Valve Cabinets



UL Classified 5/8" Type X gypsum board inserted in the cavity between the two layers. Warnock Hersey has approved the Safeguard Cabinets to be mounted in any face of fire rated steel or wood stud for up to 2 hour rated walls without affecting its fire rating. The above meets the requirement test ASTM-E119-98 with test report WHI-495- 1534.

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SAFEGUARD Rated Valve Cabinets
APEX Non-Rated Valve Cabinets

The Strike First Valve Cabinets are designed with the same quality features as our Apex and Safeguard Series cabinets and are available with a full metal or full glass door panel.

Safeguard Valve Knockout Drilling: No knockouts are provided with Safeguard Valve Cabinets. Find the exact location of the pipe(s) which enter the cabinet and mark the cabinet tub appropriately. Both outside and inside tubs and insulation material must be completely open to receive pipe(s).


Model # Return Trim Interior Tub Size Overall Outside Trim Dim. Rough Opening Knockout Locations Angle Valve Cad File
    W H D W H W H D A B    
Apex Non-Fire Rated
A-VC-FR-FG 1/4" 18" 18" 8" 22" 22" 18 1/4" 18 1/4" 7 3/4" 9 4 2 1/2
A-VC-FR-FM 1/4" 18" 18" 8" 22" 22" 18 1/4" 18 1/4" 7 3/4" 9 4 2 1/2
A-VC-FR-VD 1/4" 18" 18" 8" 22" 22" 18 1/4" 18 1/4" 7 3/4" 9 4 2 1/2
Safeguard Fire Rated
S-VC-FR-FG 1/4" 18" 18" 8" 22" 22" 19 5/6" 19 5/6" 8 1/2" - - 2 1/2
S-VC-FR-FM 1/4" 18" 18" 8" 22" 22" 19 5/6" 19 5/6" 8 1/2" - - 2 1/2
S-VC-FR-VD 1/4" 18" 18" 8" 22" 22" 19 5/6" 19 5/6" 8 1/2" - - 2 1/2