How To Order The Right #
How to Order the Right Cabinet the First Time
It is not uncommon with all of the different cabinet choices on the market for a cabinet to be ordered and shipped only to find there was a discrepancy that could have been avoided. By asking a few simple questions, you can significantly reduce the chances of error.
- What capacity and type of fire extinguisher? (A 10 lb Carbon dioxide extinguisher will require a much larger cabinet than a 10 lb a.b.c. extinguisher).
- What type of material do they need? Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.
- Do they want recessed, semi-recessed or surface mounted cabinets?
- What type and size of trim projection would they like? Flat, square or rolled edge? 5/16", 1 1/2", 2 1/2" etc.?
- How much wall depth do they have?
(They may ask for a fully recessed cabinet but not have the wall depth to accommodate that type). - What style of door do they want? Full window, partial window, no window?
- Do they need a lock or lettering? Each cabinet can be different so verify any options that they may require, lock, alarm, specific lettering type, etc.
- Is this cabinet being installed in a fire rated wall? (In order to maintain the integrity of a fire wall, you may be required to install a fire rated cabinet).
- Do you need to meet A.D.A. requirements? (Some cabinets may protrude too far into the corridor to meet A.D.A. guidelines.)