--- title: The Temporary Wall Solutions Blog from STARC Systems (5) description: Get the latest information and resources related to temporary wall solutions for healthcare and commercial construction. Subscribe to our blog! (5) --- [Catalog](https://info.starcsystems.com/product-catalog) [tel:8445961784](tel:8445961784) [![STARC Systems](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/STARC-Systems-logo.png)](https://starcsystems.com) Search for: Search [Request a Quote](https://info.starcsystems.com/request-a-quote) [![STARC Systems](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/STARC-Systems-logo.png)](https://starcsystems.com/) - [Download Catalog](https://info.starcsystems.com/product-catalog) - [(844) 596-1784](tel:8445961784) [Request a Quote](https://info.starcsystems.com/request-a-quote) [Home](https://starcsystems.com/) » Blog # STARC Systems Blog ![fire rated temporary walls ](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/STARC_Fireblock_Cap.jpg) #### [STARC Systems Adds a Rated Ceiling to FireblockWall](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/starc-systems-adds-a-rated-ceiling-to-fireblockwall) The first modular reusable one-hour fire rated temporary containment system now features a FireblockCap™ to create an entire fire-rated enclosure—from floor to ceiling. Facility managers and contractors no longer have to build through the spaghetti above the ceiling or a soffit to the deck to meet the requirement. BRUNSWICK, ... [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/starc-systems-adds-a-rated-ceiling-to-fireblockwall) --- ![](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/ICRA%202%201200x700.jpg) #### [ICRA 2.0: Key Takeaways for Temporary Construction Walls](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/icra-2.0-key-takeaways-for-temporary-construction-walls) Updated October 25, 2024 The latest ASHE-led changes aimed at improving infection control during healthcare construction—commonly referred to as ICRA 2.0—offer much to consider for those tasked with installing temporary construction walls. During STARC’s recent webinar, ICRA 2.0: Recommendations for Improving Prevention ... [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/icra-2.0-key-takeaways-for-temporary-construction-walls) --- ![temporary wall systems](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/Advent%20Partin%20MOB1.jpg) #### [Making Construction More Sustainable](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/why-is-sustainability-important-in-construction) Every year, more than 600 million tons of construction and demolition material is wasted in the US, taking up some 3 billion square yards in landfills. It’s not helping the environment and also significantly adds to construction costs. [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/why-is-sustainability-important-in-construction) --- ![healthcare renovations and fire safety ](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/Hero01%5B1%5D.png) #### [Healthcare Renovations: Making Sense of Fire Safety](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/healthcare-renovations-making-sense-of-fire-safety) Two of the main culprits contributing to fire safety issues during healthcare construction projects are confusion surrounding fire codes and, in many cases, a general lack of awareness. [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/healthcare-renovations-making-sense-of-fire-safety) --- ![modular wall systems](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/4%20Ways%20Design%20Safety%20into%20Mod%20Temp%20Cont_Blog%20Visual%20bold.png) #### [Modular Wall Systems: 3 Advantages for Project Managers](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/modular-wall-systems-3-advantages-for-project-managers) Rising prices are top of mind for project managers, who are doing their best to deliver on-schedule and on-budget while navigating supply chain issues and labor challenges. To help build some price predictability into project starts, many are taking a closer look at temporary containment, particularly for occupied renovations. [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/modular-wall-systems-3-advantages-for-project-managers) --- ![](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/fireblockwall-room-1.jpg) #### [What You Need to Know About Flame Spread Ratings](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/what-is-astm-e84-fire-ratings-smoke-and-flame-spread-and-more) Occupied renovations and construction projects can invite wasteful, messy, hazardous, and unattractive temporary solutions involving drywall or polycarbonate. Allow this transitional time to be as simplified as possible with STARC Systems. For all temporary containment systems used in highly sensitive environments, know STARC ... [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/what-is-astm-e84-fire-ratings-smoke-and-flame-spread-and-more) --- ![ICRA temporary wall ](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/ICRA%202.0%20overlay_2.jpg) #### [Improving Prevention Planning With ICRA 2.0](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/improving-prevention-planning-with-icra-2.0) The next generation of the infection control risk assessment – dubbed ICRA 2.0 – was developed by ASHE, which convened a group of experts to review the original ICRA processes after several years in use. Although the updated precautions matrix is intended as a guide for healthcare construction and renovation projects, it’s a ... [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/improving-prevention-planning-with-icra-2.0) --- ![calculator and pencil ](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/Reduce-Labor-Costs-and-Downtime-Between-Renovation-Phases-1.jpg) #### [How Choosing the Right Temporary Wall Turns a Cost Center into a Profit Center](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/how-choosing-the-right-temporary-wall-turns-a-cost-center-into-a-profit-center) [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/how-choosing-the-right-temporary-wall-turns-a-cost-center-into-a-profit-center) --- ![fire barrier safety symbol ](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/fire-rated-icon-1.png) #### [What are the AHJs for fire barriers?](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/what-are-the-ahjs-for-fire-barriers) What is an AHJ? The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is a generic term for the code official, or other trained and certified officials, bearing responsibility for ensuring that fire barriers are constructed or installed in a manner prescribed by the manufacturer’s instructions, listings, Fire Code, Life Safety Codes, the ... [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/what-are-the-ahjs-for-fire-barriers) --- ![FireblockWall sound attenuation ](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/astm-blog-thumb.jpg) #### [What is ASTM E90 for sound transmission?](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/what-is-astm-e90-for-sound-transmission) A wall system’s sound attenuation, or ability to reduce sound pressure, can be measured in laboratory conditions through a test published by ASTM, under Standard E90 - Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements. [Read More »](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/what-is-astm-e90-for-sound-transmission) --- - [←](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/4) - [3](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/3) - [4](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/4) - [5](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/5) - [6](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/6) - [7](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/7) - [→](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/page/6) #### Subscribe to our Blog #### Recent Posts - [Temporary Wall Systems: Moving Beyond Drywall's 'Hidden Costs'](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/temporary-wall-systems-moving-beyond-drywalls-hidden-costs) - [Should You Rent or Buy Temporary Wall Systems?](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/should-you-rent-or-buy-temporary-wall-systems) - [Building Safety: ASTM Classifications for Temporary Construction Walls](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/astm-classifications-for-temporary-construction-walls-and-building-safety) - [Intertek + STARC: Raising Construction Standards With Temporary Walls](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/intertek-and-starc-temporary-construction-walls) - [Choosing Temporary Construction Walls: Air Quality & Sensitivity](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/choosing-temporary-construction-walls-air-quality-and-sensitivity) #### Categories ### Posts by Tag - [Infection Control (45)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/infection-control) - [Healthcare (38)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/healthcare) - [News (31)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/news) - [temporary wall systems (25)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/temporary-wall-systems) - [temporary construction walls (24)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/temporary-construction-walls) - [Temporary Containment Walls (22)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/temporary-containment-walls) - [temporary walls (22)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/temporary-walls) - [ICRA Containment Barriers (21)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/icra-containment-barriers) - [Construction (18)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/construction) - [Fire Safety (15)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/fire-safety) - [Healthcare Construction (14)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/healthcare-construction) - [Dust Containment System (10)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/dust-containment-system) - [Healthcare Renovation Projects (10)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/healthcare-renovation-projects) - [Infection Control Protocols (10)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/infection-control-protocols) - [Modular Wall Construction (9)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/modular-wall-construction) - [Advantages (8)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/advantages) - [pandemic preparedness (8)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/pandemic-preparedness) - [dust barrier alternatives (7)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/dust-barrier-alternatives) - [healthcare facilities (7)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/healthcare-facilities) - [Hospital Preparedness (6)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/hospital-preparedness) - [ICRA barriers (6)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/icra-barriers) - [Modular Wall Systems Company (6)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/modular-wall-systems-company) - [fire rated barrier (6)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/fire-rated-barrier) - [infection control construction (6)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/infection-control-construction) - [Commercial (5)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/commercial) - [Infection Prevention Hospitals (5)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/infection-prevention-hospitals) - [Patient Satisfaction (5)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/patient-satisfaction) - [hospitality (5)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/hospitality) - [Healthcare Associated Infection (4)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/healthcare-associated-infection) - [Sustainable Manufacturing (4)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/sustainable-manufacturing) - [life sciences (4)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/life-sciences) - [Airports (3)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/airports) - [Class A Office Space (3)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/class-a-office-space) - [Fire Codes (3)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/fire-codes) - [commercial applications (3)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/commercial-applications) - [data centers (3)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/data-centers) - [Construction Cost Reduction (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/construction-cost-reduction) - [Construction Project Management (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/construction-project-management) - [Renovation Projects (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/renovation-projects) - [STARC Walls (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/starc-walls) - [Temporary Reusable Construction Walls (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/temporary-reusable-construction-walls) - [astm e90 (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/astm-e90) - [icra 2.0 (2)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/icra-2-0) - [Competition (1)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/competition) - [Construction Safety (1)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/construction-safety) - [Modular Wall Systems (1)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/modular-wall-systems) - [Reusable Containment Walls (1)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/reusable-containment-walls) - [Sound Attenuation (1)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/sound-attenuation) - [door (1)](https://blog.starcsystems.com/blog/tag/door) See all [![STARC Systems](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/STARC-Systems-logo.png)](https://starcsystems.com/) - [Download Catalog](https://info.starcsystems.com/product-catalog) - [(844) 596-1784](tel:8445961784) - - © 2026 STARC Systems All rights reserved. - [Privacy Policy](https://starcsystems.com/privacy-policy-2/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://starcsystems.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Sitemap](https://starcsystems.com/sitemap/) - [112 Orion St, Brunswick, ME 04011](https://goo.gl/maps/C83BbnNb276NNBRc9) Made in the USA ![Made in the USA](https://blog.starcsystems.com/hubfs/made-in-the-us.png)