What is Fireproof Flooring?
Fire-resistant flooring and wall systems include properties that are resistant to fire and will not structurally fail for a specified amount of time.
These can be differentiated based on ASTM Methods. Fireproof floors and walls are able to catch on fire, but have the ability to self extinguish. While fire-resistant floors and walls are some of the safeguards that help protect people from harm, if a fire were to break out in your facility, it is essential that proper fire safety procedures are followed in order to save lives.
Benefits of Fire-Resistant Floors and Walls
Fire-resistant flooring and wall systems reduce the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire-related incident within a facility.
Benefit highlights include:
- Reducing the spread of flames and smoke throughout a facility or area
- Providing greater protection of people and property during a fire-related accident/incident
- Gaining peace of mind/security against careless actions (e.g. the discarding of lit cigarettes)
Fire Resistant Floors are Perfect For
Healthcare - Fire resistant floors in hospitals enhance safety, resist harsh chemicals, and maintain hygiene, crucial in oxygen-rich and electrical equipment areas.
Education - Schools benefit from fire resistant flooring in high-traffic areas and labs, ensuring student safety, slowing fire spread, and providing safe evacuation routes.
General Commercial - Fire resistant flooring in retail spaces and restaurants enhances customer safety, meets insurance requirements, and safeguards inventory.
Cannabis - In cannabis production and processing facilities, fire resistant flooring mitigates risks associated with flammable solvents and electrical equipment.
Food & Beverage - Fire resistant flooring in food processing plants and breweries protects against fire hazards from cooking equipment while maintaining sanitary conditions.
Chemical-Mining - In high-risk chemical and mining industries, fire resistant flooring is essential to prevent fire spread and protect workers in explosive environments.
Recommended industries include:
- Pharmaceutical-Biotechnology - research facilities, vivariums, laboratories
- Healthcare - hospitals, operating rooms, corridors
- Education - cafeterias, locker rooms, hallways, labs
- Office Buildings-Building Management - lobbies, corporate cafeterias, parking garages
- General Commercial - public spaces, entertainment venues, concourses
- Cannabis - laboratories, grow rooms
- Food & Beverage - processing areas
- Chemical-Mining - building interiors, manufacturing areas
Recommended Products
*All Stonhard floors and walls are fire-resistant. The majority of Stonhard products qualify for a Class 1 rating. Our team of Territory Managers, Architectural and Engineering Representatives will assist you in finding the fire-resistant floor or wall system to meet your specific needs.
Recommended products include:
- Stonclad - general manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical & mining, pharmaceutical & biotechnology
- Stonblend - pharmaceutical, healthcare, educational, laboratory, corporate
- Stonblend - parking garages and mechanical equipment rooms
- Stonglaze - (for walls) hospitals, commercial/industrial kitchens, vivariums, research facilities
- Stonres - public spaces -- museums, lobbies, arenas, also healthcare, education and retail
- Stontec - fast install for new construction -- healthcare, education, entertainment venues
- Stoncrete - schools, retail locations, other commercial and front-of-house spaces
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user/owner of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use, including what fire resistance is best suited for its environment.