JL Industries Guardsman Ligature Resistant Steel Semi-Recessed Fire Rated Fire Extinguisher Cabinet 10 lb CL1017M2FX2

The JL Industries Guardsman CL1017M2FX2 is the fire-rated build of the semi-recessed Guardsman, a ligature resistant fire extinguisher cabinet for a 10 lb extinguisher, made in the USA. JL states it is UL classified and labeled up to 2 hours in accordance with UL 1479 (ASTM E814) and CAN/ULC-S115, so it can go into a fire-resistance-rated wall in a behavioral health or institutional building. It has the same 3 in angled trim style as the non-rated CL1017M2, a solid steel door with no pull and no window on a concealed stud rod hinge and a mortise cam lock installed with two keys. The trim is larger, to cover the larger fire-rated wall opening (see the submittal).

Specifications

Model	Guardsman CL1017M2FX2 (Fire-FX2)
Mounting	Semi-recessed, 3 in angled 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
Fire-rated wall opening (W×H×D)	14-1/2 in × 29 in × 4 in
Door	Solid steel, no pull, no glazing
Lock	Mortise cam lock (Kaba Ilco), installed, two keys
Hinge	Concealed stud rod
Finish	White powder coat
Wall projection (ADA limit 4 in)	3 in
Weight	25 lb
Country of Origin	USA

Rated wall or not?

The fire-rated build needs a larger wall opening than the non-rated CL1017M2: 14-1/2 in × 29 in × 4 in against 11-1/2 in × 25 in × 3-1/2 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. Our Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Selection Guide covers when a rated cabinet is required.

What ligature resistant means here

The design takes away the usual attachment points of a standard cabinet: the trim edges are angled, the door has no pull or window and the hinge is concealed. JL says the cabinet is internally tested to resist ligature attachment and names no outside test standard, so review it against your facility's own ligature risk assessment.

Extinguisher compatibility

JL rates this tub for Cosmic and Galaxy extinguishers from 2.5 to 10 lb, Mercury from 2.5 to 5 lb and the 5 lb Sentinel. Check your extinguisher's cylinder diameter and handle height against the 6 in tub depth before ordering.

Placement and mounting height follow the NFPA 10 requirements.

Where this model fits

This is the Guardsman for a rated corridor or room wall in a behavioral health unit. The door is solid, so the monthly inspection needs the key too: keep one where staff and the extinguisher inspector can reach it, and mark the cabinet's location, since the door hides the extinguisher (JL can letter the door at the factory on a quote). This model is built to order at the factory. The product image shows the non-rated build with JL's optional cylinder lock and the door open, which has the same 3 in angled trim style, and the cabinet ships built as specified in the table above. JL also builds a fire-rated fully recessed Guardsman (CL1015M2FX2), stainless steel versions and a 20 lb tub. For any of those, request a quote from this page.

Documents and downloads

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