The first modular reusable one-hour fire rated temporary containment system now features a FireblockCap™ to create an entire fire-rated enclosure—from floor to ceiling. Facility managers and contractors no longer have to build through the spaghetti above the ceiling or a soffit to the deck to meet the requirement. BRUNSWICK, Maine, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — STARC Systems, a… Read more »
ICRA 2.0: Key Takeaways
Updated October 25, 2024 The latest ASHE-led changes aimed at improving infection control during healthcare construction—commonly referred to as ICRA 2.0—offer much to consider for those tasked with installing temporary construction walls. During STARC’s recent webinar, ICRA 2.0: Recommendations for Improving Prevention Planning in Healthcare Construction, attendees heard from experts and engaged with many questions.
Making Construction More Sustainable
Every year, more than 600 million tons of construction and demolition material is wasted in the US, taking up some 3 billion square yards in landfills. It’s not helping the environment and also significantly adds to construction costs.
Healthcare Renovations: Making Sense of Fire Safety
Two of the main culprits contributing to fire safety issues during healthcare construction projects are confusion surrounding fire codes and, in many cases, a general lack of awareness.
Modular Wall Systems: 3 Advantages for Project Managers
Rising prices are top of mind for project managers, who are doing their best to deliver on-schedule and on-budget while navigating supply chain issues and labor challenges. To help build some price predictability into project starts, many are taking a closer look at temporary containment, particularly for occupied renovations.
What You Need to Know About Flame Spread Ratings
Occupied renovations and construction projects can invite wasteful, messy, hazardous, and unattractive temporary solutions involving drywall or polycarbonate. Allow this transitional time to be as simplified as possible with STARC Systems. For all temporary containment systems used in highly sensitive environments, know STARC Sytems as a superior solution for safety, efficiency, and attractive durability. Not… Read more »
Improving Prevention Planning With ICRA 2.0
The next generation of the infection control risk assessment – dubbed ICRA 2.0 – was developed by ASHE, which convened a group of experts to review the original ICRA processes after several years in use. Although the updated precautions matrix is intended as a guide for healthcare construction and renovation projects, it’s a good idea… Read more »
What are the AHJs for fire barriers?
What is an AHJ? The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is a generic term for the code official, or other trained and certified officials, bearing responsibility for ensuring that fire barriers are constructed or installed in a manner prescribed by the manufacturer’s instructions, listings, Fire Code, Life Safety Codes, the facility’s Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM),… Read more »
What is ASTM E90 for sound transmission?
A wall system’s sound attenuation, or ability to reduce sound pressure, can be measured in laboratory conditions through a test publish by ASTM, under Standard E90 – Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.