The Fire Retardant Cladding Market is a vital segment of the global construction industry, offering protective solutions that enhance building safety and minimize fire hazards.

This progress, in large part, thanks to retardant lines. Retardant, or PHOS-CHEK, is made of a salt mixture that helps to slow the spread of fire and makes it easier to control, according to CAL FIRE.

Perimeter Solutions PRM has inaugurated a state-of-the-art PHOS-CHEK facility at McClellan Park in Sacramento, CA, reportedly one of the world’s leading fire retardant production facilities.

The facility spans 110,000 square feet and boasts an impressive capacity to produce 360,000 pounds of fire retardant.

Perimeter Solutions, a company that manufactures fire retardant, is opening its first facility in Northern California.

City leaders praised first responders and drew attention to fire mitigation measures after the Rancho fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon, was largely contained by Tuesday evening.

A jet drops fire retardant near Highway 243, also known as the Esperanza Firefighters Memorial Highway, near Banning during the Wolf Fire on Monday, June 30, 2025.

A large clothing factory fire in Marrickville has now been contained, after more than 15 fire trucks responded to the scene. Major roads are closed as the clean up continues.

Next comes flame-resistant clothing, like jackets or aprons made from leather or special treated fabrics, yet only 17.9% of welders regularly wear these.