When we launched FireblockWall™ in 2021, customers were excited to finally have a reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary containment system. There was nothing else like it on the market, and it was something Project Managers, Contractors and Facilities Managers had requested since day one.
Fire Safety During Construction
Fire stopping barriers that meet four industry fire codes and ICRA Class V guidelines
Fire-rated walls are part of a building’s passive fire protection system. Whether permanent or temporary, these walls are inspected against applicable codes by the appropriate regulatory authorities, with the goal of preventing fire from spreading from one part of a building to another. The wall’s rating indicates how long it can contain fire.
Under ICRA 2.0, the precautions matrix now includes five construction project types, compared to four in the previous version. In addition to maintaining higher infection control standards, Class V calls for NFPA 241 compliant barriers. NFPA 241 is the standard that provides measures for preventing or minimizing fire damage to structures, including those in underground locations, during construction, alteration, or demolition.
With the introduction of FireblockWall™ — the first-of-its-kind reusable one-hour fire-rated modular temporary containment system – contractors now have an option for maintaining safety standards while working efficiently.