4 Questions to Answer When Choosing a Fire-Rated Temporary Wall System

Updated October 22, 2024

When selecting a one-hour fire-rated temporary wall system, it's crucial to consider several factors to ensure safety, efficiency, and reusability. Asking the following four questions when evaluating your options will help ensure you choose the best temporary wall for the task at hand.

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1. Does This Temporary Wall Meet ASTM Requirements?

One-hour fire-rated temporary construction walls must meet both ASTM E119 and E84 flame and smoke spread testing requirements. To learn more about these tests and fire-rated wall requirements, check out our comprehensive ASTM E119 & E84 blog post or download our quick guide.

2. Does This Temporary Construction Wall Install Quickly?

When you’re putting up temporary walls to contain dust, debris, and noise, fast installation is critical. Traditional fire-rated solutions, like drywall, can take days to build. That's where our FireblockWall™ comes in. Featuring innovative, intuitive lift-and-drop connections similar to our other modular wall systems, FireblockWall installs four times faster than drywall while also exceeding ASTM E119 and E84 requirements. Watch how FireblockWall's design features get you renovation-ready in record time.

3. Does It Meet All Safety Standards for Temporary Wall Systems?

Fire-rated temporary walls should comply with more than just ASTM, NFPA 101, and IBC requirements—they should also help prevent the spread of hazardous construction dust. In healthcare settings, for example, materials often need to meet stringent ICRA Class IV/V infection control standards. FireblockWall not only meets but exceeds these safety standards, making it ideal for sensitive environments.

4. Is This Temporary Wall System Reusable?

Unlike wasteful single-use drywall or plastic barriers that end up in a landfill upon project completion, the highly durable FireblockWall system can be reused across hundreds of future projects. In fact, it pays for itself in just three to five uses!

Learn more about FireblockWall, the industry’s first and only one-hour fire-rated temporary wall system engineered for safety, speed, and durability—and to finally give contractors and facilities managers a superior alternative to outdated drywall and polycarbonate.