A Guide to Selecting Fire-Resistant Flooring for Engineering Projects

Understanding Fireproof Flooring Standards

According to national standards, only flooring materials with a fire resistance rating of B1 or higher can be classified as flame-retardant building materials. Flooring products meeting this criterion are considered as fireproof floors and are suitable for engineering applications where fire safety is a priority.

Key Types of Fireproof Flooring

WPC Flooring

WPC flooring is a composite material composed of recycled plastic and wood fiber, modified using polymer technology and processed through advanced extrusion techniques. It combines the advantages of both plastic and wood, offering durability, water resistance, and fireproof performance up to B1 rating, making it a reliable fire-resistant flooring option.

Five fireproof WPC flooring in different colors.
SPC Flooring

SPC flooring is a new-generation flooring solution made from a blend of calcium powder, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and other stabilizing materials. This composition ensures exceptional durability, water resistance, and a fireproof performance that reaches B1 rating — second only to stone materials. Due to its outstanding fire resistance and stability, SPC flooring is widely used in engineering and commercial applications.

Four different colored SPC fireproof flooing.

Tips for Purchasing Fireproof Flooring

  • Certification verification: Ensure the product has a valid Flame-Retardant Product Certification and a Fire Resistance Certification issued by the national fire safety department. These certifications confirm the flooring’s ability to meet B1 fire resistance standards.
  • On-site fire resistance testing: To further confirm a product’s fireproof quality, request a sample piece and conduct a fire resistance test. A high-quality fireproof floor should exhibit immediate flame-retardant effects, preventing the spread of fire and enhancing overall safety. If the flooring fails to meet these criteria, it should not be considered a qualified fireproof product.
The burning paper lay on the fireproof  floor.

From the above analysis, it can be seen that SPC floor and WPC floor in fireproof floor are both engineering floor types, so SPC floor or WPC is the first choice when choosing engineering floor, but its environmental performance cannot be ignored when choosing floor.

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