Temporary Wall Systems Meets Class A Fire & Smoke Rating

Temporary Wall Systems’ containment solutions hold IBC Class A, ASTM E84 , and NFPA Class A fire ratings. This means that our products are resistant to the spread of fire for one hour. Class A ratings are reserved for materials with a flame spread index between 0 and 25 and a smoke development rating between 0 and 450.

Keep reading to discover why a Class A fire rating  is important and how fire-resistant containment can benefit your industry.

Fast fire facts

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA):

• Fires caused $18 billion in property damage in the United States in 2022 alone
• That same year, a local department responded to a fire every 21 seconds
• From 2018 to 2022, there were more than 7,500 fires in educational facilities
• During the same period, there were almost 55,000 fires on commercial properties
• Fires in buildings under construction have been on the rise since 2014

Optimal safety for every industry

TWS is proud to offer fire-resistant temporary walls for every application. We know how crucial it is to your operation’s safety, compliance, and continued success.

Healthcare

Class A-rated temporary walls support your commitment to the safety and wellness of your community. These systems can also be important in protecting life-saving equipment and staff.

Laboratories and cleanrooms

Those working in labs and cleanrooms often work with sensitive and/or highly flammable materials. This makes it doubly important to choose temporary walls that meet ICRA requirements while offering a Class A fire rating.

Retail

Protect retail assets, inventory, and customers. A Class A fire rating pertains to ordinary combustibles like paper, wood, plastics, and textiles – materials that retail locations hold in great quantities.

Data centers

Most data centers already invest heavily in fire safety due to the importance of uptime and strict regulations. Complement those efforts with temporary wall systems that have a Class A fire rating.

Schools

Schools and universities can contain thousands of a community’s young people at once. Using temporary walls during renovations supports uninterrupted learning and ongoing efforts to deter fires that can spread rapidly.

Offices

Class A fire-rated materials in offices can help meet safety codes and protect staff and equipment. The safety, aesthetic appeal, and noise-dampening of temporary walls in offices can improve any company’s reputation and productivity level.

Airports

Airports contain critical infrastructure and equipment that require stringent protection. For a tightly regulated industry, using TWS’ Class A fire-rated temporary walls to channel foot traffic or cordon off work zones is a better choice.

Hospitality

Restaurants and hotels contain areas especially sensitive to fires, like linen closets, storage areas, and equipment-heavy kitchens. If your restaurant or hotel is undergoing renovation, fire-rated temporary walls help maintain safety standards.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of fires in business buildings are caused by cooking equipment – even in offices. Whether your business includes a commercial kitchen or a simple break room, make sure staff adhere to the following guidelines:

• No stoves, ovens, microwaves, air fryers, or hot plates should ever be left unattended while in use.
• Keep ordinary materials like paper or cloth towels and napkins, paper coffee filters, pot holders, and oven mitts away from heat sources.
• A regular cleaning schedule can prevent the buildup of grease and other soiling that can increase the risk of workplace fires.

TWS: Your partner in work zone safety

TWS is ready to deliver Class A fire-resistant modular walls to your space. Contact us today to schedule the installation of low-maintenance, highly effective noise-dampening walls for your project. The benefits are clear:

• Class A fire-rated
• Environmentally responsible
• Maintain aesthetic value
• Reduce noise
• Rent only as long as you need
• Convenient – TWS installs and removes for you
• Many options: Choose sizing, keypad locks, windows, and doors, and even branded wraps