A smoke curtain is a smoke barrier manufactured from heat-resistant technical fabric, designed to prevent the uncontrolled spread of smoke throughout a building during a fire.
Restricts the horizontal spread of smoke during a fire.
Contains smoke within designated areas, enabling smoke extraction systems to operate more effectively.
Maintains visibility and breathable conditions along escape routes.
Enhances life safety by creating smoke compartmentation within the building.
A smoke curtain is a smoke control system that deploys from the ceiling during a fire to restrict the uncontrolled spread of smoke throughout a building. Manufactured from heat-resistant technical fabric, it is available in both fixed and automatic configurations. In automatic systems, the curtain is activated by the fire detection system, limiting the horizontal movement of smoke, maintaining visibility along escape routes, and improving the efficiency of smoke extraction systems.
| Criteria | Standard | Purpose | Test Temperature | Performance | Classification | Typical Requirement | Thermal Insulation (I) | Integrity (E) | Application | System Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke Curtain | EN 12101-1 | Smoke control and containment | 300 °C | Maintains smoke barrier performance | DH 30 / DH 60 / DH 120 | DH 30 (300 °C – 30 min) | None | Not Required | Safe evacuation, smoke control | Supports smoke extraction system |
