JL Industries FD-1818UW 18 × 18 Fire-Rated Insulated Access Panel – 1½-Hour Wall, White Powder Coat

The JL Industries FD-1818UW Fire Extinguisher Cabinet provides reliable fire-rated protection for extinguishers in wall assemblies. Certified UL 1½ hr, this cabinet is constructed from heavy-duty cold-rolled steel with a 2″ mineral wool insulated door to maintain fire integrity. Its universal trim with a 1″ flush flange offers a clean finish for architectural integration. The spring-assisted slam latch ensures the door auto-closes from 90°, keeping extinguishers protected and accessible. Finished in durable white powder coat, with additional colors available, the FD-1818UW is an excellent choice for code-compliant safety.

Key Features

• UL 1½ hr fire-rated extinguisher cabinet with insulated door
• Sized for 18″ × 18″ extinguisher applications
• Constructed of 16/20 ga cold-rolled steel with powder coat finish
• Spring-assisted self-closing door with continuous hinge
• 1″ paintable exposed flange for flush installation
• Made in the USA, UL listed, and ANSI/UL 10B compliant

Model: FD-1818UW (18″ × 18″)

Manufacturer: JL Industries / Activar Construction Products Group

Application: Wall (vertical assemblies)

Fire Rating: UL 1½ hr (B-label for 2-hr walls per IBC Table 716.1(2))

Construction: Frame – 16 ga cold-rolled steel; Door – 20 ga cold-rolled steel

Insulation: 2″ mineral wool, approx. R-8 value

Hinge & Closure: Continuous hinge; spring-assisted slam latch; auto-close from 90°

Flange: 1″ paintable exposed flange (flush installation)

Finish: White powder coat; other colors available

Opening Size: Door – 18″ H × 18″ W; Opening – 18 3/8″ H × 18 3/8″ W; Overall – approx. 20″ × 20″ × 2½″

UL Listings: ANSI/UL 10B, CAN/ULC-S104; meets ASTM E152

Made In: USA

Weight: Approx. 15 lb

• Verify wall construction and fire rating requirements.
• Cut wall opening to the required dimensions.
• Insert cabinet into opening, ensuring flange is flush.
• Secure cabinet frame with mounting hardware.
• Place extinguisher inside the cabinet body.
• Close and latch door; confirm auto-close function from 90°.

Q: What is the fire rating of the FD-1818UW?
A: It is UL 1½ hr rated and B-label for 2-hr wall assemblies.

Q: What type of insulation is used?
A: 2″ mineral wool with an approximate R-8 value.

Q: Does the door automatically close?
A: Yes, it is equipped with a spring-assisted slam latch and closes from 90°.

Q: What flange design is included?
A: A 1″ paintable exposed flange for flush installation.

Q: Where is this cabinet manufactured?
A: JL Industries cabinets are made in the USA.