The Cato Chief 12001-H is an all-plastic, surface-mounted fire extinguisher cabinet for a 20 lb extinguisher, made in the USA. Injection-molded high-impact polystyrene with UV inhibitors makes it a dent-proof and rust-proof alternative to a steel cabinet at a lower cost. The scored clear acrylic front panel breaks cleanly with the included aluminum-tipped hammer (tethered on a stainless cable) for emergency access, and a hexagonal security lock with two keys opens the cabinet for service. UV-resistant FIRE and Break Panel decals are included, and this cabinet ships fully assembled.
Specifications
| Model | Cato Chief 12001-H (individually packaged) |
| Mounting | Surface-mount |
| Fits extinguisher | Up to 20 lb |
| Tub interior (W×H×D) | 9 in × 26 in × 8 in |
| Overall (W×H×D) | 11-1/2 in × 28-1/2 in × 9-1/2 in |
| Material | High-impact polystyrene, white body with clear scored acrylic panel |
| Access | Break hammer on stainless cable + hexagonal lock with 2 keys |
| Weight | 6 lb |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Extinguisher compatibility
The manufacturer rates this tub for dry-chemical units from 2.5 up to 20 lb plus comparable cartridge and clean-agent models up to 15.5 lb. The deep 8 in tub is what clears the larger-diameter 20 lb cylinders that will not fit a smaller cabinet. Confirm the cylinder diameter on your extinguisher's cut sheet against the tub dimensions above. See our Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Selection Guide for the full fit matrix.
Placement and mounting height follow the NFPA 10 requirements.