NFPA 701 Type 2 Fire Retardant Tarps for Data Centers & Server Rooms

NFPA 701 Type 2 Certified Fire Retardant Tarps — Built for Data Centers & Server Rooms

When protecting mission-critical infrastructure, compliance isn't optional. Tarps America supplies NFPA 701 Type 2 certified fire retardant tarps purpose-built for data center construction, server room protection, IT equipment shielding, and facilities management. Our FR tarps meet the flame-spread and after-glow requirements mandated by fire codes and insurers for use in data centers, colocation facilities, hyperscale campuses, and enterprise server rooms.

What Is NFPA 701 Type 2?

NFPA 701 is the Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, published by the National Fire Protection Association. Type 2 applies to fabrics and films used in interior environments, including data centers, server rooms, and commercial buildings. A passing NFPA 701 Type 2 rating means the material self-extinguishes quickly and does not propagate flame — a requirement for fire-code compliance in many jurisdictions and a best practice for any facility housing expensive or critical equipment.

Data centers, colocation facilities, and enterprise IT rooms frequently require NFPA 701-compliant materials for:

• Construction dust and debris barriers during active build-outs or renovations
• Temporary fire barriers and containment curtains
• IT equipment protection covers during construction or moving
• Server rack tarps and cable tray covers
• Raised floor and under-floor protection during upgrades
• Aisle containment and hot/cold aisle separation barriers
• Vapor and moisture barriers in mechanical rooms adjacent to server spaces
• Emergency equipment covers after water damage or fire suppression discharge

Industries & Facilities That Rely on NFPA 701 Tarps

Our fire retardant tarps are used by general contractors, facilities managers, and IT infrastructure teams across a wide range of data-center and technology environments:

• Hyperscale Data Centers — Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google, Meta, Apple, and Oracle campus builds
• Colocation Facilities — Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, QTS, CoreSite, and Switch colocation sites
• Enterprise Server Rooms — Corporate IT rooms, on-premise data centers, and network operation centers (NOCs)
• Telecom Central Offices — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and carrier hotel facilities
• Government & Military Data Centers — Federal, DoD, and SCIF-adjacent facilities requiring fire code compliance
• Healthcare IT Infrastructure — Hospital data centers, medical record server rooms, and HIPAA-compliant facilities
• Financial Data Centers — Banking, trading, and fintech facilities with strict fire suppression requirements
• Education & Research — University HPC centers, research computing facilities, and campus data centers
• Edge Computing Sites — Modular data centers, containerized server deployments, and edge nodes

Our NFPA 701 Type 2 Certified FR Tarp Products

20 Mil Fire Retardant Poly Tarps

Our heavy-gauge 20 mil FR poly tarps meet NFPA 701 Type 2 and are ideal for data center construction covers, dust barriers, and equipment protection. Available in tarp and roll formats.

• 20 mil Ultimate Duty White/White Fire Retardant Poly Tarp — Heavy-duty 9.6 oz woven poly, NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, grommets every 18–24", ideal for data center construction barriers and equipment covers. Available in custom cut sizes.
• 20 mil / 9.6 oz Ultimate Duty White/White Fire Retardant Woven Poly Roll — Same NFPA 701 Type 2 certified FR poly material sold by the roll — perfect for large data hall barriers, custom-cut dust containment, and high-volume data center projects.

18 oz Heavy Duty Fire Retardant Vinyl Tarps

Our 18 oz PVC-coated vinyl FR tarps meet NFPA 701 Type 2 and are built for permanent or semi-permanent installations — data center fire barriers, server room dividers, aisle containment curtains, and IT equipment covers. Available in 7 colors to match your facility or color-code your protection zones.

• 18 oz Heavy Duty Black Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — 18 oz NFPA 701 Type 2 vinyl, waterproof, tear-resistant, brass grommets every 24". Ideal for data center equipment covers and server room barriers.
• 18 oz Heavy Duty Blue Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, 18 oz vinyl. Blue color for facility color-coding or aisle containment identification.
• 18 oz Heavy Duty Gray Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, 18 oz vinyl. Gray finish blends into data center environments for a professional appearance.
• 18 oz Heavy Duty Green Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, 18 oz vinyl. Green for safety zone identification or colocation facility color standards.
• 18 oz Heavy Duty Red Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, 18 oz vinyl. Red for fire barrier identification, restricted zone marking, or hot aisle containment.
• 18 oz Heavy Duty White Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, 18 oz vinyl. White reflects light — popular for cleanroom-adjacent or high-visibility data center environments.
• 18 oz Heavy Duty Yellow Coated Vinyl FR Tarp — NFPA 701 Type 2 certified, 18 oz vinyl. High-visibility yellow for caution zones, construction areas, or safety-code compliance markings.

Why Choose Tarps America for Data Center FR Tarps?

• NFPA 701 Type 2 Certified — certified test documentation available upon request for compliance files
• Custom Sizes Available — order exact dimensions to fit your server room or data hall layout
• Bulk Pricing — contractor and facilities pricing for large data center projects
• Fast Shipping — in-stock products ship quickly to job sites nationwide
• Expert Support — our team helps you select the right FR tarp for your specific data center application

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