Curtains that stay rolled up in a box above the opening in normal use and drop to close the opening on a fire alarm signal. They are the answer for large openings where doors are not practical – between sections of halls, in atriums, at escalators and on shop fronts in shopping centres.
Box above the opening – concealed in the ceiling or visible
Design and size to the project
How to choose
The curtain class (E or EW, with time in minutes) and type – fire or smoke – are set by the fire safety design. For a quotation we need the opening sizes, required class, space above the opening for the curtain box and fire alarm details; it is best to send the design or bill of quantities with photos of the location.
Certification
Delivered with
Documents on the curtain's performance and class, and installation and maintenance instructions – the documents requested at building inspection.
Fire and smoke curtains
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between classes E and EW?
E means the curtain holds back flames and hot gases; EW means it also limits heat radiation on the unexposed side. The fire safety design states which class and how many minutes are needed.
How does the curtain come down?
On a fire alarm signal or a power failure the curtain descends in a controlled way and closes the opening; once the alarm ends it rolls back into the box.
Can a curtain replace a door on an escape route?
No – a curtain closes the opening but you cannot pass through it. Where people must exit, fire doors are needed; curtains are used for large openings where doors are not practical.
Related products
Fire doors
Single and double-leaf steel doors for stairwells, corridors, boiler rooms and technical rooms.
Describe what you need or paste the items from your bill of quantities. We reply to emails within two hours on working days and send quotations the same day, or within 24 hours at the latest.
