Are fireproof file cabinets heavy, and do they require special floor considerations?

Yes. Fireproof file cabinets are heavy because of their insulated, fire-rated construction. When installing fireproof file cabinets above the ground floor, building owner or structural engineer approval may be required to confirm that the floor structure can support the load.

What types of files fit in these cabinets?

Fireproof file cabinets are available for letter, legal, tabbed, binder, and oversized flat file storage, so you can match the cabinet configuration to your documents.

Are these cabinets water-resistant too?

Yes. Most fireproof file cabinet models include water-resistant seals or gasketing to help prevent damage from sprinkler systems or fire hoses during a fire event.

Are large fireproof file cabinet solutions available for bulk storage?

Yes. Large fireproof storage solutions include full fireproof vaults, vault doors, and high density fireproof storage systems used for critical records, archives, and high security assets that require bulk protection.

Are modular fireproof file cabinet vaults relocatable?

Yes. Modular fireproof file cabinet vaults can be disassembled and relocated, allowing you to reuse the fire-rated system when facilities relocate, renovate, or expand.

Do you offer lateral and vertical formats?

Yes. Fireproof file cabinets are available in both vertical and lateral formats, and you can also choose oversized fireproof cabinets for larger materials.

Can I use these in a modular vault or SCIF room?

Yes. Fireproof cabinets are often installed within modular vaults, SCIF rooms, and other government-approved secure spaces to provide additional fire and access protection for stored records.

Fireproof File Cabinet Systems for Secure Paper Records

Need proven protection for critical paper files? Our fireproof file cabinet options safeguard records from fire, water, and impact while fitting the way your team actually works—vertical, lateral, and oversized formats for legal, healthcare, government, and AEC environments. UL-rated insulation and independently sealed drawers help keep documents readable after a disaster, with keyed or digital locks to control access. Explore configurations, finishes, and accessories, then request a consultation to get specs, pricing, and layouts tailored to your space. We also offer budgeting support, installation, and nationwide service to keep your storage compliant and organized.

Filing cabinet with top safe drawer and combination lock above three hanging-file drawers.

Fireproof File Cabinets: Built to Protect Documents

These fireproof file cabinets meet UL Class 350 standards for fire resistance, offering secure file cabinet storage for paper records in offices, vaults, and storage rooms. Each drawer in these fireproof filing cabinets is insulated and independently sealed to contain heat and help prevent water intrusion.

Features include:

UL-rated fire protection for 1 or 2 hours
Water and impact resistant
High-security key or digital lock options

Secure Fireproof Filing Cabinets for any Office

Choose from vertical, lateral, and oversized fireproof filing cabinets to suit your filing format and space constraints. These secure file cabinet configurations include letter or legal sizes, four-drawer towers, and lateral files for high-volume access. Select a fireproof locking file cabinet when you need added control over access to sensitive records.

1- to 4-drawer vertical cabinets
Lateral cabinets for side-tab or large files
Oversized cabinets for maps, plans, or binders

Fire-resistant storage cabinet with adjustable shelves for binder and file storage

Vertical filing cabinet with four drawers and top-drawer lock for hanging files.

Improve Your Modular Vaults & Secure Rooms with a Fire Resistant File Cabinet

For environments with sensitive data or compliance requirements, a fire resistant file cabinet can be installed within modular vaults, SCIF rooms, or secure file areas. These fireproof cabinets support HIPAA, CJIS, and financial records standards.

Compatible with secure office buildouts
Great for legal, government, and healthcare use
Supports records retention and audit prep

Four-drawer fireproof file cabinet with locking top drawer in a records room — Protect case files, wills, and evidence records with UL-rated fire protection and a fireproof locking file cabinet.

Legal practices depend on quick access to sensitive paper files stored in dependable fireproof file cabinets. Our vertical fireproof file cabinets keep documents protected from fire, water, and impact while maintaining day-to-day accessibility.

Choose letter or legal sizes with keyed or digital locks to support chain-of-custody and retention policies.

UL Class 350, 1–2 hour fire ratings
Individually insulated drawers resist heat & water
High-security key or electronic locks

Fire-resistant storage cabinet with adjustable shelves for binders and files — Safeguard patient charts and compliance documents while streamlining HIPAA audits.

Hospitals and clinics store critical paper records that must stay readable after a disaster. Lateral and shelved fireproof cabinets provide larger openings for side-tab files and binders, giving you a secure file cabinet option for compliance documents.

Integrate with badge access and secure areas to maintain HIPAA compliance and controlled access.

Wide drawers for side-tab folders & binders
Impact and water resistance for disaster events
Compatible with secure rooms and vaults

Four-drawer legal-size fireproof filing cabinet with key lock — Preserve permits, personnel files, and historical documents with 2-hour fire ratings.

Agencies need dependable protection for retention schedules and audit readiness. Cabinets with independent drawer seals help contain heat and repel water from suppression systems.

Ideal for city clerks, courts, and archives with daily file retrieval.

Letter & legal sizes; 1–4 drawers
Durable construction for high-traffic offices
Keyed, combo, or digital locking options

Large double-door fireproof cabinet for oversized plans and binders — Store maps, plans, and bound project sets in oversized fire-resistant cabinets.

Design firms and construction teams retain oversized paper artifacts that standard drawers can’t handle. Our large-capacity fireproof cabinets protect media during transportation and storage.

Add multi-point locking and adjustable shelves to fit changing project archives.

Oversized capacity for plans, maps & binders
Adjustable shelving with heavy-duty supports
Multi-point security with durable hinges

Filing cabinet with four drawers and key lock for securing hanging legal-size documents

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Fireproof Vertical File Cabinet

Compact 1- to 4-drawer vertical cabinet
Designed for letter or legal folders
UL-rated 350 fire protection

Better

Fireproof Lateral File Cabinet

Wider drawers for side-tab or large files
Built-in locks and impact-resistant shell
Ideal for offices with high-volume access

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Large Fireproof Cabinet

Oversized storage for maps, binders, and plans
Multi-point locking system
Best choice for archival or oversized files

Honest Results

“AWESOME team. Southwest Solutions Group did great on supplying us our new filing equipment and labeling system with folders. No complaints. We Love our new filing system and glad to be rid of our filing cabinets!”

“What I love about SSG is that you seem to have a product for about everything related to storage, you’re flexible with design options, you’re quick to respond, and perhaps most of all you always have CAD drawings that I can use in my drawings which makes my life easier. If there’s somebody else out there that does what you do, I don’t know who they are.”

“I searched high and low for a heavy-duty cabinet that was new, attractive, had drawers that could support more than 100 lbs., and was reasonably priced. I was running out of time when I found your website, it was a lifesaver!”

Southwest Solutions Near You

With 7 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, plus teams covering every major metro area nationwide, Southwest Solutions Group delivers expert fireproof file cabinet sales, design, installation, and maintenance support wherever you need it.

Fireproof File Cabinet Service Areas

Texas

Offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Austin
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio

Oklahoma

Office in Edmond w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Broken Arrow
Edmond
Lawton
Norman
Oklahoma City
Tulsa

Kansas

Office in Lenexa w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Kansas City
Lawrence
Olathe
Overland Park
Topeka
Wichita

Colorado

Office in Englewood w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Aurora
Colorado Springs
Denver
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Boulder

Alaska