Xeriant's NexBoard Achieves NFPA 286 Fire Safety Certification, Paving Way for Commercial Adoption

Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) announced that its NexBoard fire-resistant construction panel has successfully passed the NFPA 286 corner room fire test, a widely recognized industry standard that evaluates how wall and ceiling materials perform under realistic fire conditions. The certification measures factors including flame spread, heat release, smoke development and flashover potential, and is commonly used by building code officials, architects, engineers and insurers when assessing construction materials.

The company said the achievement builds on NexBoard's previously announced ASTM E84 Class A fire rating and represents a key milestone in its commercialization and regulatory compliance roadmap. Xeriant noted that the certification advances efforts to finalize contracts with building industry customers and supports the broader adoption of NexBoard and its companion NexPatch joint compound across applications including modular housing, multifamily developments, commercial buildings and other fire-resilient construction projects.

NexBoard is an eco-friendly, patent-pending composite construction panel made from plastic and fiber waste, designed to replace products such as drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF, MgO board and other materials used in construction. The NFPA 286 test is particularly stringent because it simulates a fire starting in a corner of a room, allowing evaluators to observe how materials contribute to fire growth and flashover. Passing this test is often required for materials to be used in building types where fire safety is paramount, such as high-occupancy residential and commercial structures.

According to Xeriant, the certification not only validates NexBoard's fire performance but also positions the product for inclusion in building codes and insurance approvals. This could accelerate adoption by architects and builders seeking materials that meet rigorous safety standards while also offering sustainability benefits. The company's DUREVER brand, under which NexBoard is marketed, focuses on advanced materials that can be integrated across multiple industrial sectors.

The announcement comes as the construction industry increasingly prioritizes fire resilience and sustainable materials. With the NFPA 286 certification, Xeriant aims to differentiate NexBoard in a competitive market and secure contracts with developers and contractors. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/TLrIK.

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