Before proceeding with a building’s framework, a responsible builder must understand the basics of applying fireproofing coatings. Keep reading to learn the questions to ask before applying a fire-resistant coating to any building. These common questions and answers will help prepare builders, engineers, and architects with the proper way to fireproof a building’s framework.

Fire booths are contained environments that various contractors, manufacturers, and other positions use to apply paint and other chemical coatings in a secure area. Because chemical materials can be hazardous to work with, paint booths provide safer conditions for applying these materials. However, to be safe and secure in the first place, paint booths must follow specific safety guidelines and standards. Here is a full guide to paint booth fire safety compliance and how to design your paint booth to follow safety standards.

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There are three types of fire ratings when assigning values to fire safety materials: Class A, Class B, and Class C. Keep reading if you are wondering how many hours of protection a Class A fire rating offers and other specifics about these products.

Are you familiar with WUI standards? These codes offer a unique set of fire safety guidelines that homes and businesses in certain areas must follow. Keep reading to learn what you should know about WUI standards before designing and constructing your next residential or commercial building.

Many of us have heard terms like fire-resistant, fireproof, and flame-retardant but may not know what it all means. Some use these terms interchangeably, but flame-retardant is not fire-resistant. Noting the difference gives you a better idea of what treatments to add to your office space or building materials. Keep reading this article to learn more about the difference between fire-resistant and flame-retardant materials.

If you are an aspiring building designer or contractor, you should know about fire protection barriers. There are two main types of protective coatings: ignition barriers and thermal barriers. The key to complying with fire codes and promoting safe structures is to understand each and their differences. Keep reading to learn more about ignition barriers versus thermal barriers and the differences between them.

Some historical events can forever change the way we live and work. Prime examples of these events are previous fire emergencies that have influenced current fire safety codes and standards. Here are some examples of historical fires and how they changed building codes and safety regulations forever.

Intumescent paint is a modern material that many architects and builders use to strengthen their buildings against fire. Naturally, customers will have questions about any type of innovative material, so you may have questions about how long fire-resistant paints last or when you need to reapply them. Keep reading for a quick breakdown of some of the most frequently asked questions about intumescent paint timing and expirations.

Many parts of the country are currently in the midst of wildfire season. The rising temperatures and seasonal conditions create fire risks now more than ever. However, as businesses prepare for wildfire season, you may be wondering, “Why now?” If you are curious about what makes late spring the most common season for wildfires, keep reading to learn more about this phenomenon.

Metal building materials are some of the strongest and most durable on the market. However, even metal will start to warp and weaken if exposed to enough heat and flames. Find out how to protect your building’s structural integrity more thoroughly with four methods to make metal more fire-resistant.