In commercial construction, fire safety isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a commitment to protecting lives and property. When using temporary construction walls, understanding the importance of ASTM E84 and ASTM E119 classifications is vital for ensuring compliance and safety. Decoding ASTM E84: Flame Spread and Smoke Development Ratings ASTM E84, the Standard Test Method for… Read more »
5 Fire Safety Questions Answered by Josh “The Fire Geek” Brackett
We recently surveyed our customers and email subscribers about safety during hospital renovation and maintenance projects. Our survey asked respondents to describe which safety issues they feel are most commonly overlooked before and directly after a project starts; which safety concerns keep them up at night – and for one pressing question they’d like to… Read more »
Safety Organizations in California and Kansas Are First to Approve STARC Systems’ FireblockWall™
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal accepts the first reusable one-hour fire-rated containment solution for occupied renovations
FireblockWall: A Reusable One-Hour Fire-Rated Temporary Wall System
Updated September 23, 2025 FireblockWall™ is the first reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary wall system. Designed for healthcare renovations, it installs up to four times faster than drywall while meeting ICRA, ASTM, and NFPA requirements. When construction teams work in occupied healthcare environments, safety and compliance are always top of mind. Facilities managers need reliable solutions… Read more »