How Firefree Coatings Can Save You Thousands — Especially on Big Projects

Let’s be real for a second:

California’s fire-rating requirements over the last 3 years. Brutal. Complicated. Expensive.  Especially in San Diego.

Every new code cycle means more fire-rated walls, more assemblies, more WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) rules, and WAY more money burned on upgrades nobody budgeted for.

But here’s the crazy part…

There’s a fully approved solution almost nobody is using — and it cuts fire-rating costs by 30–70%.

I’m talking about Firefree Coatings. And yes, it’s absolutely legit.

⭐ QUICK VERSION (READ THIS FIRST)

• Firefree Coatings are ICC/UL tested + CA State Fire Marshal listed.
• They can replace expensive drywall builds + massive demo.
• Approved under CBC 104.11 (Alternate Materials & Methods).
• HUGE savings on multifamily, commercial, TI, and WUI projects.

🔥 WHY FIRE RATINGS GOT SO EXPENSIVE (LAST 3 YEARS)

California updated its Building & Fire Codes in 2022.
San Diego adopted them in 2023.

This triggered:

• Stricter exterior wall ratings
• More interior fire-resistance requirements
• Tougher WUI rules
• More retrofits being forced to meet current code

🚀 ENTER FIREFREE COATINGS (THE HACK)

Firefree 88 + Firefree Class A  = 1- and 2-hour fire ratings WITHOUT demo or rebuilding.

They are:

• ICC listed
• UL classified
• State Fire Marshal listed
• Tested to ASTM E119
• Recognized in CA

💡 THE MAGIC OF FIREFREE (WHERE IT SAVES THE MOST)

✅ Long Apartment & Condo Corridors

Skip rebuilding walls.
Skip disturbing tenants.

✅ Demising Walls in TIs

Apply the coating → pass the rating → avoid scheduling nightmares.

✅ Exterior Walls on Tight Lots

Meet ratings without thickening the wall.

✅ Exposed Beams (Steel or Heavy Timber)

Keep the architecture.
Get the fire rating.

✅ WUI Zones

Firefree Class A meets surface requirements without replacing siding.

Minimal disruption.
No demo.
No new framing.
No rerouting MEP.
Fewer inspections.

🎯 FINAL TAKEAWAY (SHORT + IMPORTANT)

California’s new codes made fire rating harder.
Firefree Coatings make it easier.

They’re tested.
Approved.
Recognized.
Cost-effective.
And shockingly underused.

If your project needs a fire-rated upgrade in California — you should be looking at  Firefree.

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