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
Safety Organizations in California and Kansas Are First to Approve STARC Systems’ FireblockWall™
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 »
What is a Fire-Rated Wall?
What Comprises a Fire-Rated Wall? Designed to contain fire and smoke for a predetermined amount of time, fire-rated walls are part of a building’s passive fire protection system. Whether permanent or temporary, these walls are inspected against applicable code by the appropriate regulatory authorities, with the goal of preventing fire from spreading from one part… Read more »
California Gives Thumbs-Up to FireblockWall
In December, our FireblockWall™ solution received OPM approval from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI, formerly known as the Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development, or OSHPD). HCAI’s allowance applies to temporary construction barriers, when approved for a specific location, use and compliance.
Why & How We Designed a One-Hour Fire-Rated Wall: Behind the Scenes
When STARC Systems launched its first product in 2014, we brought to life the industry’s most innovative, durable temporary dust barrier and containment system – RealWall™. It was an exciting time because we knew we were onto something. LiteBarrier™, our reusable modular wall system, quickly followed suit. It impressed contractors out of the gate with… Read more »
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 »