Fire Curtains for Doors

Security Direct Fire Curtains for Doors offer advanced fire protection without the bulk of traditional shutters or steel doors. Designed for open-plan buildings, corridors, and door openings, these systems deploy automatically during a fire, containing flames and smoke for up to 4 hours.

Compact, lightweight, and fully tested to BS EN 1634-1, our fire curtains blend seamlessly into architectural spaces — ensuring safety, compliance, and design freedom.

What Are Fire Curtains for Doors?

Fire Curtains are flexible, high-performance fabric barriers that remain hidden above the ceiling or doorway until activated by a fire alarm or heat detector. When triggered, they descend automatically, forming a fire-resistant seal that prevents flames and smoke from spreading between zones.

Typical Features:

• Gravity fail-safe mechanism (closes without power)
• Fire-resistant glass fibre fabric coated with stainless steel wire mesh
• Compact headbox and side guides for a flush finish
• Automatic retraction after testing or reset

Key Benefits

Applications

Fire Curtains for Doors are suitable for:

• Door openings in open-plan offices
• Atriums and lift lobbies
• Corridors and compartmentation areas
• Retail units, schools, and public buildings
• Residential developments requiring aesthetic fire protection

They’re often installed where traditional fire doors or shutters would interrupt design flow — offering safety without compromising space or style.

Technical Specifications

Control & Integration Options

• Fire Curtain Control Panel: Central control for automatic deployment and testing
• Alarm Interface: Integrates with existing fire detection systems
• Battery Backup Unit: Ensures safe descent during power loss
• Audio/Visual Alerts: Warn occupants prior to deployment
• Manual Reset Option: Allows easy system retraction after activation

Installation & Maintenance

Our qualified engineers handle survey, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations (Approved Document B).
Security Direct also offers annual testing and certification, keeping systems in top condition and legally compliant.

FAQs for Fire Curtains for Doors

Q1: How do Fire Curtains differ from Fire Shutters?

Fire Curtains use a fire-resistant fabric rather than steel slats, providing a lighter, more discreet solution ideal for architectural spaces.

Q2: What fire ratings are available?

Our curtains are available with 60, 120, 180, or 240-minute ratings, certified to BS EN 1634-1.

Q3: Can Fire Curtains be linked to the building fire alarm?

Yes — they connect directly to the fire alarm or control panel, automatically deploying when a fire is detected.

Q4: Are Fire Curtains suitable for daily use as doors?

No — Fire Curtains are life-safety systems only, designed to deploy during emergencies, not for daily access.

Q5: Can they be customised to match the building interior?

Yes. The headbox and side guides can be powder-coated to blend with your décor.