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 »
STARC Systems Launches FireblockWall™, the First Modular Reusable One-Hour Fire-Rated Temporary Containment Solution
FireblockWallTM stops fires, installs 4 times faster than drywall, and has superior noise-blocking—solving some of the biggest temporary containment challenges for contractors and facility managers working in occupied healthcare environments.
Fire-Rated Temporary Construction Walls: Understanding ASTM E119 & E84
Updated October 24, 2024 When conducting an occupied renovation in a hospital, a one-hour fire-rated temporary construction wall is often required by national or regional jurisdictions, especially in the absence of a working sprinkler system. Requirements and testing specifications can vary by state, city, hospital, and even by project, making the process complex. One thing… Read more »
5 Fire Safety Questions Answered by Josh The Fire Geek
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 »