Updated October 25, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial construction, understanding fire safety standards is more than a requirement—it’s a commitment to excellence and safety. For temporary construction walls and other building materials, being aware of ASTM E84 and ASTM E119 classifications is essential for compliance and safety. Deciphering ASTM E84: The Role of… Read more »
Topping Off Our One-Hour Fire-Rated Containment System: FireblockCap
Following last year’s successful launch of FireblockWall™, the first-of-its-kind, one-hour fire-rated reusable temporary containment system, STARC Systems has introduced a clever new accessory that eliminates the need for facility managers and contractors to build through the spaghetti above the ceiling – or construct a soffit to the deck – in order to meet code requirements… Read more »
STARC Systems Adds a Rated Ceiling to FireblockWall
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »
Prevent Fire Damage During Renovations: NFPA 241
Updated January 2024. During healthcare construction and renovation projects, fire safety issues typically arise from a lack of knowledge or understanding of NFPA 241, the standard that provides measures for preventing or minimizing fire damage to structures during construction, alteration or demolition.
Who tests and certifies fire-rated barriers?
As a protective measure, almost every product or structure you come into contact with on a daily basis is regulated and certified for safety and code compliance.
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
What is a Class A Fire Rating?
What Class A Fire Rating Means & Why It Matters The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifies a burn test (E84) to determine surface burning and smoke generation characteristics of materials used in interior construction. A Class A fire rating represents the highest rating achievable, indicating a flame spread of 0-25 and smoke… Read more »