What is the difference between fire-resistant and fireproof filing cabinets?

No filing cabinet is completely fireproof — the industry standard term is 'fire-resistant' or 'fire-rated.' UL-rated fire-resistant cabinets are tested to maintain internal temperatures below 350°F (for paper) or 125°F (for media) for a specified duration (typically 1 hour or 2 hours) during a fire. Standard steel filing cabinets offer no fire protection. If document preservation is critical, invest in a UL-rated model. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries fire-resistant options — call 1-800-460-0858.