What temporary wall system meets ICRA Class IV requirements?

STARC Systems' RealWall and LiteBarrier both exceed ICRA Class IV/V standards for dust and pathogen containment during healthcare construction. They create sealed, negative-pressure-capable barriers that protect immunocompromised patients during hospital renovations.

How do STARC walls compare to plastic sheeting for hospital renovations?

Unlike plastic sheeting, STARC's reusable temporary walls provide airtight seals, sound reduction up to 40 dB, and professional appearance. They install in hours without generating dust, meet ASTM E84 Class A fire ratings, and are reusable over 50 times — eliminating the waste and infection risk of single-use barriers.

Does RealWall meet NFPA 241 and life safety code requirements?

Yes. RealWall meets ASTM E84 Class A fire and smoke spread ratings verified by Intertek. FireblockWall goes further as the industry's only reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary wall, tested to ASTM E119/UL 263 and compliant with NFPA 241 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

What is the installation time for temporary hospital containment walls?

Two workers can install 100 linear feet of STARC temporary walls in approximately one hour using the lift-and-drop connection system. No specialty crews or finishing work is required — unlike drywall which generates dust during installation and requires mudding, sanding, and painting.

Can STARC walls create negative-pressure anterooms for infection control?

Yes. STARC's modular wall systems support negative-pressure zone construction with HEPA filter integration. The airtight seal created by top and bottom gaskets contains airborne contaminants including Aspergillus spores, protecting vulnerable patients in oncology, transplant, and NICU environments.

Are STARC temporary walls cost-effective for healthcare facilities?

STARC walls achieve payback in 2-4 uses and are reusable over 50 times. W.E. Bowman documented approximately 75% cost savings across five healthcare projects compared to traditional drywall. The reusable design eliminates material waste and reduces installation labor significantly.

The Standard for Protecting People

There’s a patient on the other side of that wall. Build accordingly.

Healthcare renovation demands more from temporary containment. STARC reusable temporary walls create a clean, airtight separation between construction and care—helping contain dust and debris, reduce renovation noise, and meet demanding ICRA and fire-safety requirements. Because in an occupied hospital, containment isn't just about the construction zone. It's about protecting everyone outside it.

How to Renovate Without Disrupting Patient Care

Noise and dust don't just bother patients. They move HCAHPS scores, and HCAHPS moves reimbursement. See how modular containment protects the patient experience and the budget at the same time.

ICRA 2.0: Smarter Safety for Hospital Renovations

Get up to speed on the updated ASHE/FGI ICRA 2.0 framework — how it evolved, what it demands, and how STARC aligns.

What Is a Hospital Anteroom?

The small room between the jobsite and the corridor is where contaminated air gets stopped for good. How negative-air anterooms work, where they're required, and how quickly one can go up.

How we're undisrupting hospital renovations

In healthcare construction, safety and speed aren’t optional — they’re vital. STARC’s reusable ICRA wall panels make it easy to maintain infection control, protect patients, and keep critical areas operational during any renovation or expansion.

Reduce Noise. Support Healing.

Sound-dampening panels block construction noise and maintain a calm environment, helping patients rest, recover, and heal without disruption.

Protect Against Infection

Exceeding ICRA IV/V standards, STARC walls seal off dust and pathogens while supporting negative air setups to maintain clean, controlled environments.

Prioritize Fire and Life Safety

All STARC containment solutions are tested and certified for flame and smoke spread to meet stringent hospital safety codes — and STARC offers the industry’s only reusable one-hour fire-rated barrier.

Trusted and proven in healthcare facilities nationwide

Trusted by Hospitals Nationwide

"This is the best solution I have seen for keeping the patient population protected from noise, dust, and any other potentially hazardous materials during renovations in a hospital environment."

Daniela Skalina

Infection Control Director, Central Maine Medical Center

Real projects. Real care-tested results.

From hospital isolation rooms to large-scale healthcare renovations, STARC’s temporary wall systems are designed for safety, speed, and compliance. Our ICRA wall panels and temporary anterooms create clean, secure zones that help maintain infection control standards during active construction. Whether you need negative pressure anterooms, ICRA containment walls, or a flexible solution for healthcare facility construction, STARC delivers durable, reusable healthcare infection control solutions that keep patients safe and operations running. But don' just take our word for it. See how healthcare facilities across the country rely on STARC.

Tucson Medical Center (AZ)

Contained an active ER renovation with ICRA-compliant RealWall — zero disruption to patient care.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital (MN)

Maintained sterile processing operations with airtight, negative-air containment barriers.

W.E. Bowman (VA)

RealWall reuse across five projects delivered ~75% cost savings over drywall.

Fresenius Medical Care HQ (MA)

Contained multi-phase expansion next to occupied spaces — occupants never noticed construction.

Decode ASTM Standards

Explore how ASTM ratings like E119 and E84 impact wall safety and code compliance—so you can spec smarter.

Fire Ratings Made Simple

We break down key fire standards for temporary walls, helping you pass inspection and protect your jobsite.

5 Fire Safety Questions—Answered

Fire-rated walls can be confusing. Josh “The Fire Geek” breaks down the big questions in plain English.

One lineup. Built for care.

From patient rooms to surgical suites, STARC’s reusable wall systems create airtight, ICRA-compliant containment that installs fast and looks professional. Four systems, one purpose: to protect patients and staff while keeping critical operations running safely.

Fast Install

Save days of downtime and scheduling hassles

Versatile Systems

Four solutions, endless configutations

Durability

Reusable over 50 times

Proven Protection

Infection control and fire & life safety

The OG

RealWall^TM

RealWall sets the standard for fast, clean, and durable construction site temporary walls — noise-blocking, good-looking, and always ready for repeat use.

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The Lightweight Champ

LiteBarrier^TM

Light but full of might, LiteBarrier installs fast and moves easily when and where your project needs it. A modern upgrade to disposable temporary construction partitions.

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The Protector

FireblockWall^TM

Fire-rated and battle-tested, FireblockWall puts safety front and center — so you can focus on the build, not the risk. A high-performance temporary construction wall panel with fire-rated confidence.

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The High Flyer

StackBarrier^TM

For tall spaces and oversized challenges, StackBarrier literally rises to the occasion — separating construction without compromise using the tallest temporary partitions for construction on the market.

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TRUSTED BY HEALTHCARE CONTRACTORS NATIONWIDE

"Patient safety is our number one priority. STARC Systems’ panels make it easy to install HEPA filters, which keeps the dust and debris contained to the construction site. Also, crews can easily install doors complete with locks, which helps keep all construction areas secure."

Troy Yarbrough

CEO, Preferred Construction Group

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