STARC Systems recently announced HCAI and the Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal have approved FireblockWall for use in their state. FireblockWall is the first modular reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary containment system and is used to stop fires and keep patients, staff and visitors safe in healthcare environments. 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 of … Read more