Should a Flammables Cabinet Be Ventilated?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) does not recommend the ventilation of flammables cabinets for the purpose of fire protection. It has never been proven that ventilation of flammables cabinets is necessary for the purpose of fire protection. It can also be argued that the ability of a flammables cabinet to protect its contents from a fire can be compromised by ventilation efforts.