ICRA-Ready Infection Control Wall Systems
Renovating in healthcare spaces leaves no room for dust, downtime, or half-measures. STARC’s ICRA Class IV/V-ready wall systems create airtight barriers between active construction and patient care. They can be used to build anterooms with negative-air integration and pressure monitoring — installing in hours, dismantling cleanly, and keeping hospitals open and compliant during critical upgrades.
What Real ICRA Compliance Demands
ICRA Class IV and V standards require temporary barriers that do more than divide spaces—they protect lives. To be compliant, containment must meet three essential criteria: separate patient care areas from active work zones, prevent dust and pathogens from escaping, and maintain negative pressure to direct airflow into construction areas. Temporary modular walls offer the fastest, cleanest way to meet these requirements during renovations or patient surge events.
When ICRA Calls, STARC Delivers
STARC’s ICRA-ready wall systems are built for the realities of healthcare renovation — where infection control, uptime, and patient safety can’t be compromised. Trusted by leading hospitals, ERs, and contractors nationwide, our systems form airtight, verifiable barriers that let teams isolate work zones, maintain negative pressure, and keep care safely running.
We don’t just meet ICRA standards — we raise them. Every STARC wall is a certified, full-assembly-tested system that installs fast, seals tight, and proves performance in the field — giving healthcare teams total confidence in every phase of renovation.
Full-Assembly Tested Compliance
STARC systems exceed ICRA requirements and meet relevant ASTM standards. While others test individual components, we certify complete wall assemblies — doors, panels, gaskets, and seals — so compliance isn’t claimed, it’s proven.
Airtight Seals
Telescoping RealWall panels and modular frames form a tight, stable perimeter. Dual gaskets and 360° seals prevent dust, air leaks, and cross-contamination between work and patient areas.
Negative Pressure Integration
Panels are built to accept negative-air ports and connect seamlessly with pressure-monitoring systems, enabling documented verification of pressure differentials.
Faster, Cleaner Installs and Teardowns
Panels go up and come down in hours, not days — with no drywall dust, debris, or disruption to occupied spaces. The result: cleaner projects and uninterrupted care.
The Award-Winning Temporary Wall That Set the Standard in Healthcare
Fast. Clean. Compliant. RealWall and LiteBarrier deliver ICRA-ready containment in a fraction of the time — built for hospitals that can’t hit pause.
Negative Pressure, Positive Control
Negative room pressure — or “negative air” — mitigates infection and contamination risks by drawing airflow into construction zones and keeping particles from escaping.
STARC’s temporary wall systems can be configured to meet these requirements—helping facilities mitigate risk. Factory pre-assembled panels with integrated pressure ports, exhaust pre-installed brackets for monitoring assemble and dismantle easily, minimizing disruption while delivering superior sound attenuation and containment. Built to last and backed by an industry-leading warranties, STARC panels are the reliable choice for maintaining safety and efficiency.
ICRA-Compliant Anterooms for Hospital Construction
Anterooms are vital for controlling the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) during renovation. STARC’s modular ICRA barriers make it easy to create compliant anterooms that maintain negative pressure and isolate work areas. Common uses include:
Renovating patient rooms or surgical suites
Upgrading pharmacies, radiology, plumbing, or HVAC systems
Temporary isolation or emergency surge capacity
STARC Anteroom
STARC corridor block
When Care Can’t Stop, Our Walls Are There
If your project needs a negative pressure anteroom, an isolation room, or a controlled renovation perimeter that’s verifiable and reusable, STARC is built for the job.
Active ER and OR renovations where phased work must avoid care interruptions.
Airborne isolation upgrades and temporary airborne isolation rooms during HVAC or retrofit work.
Infection control during outbreak response or urgent renovation projects.
Multi‑phase campus renovations where panels are redeployed across buildings.
How Your Peers are Adapting to ASHE ICRA 2.0
Sensitive environments—such as hospitals, data centers and commercial spaces—can’t afford disruption, downtime or risk of exposure during renovation. From infection control and life safety compliance to noise mitigation and dust containment, STARC walls are purpose-built to meet the strictest requirements for occupied renovations. With solutions that exceed ICRA Class IV and V requirements, integrate negative air and fire-rated options, and assemble quickly with minimal disruption, STARC delivers containment without compromise.
Download our free guide to see how your peers are implementing ICRA 2.0 safely and efficiently.
Level Up Your ICRA Containment Strategy
Take your ICRA containment strategy to the next level. Outdated methods like drywall or plastic sheeting often fall short of infection prevention standards—and can compromise patient safety and compliance. STARC’s modular wall systems are engineered to exceed ICRA Class IV and V requirements, with airtight seals, integrated negative air panels, and tool-free installation. Whether you're managing planned renovations or emergency repairs, STARC helps you deploy quickly, stay compliant, and reduce risk—without disrupting care.
Proof From the Field: ICRA Success Stories
Across hospitals, surgical suites, and emergency departments, project leaders trust STARC’s ICRA barriers and infection control systems to keep care running safely during healthcare renovations. From noise and dust control to verified negative-pressure containment, these teams proved what smart, compliant construction looks like in active healthcare environments.
Speak to an Expert
First timer? Need help navigating containment options for sensitive environments like hospitals or data centers? Our team of specialists is ready to guide you—from ICRA Class IV compliance to fire-rated requirements. Get expert advice tailored to your project.
FAQs
You've got questions? We've got the answers.
Yes. STARC’s ICRA walls and ICRA barriers meet or exceed the containment and airflow standards defined for ICRA Class IV and V healthcare renovations. Every system is full-assembly tested—including panels, doors, gaskets, and seals—to verify airtight performance under negative pressure. STARC’s ICRA containment walls have been proven in active hospitals, ERs, and surgical suites where compliance, uptime, and patient safety are critical. Documentation and test certificates are available on each product page.
STARC’s modular ICRA barrier systems include negative-air panel solutions that integrate directly with the overall panel system and monitoring equipment. Panels are designed with integrated pressure ports, exhaust, and accept pressure-monitoring systems for continuous verification—ideal for creating a compliant negative pressure anteroom or temporary airborne isolation room. These plug-and-play features make STARC the preferred ICRA containment system for projects requiring documented airflow control and auditable infection-prevention protocols.
Drywall demolition produces dust, debris, and downtime—all unacceptable in sensitive healthcare settings. STARC’s ICRA wall panels arrive pre-finished, install cleanly, and form reusable infection control barriers that minimize airborne contaminants while keeping care areas operational. The result: a cleaner, quieter, and far more sustainable approach to ICRA infection control compared to disposable drywall partitions.
Speed matters in healthcare environments. STARC’s ICRA containment walls and negative pressure anterooms can be installed in hours, not days. Telescoping RealWall® panels and modular frames create airtight perimeters during off-hours or overnight shifts, allowing renovations to begin the next morning. Panels are also reusable—dismantled and redeployed just as quickly for the next phase or facility.
Each ICRA wall system is engineered for long-term performance and repeat use. Panels break down cleanly—no dust, dumpsters, or damaged materials—and are redeployed across multiple projects, dramatically reducing cost and waste. Contractors routinely report reuse across dozens of healthcare renovations, proving STARC’s ICRA barriers deliver measurable ROI while advancing sustainability goals.
Leading hospitals, emergency departments, and contractors nationwide rely on STARC’s ICRA barriers and ICRA walls to maintain infection control during occupied healthcare renovations. Our systems have safely contained work zones in active ERs, surgical suites, and isolation areas without interrupting patient care. Facilities typically recoup investment within a few phases through faster installs, reduced waste, and verified compliance. Explore the proof in our healthcare case studies and ROI resources.