What floor loading should I plan for when installing a fireproof cabinet?

Fireproof cabinets are among the heaviest office furniture items. A fully loaded 4-drawer vertical fireproof cabinet can weigh 600–800 lbs. Commercial building floors are typically rated for 50–80 lbs per sq ft live load. A 30"x20" cabinet footprint covers approximately 4.2 sq ft — so 600 lbs over 4.2 sq ft = 143 lbs/sq ft, potentially exceeding the floor rating. Always consult your building engineer before placing heavy fireproof cabinets, especially on upper floors. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we flag this for every large cabinet order — call 1-800-460-0858.