Smoke Curtain vs Fire Curtain: What's the Difference?
A smoke curtain and a fire curtain are both invaluable elements of a building’s smoke control and fire mitigation system.They are both a type of passive fire protection system designed to limit the spread of smoke and fire throughout a building during an emergency.They also protect a building’s occupants from smoke inhalation and fire while they are evacuating the building.Both smoke and fire curtains are usually kept hidden until a fire detection system or fire alarm system activates them.This makes them the ideal choice for building owners who prioritise their building’s aesthetics or want to conserve space.
However, while these two products may seem similar, they have very different uses.
Smoke curtains are the ideal solution not only for smoke containment but also as a safety measure against smoke inhalation.It creates a physical barrier against smoke by sealing off elevators and other large openings where smoke can quickly travel through a building.
Once tripped by a fire detection or alarm system, the smoke curtain will automatically descend from the ceiling to a drop position generally above head height, thus creating a barrier from the smoke.
This allows the building’s occupants to evacuate quickly and safely without interfering with the means of escape.
On the other hand, a fire curtain extinguishes fires by containing them until they run out of fuel or oxygen.They are made of extremely fire-resistant materials and may be used as a compartment wall within a building.Furthermore, a fire curtain provides a building’s occupants with fire and smoke protection for 60 to 120 minutes.They will also safeguard the building and its escape routes from exposure to heat, fire, and smoke, thus providing adequate time for building occupants to evacuate.
FIRE CURTAIN OR SMOKE CURTAIN?
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