JL Industries Academy Aluminum Semi-Recessed Fire Rated Fire Extinguisher Cabinet 10 lb 1027F10FX2

The JL Industries Academy 1027F10FX2 is the fire-rated build of the semi-recessed 3 in rolled-trim Academy aluminum cabinet with a full-view acrylic door, for a 10 lb extinguisher, made in the USA. The Fire-FX2 construction lines the cabinet with foil-faced mineral wool insulation and is UL classified and labeled up to 2 hours in accordance with UL 1479 (ASTM E814) and CAN/ULC-S115, so the cabinet can go into a fire-resistance-rated wall without compromising the wall's rating for its listed assemblies. Outside it matches the non-rated 1027F10, which is the cabinet in the photo: anodized aluminum door and trim with a silver finish, one 8-1/2 in × 22-3/4 in clear acrylic pane, a continuous hinge and a zinc-plated pull handle with roller catch. The same fire-rated cabinet with a white steel door and trim is the 1017F10FX2, and with a stainless steel door and trim it is the 1037F10FX2.

Specifications

Model	Academy 1027F10FX2 (Fire-FX2)
Also listed as	C1027F10FX2 (the model number on JL's drawings and submittals)
Mounting	Semi-recessed, 3 in rolled trim
Fits extinguisher	2.5 to 10 lb
Fire rating	UL classified and labeled up to 2 hours per UL 1479 (ASTM E814) and CAN/ULC-S115
Tub interior (W×H×D)	10-1/2 in × 24 in × 6 in
Trim, outside (W×H)	13-7/8 in × 27-3/8 in
Rough wall opening (W×H×D)	12-13/16 in × 26-5/16 in × 4 in
Material / finish	0.040 in aluminum door, 0.050 in aluminum trim, anodized finish. 24 ga galvanized steel tub, painted white. 22 ga galvannealed steel flange. Foil-faced mineral wool insulation
Door	Full view, 0.090 in clear acrylic glazing 8-1/2 in × 22-3/4 in, zinc-plated pull handle, roller catch, 180° continuous hinge
Wall projection (ADA limit 4 in)	Trim projects 3 in and the pull adds about 1 in, which JL counts within the 4 in limit. Locate the handle 48 in or less above the floor
Country of Origin	USA

Rated wall or not?

The fire-rated build needs a larger rough opening than the non-rated 1027F10: 12-13/16 in × 26-5/16 in × 4 in against 11-1/2 in × 25 in × 3-1/8 in. The two are not interchangeable once the wall is framed, so confirm the wall's rating before you cut the opening. A listed cabinet is valid only for its listed wall assemblies. Confirm the assembly with your AHJ, and install it to JL's Fire-FX2 installation guide (14I-102), linked below. Our Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Selection Guide covers when a rated cabinet is required.

Extinguisher compatibility

JL rates this tub for dry-chemical extinguishers from 2.5 to 10 lb, Halotron clean agent from 2.5 to 5 lb, and a 5 lb CO2 extinguisher. Before ordering, compare your extinguisher's overall height, handle included, with the tub's inside height and its overall width, hose included, with the inside width. Its cylinder diameter has to fit the 6 in tub depth. Allow at least 1 in of clearance each way and check that it fits through the door opening. See our Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Selection Guide for how depth drives fit.

Placement and mounting height follow the NFPA 10 requirements.

Documents and downloads

For specification and installation: the manufacturer's Academy 1027F10FX2 submittal (PDF), Fire-FX2 cabinet installation guide (14I-102) (PDF), cabinet maintenance guide (PDF). Need a project-specific submittal filled out? Send us the project details with a quote request.