In some environments - such as remote or maritime locations or settings with a lot of people or high-value equipment - every second counts during a fire evacuation. To insulate flammable liquids from heat and flames in the event of a fire, allowing the maximum amount of time for evacuation and for first responders to arrive, a 30- or 90-minute rated cabinet uses carefully designed features.
- Special heat-sensitive strips that expand to fill door and frame gaps to keep out heat and flames
- Steel doors with fusible links that trigger the door to automatically close when temperatures reach 122oF
- Each door has an independent cylinder lock to prevent unauthorized access
- Special air vents help disburse chemical fumes but automatically close when temperatures reach 158oF to protect cabinet contents
- Lip-up shelves and a bottom spill-proof containment sump prevent chemicals from leaking onto the facility floor
- These cabinets are FM approved and EN compliant; they also meet NFPA 30, NFPA1, and OSHA standards as well as the U.S. Coast Guard's SOLAS-5 guidelines for marine vessels
