Surface-mounted outdoors steel fire cabinet for 30 lbs extinguishers.

Surface-mounted galvanized steel cabinet for 30 lbs fire extinguishers - full metal door, outdoor use

The EC13 cabinet by Sylprotec is a surface-mounted 16-gauge galvanized steel cabinet designed to protect 30 lbs portable fire extinguishers in the most demanding outdoor and industrial environments. Its red acrylic finish resists weather. The full metal door is mounted on a stainless steel piano hinge and secured with a zinc-plated latch. The cabinet is supplied with 2 keys. Extinguisher not included.

Interior dimensions: height 31 3/4 in x width 13 7/8 in x depth 8 3/4 in. Exterior dimensions: height 33 in x width 14 1/4 in x depth 9 1/4 in. This very large-format model is the appropriate choice for heavy industrial sites, high fire-risk zones and installations requiring a high-capacity extinguisher.

Benefits

Very large format for 30 lbs extinguishers

The EC13 is the largest surface-mounted cabinet in the Sylprotec line for portable fire extinguishers. Its interior dimensions (height 31 3/4 in x width 13 7/8 in x depth 8 3/4 in) accommodate 30 lbs ABC dry chemical powder extinguishers, required in high-risk zones such as petrochemical industries, chemical production sites, industrial paint shops and flammable material storage areas.

The presence of a 30 lbs extinguisher is often required by fire prevention inspectors in these risk zones, and this cabinet ensures its protection and accessibility at all times.

Robust galvanized steel construction

Made of 16-gauge galvanized steel with a red acrylic coating, the EC13 offers the same mechanical strength as the EC11 and EC12 models, in a larger format for higher-capacity extinguishers. The continuous stainless steel piano hinge ensures warp-free door opening across the full cabinet height, even under the most intensive use conditions. Galvanization protects against rust in moderately humid environments.

Security and access control

The zinc-plated latch with the 2 included keys provides secure access control to the 30 lbs extinguisher. This locking is particularly important for high-capacity equipment, whose replacement cost is significant and whose presence on site is often regulated. The bright red color of the cabinet enables immediate identification in an emergency.

Fields of Application

The EC13 cabinet is designed for heavy industrial environments and high fire-risk sites requiring a 30 lbs extinguisher. It is particularly suited to petrochemical sites and refineries, chemical production plants and industrial laboratories, industrial paint shops and solvent zones, power plants and electrical substations, flammable material storage facilities, as well as large-scale manufacturing and industrial assembly areas.

In these environments, fire prevention codes often require high-capacity extinguishers in specific zones, and this cabinet ensures their protection and accessibility in compliance with regulatory requirements.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a 30 lbs extinguisher instead of a 20 lbs?

30 lbs extinguishers are required in high fire-risk zones or large spaces where greater extinguishing capacity is needed. Fire prevention codes (NFPA, ULC) specify requirements based on occupancy classification, risk type and covered area. Consult a fire prevention specialist to determine the specific requirements for your installation.

Is this cabinet compatible with all 30 lbs extinguishers?

Interior dimensions are: height 31 3/4 in x width 13 7/8 in x depth 8 3/4 in. It is recommended to verify the exact extinguisher dimensions before installation to confirm compatibility. 30 lbs extinguishers vary slightly in dimensions depending on the manufacturer and extinguishing agent type.

Is galvanization sufficient for highly corrosive environments?

The EC13 galvanization provides good rust protection in humid and moderately corrosion-exposed environments. For highly corrosive environments (coastal zones, intensive saline environments, direct contact with aggressive chemicals), the EC6ST stainless steel 304 model for 10 lbs extinguishers, or consultation with a corrosion protection specialist, may be more appropriate.

Complementary Suggestions for Industrial Fire Safety

Looking for complementary fire safety equipment to go with this outdoor steel 30 lbs cabinet; also see the surface steel 20 lbs cabinet (EC12), the surface steel 10 lbs cabinet (EC11), the surface plastic 20 lbs cabinet (EC10), the large-format semi-recessed cabinet (EC7), the stainless semi-recessed 10 lbs cabinet (EC6ST), the surface plastic 10 lbs cabinet (EC9), the recessed fire hose cabinet (BC100) and the surface fire hose cabinet (BC101).

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Looking for more industrial fire protection equipment, see the steel outdoor 20 lbs cabinet (EC12), the steel outdoor 10 lbs cabinet (EC11) and the plastic outdoor 20 lbs cabinet (EC10).

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