, patient records, employee documents, school files, legal paperwork, financial records, contracts, and other important paper documents that need both organization and fire protection.

The LAT2W31 supports both legal and letter-size files, stored front-to-back or side-to-side. This gives your office flexible filing options without requiring a wider 38" or 44" cabinet. 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: LAT2W31
• 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 31"W x 23-5/8"D
• Interior Drawer Dimensions: 10-1/2"H x 25"W x 15"D
• Weight: 335 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 LAT2W31 is designed 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 much stronger protection option than a standard metal file cabinet, especially for records that are difficult or impossible to replace.

The cabinet is also impact tested to withstand a 30 foot drop while maintaining integrity. This matters because real fires can involve structural collapse, falling debris, and heavy emergency response conditions. The LAT2W31 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 paper records even if flames do not directly reach the cabinet. The LAT2W31 uses labyrinth seals and gaskets to help resist water from sprinklers and hose spray, giving your documents 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 31" Lateral Fireproof File?

A 2-drawer 31" lateral fireproof file cabinet is ideal when you need secure lateral filing in the smallest Phoenix lateral footprint. It gives you the convenience of wide drawer access while keeping the cabinet narrow enough for tighter rooms, smaller offices, reception areas, home offices, and compact records spaces.

The lower 28-3/4" height also makes this cabinet practical in more layouts. In many cases, it can be placed under counters, near desks, beside workstations, or in areas where taller fireproof cabinets would feel too large. The top surface may also be useful for light-duty office needs, file sorting, small equipment, or frequently used supplies, depending on the surrounding space.

Specifications

Delivery Information

This cabinet includes free white glove delivery. Because the LAT2W31 weighs 335 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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