Firecoat: Latest technology in fire protection

Fire risk in educational buildings, what facilities managers need to know.

Australian schools, TAFEs and universities face fire risks every day from the inside and outside, electrical faults in old switchboards, lithium battery fires from e-bikes and laptops, chemical incidents in science labs, waste management areas, and bushfires. FIRECOAT is an eco-friendly fire-retardant paint developed in Australia to protect facilities against the full range of fire threats.

The FIRECOAT difference

FIRECOAT has achieved the highest fire rating in the world, carrying BAL-40 certification. It is a single product that performs across multiple substrate types (including timber, plywood, plasterboard, fibre cement, and interior ceilings) protecting both interior and exterior surfaces. Formulated with sustainability in mind, FIRECOAT is eco-friendly and widely accessible, available through various channels across Australia.

The Ghan train case study: Journey beyond rail

When Journey Beyond Rail built new luxury suites for The Ghan, they chose FIRECOAT to protect passengers travelling through 3,000km of remote Australian desert.

Applied to walls and flooring during construction, FIRECOAT exceeded expectations, delivering a Group 1 fire grade when only Group 2 was targeted. One product, inside and out, protecting one of the world’s great train journeys.

Why choose FIRECOAT

BAL-40 – Independently Certified. Highest BAL rating of any coating of its type under AS 3959. Also FM Global Certified to Standard 4975.

• Eco-friendly option against fire: Tested to ASTM E84, protects against electrical, battery, chemical and arson fires.
• Australian-made, university-backed: Developed with UNSW Sydney.
• Versatile paint: Our product can be used on different substrates.
• Reduces risk of facility shutdowns and student displacement: A fire event that closes a school disrupts hundreds of students and families. FIRECOAT helps reduce the likelihood and severity of fire damage, keeping facilities operational.
• PFAS-free and low VOC: Safe for use around staff and students.

Don’t replace. Protect.

For self-insured institutions, FIRECOAT is a documented, standards-backed risk mitigation measure that supports insurance conversations and duty-of-care compliance. Book a site assessment with the FIRECOAT Australia team today.

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