Fire and Smoke Curtains Tested to BS8524

Security Features

•    Provides automated fire and smoke containment, aiding in life safety and property protection during a fire event.
•   Functions without conventional locking mechanisms, relying on a fail-safe gravity system for reliable deployment.
•   Designed and tested as a life safety system, reducing smoke migration and aiding safe evacuation routes.
   

Safety Features

•    Independently tested and certified to BS 8524-1:2013 (Active Fire Curtain Assemblies) and BS 8524-2:2013 (Installation and Maintenance).
•   Offers up to 180 minutes of integrity (E120/E180) and radiation control (EW30–EW60), depending on configuration.
•   Integrates with fire alarm systems and includes a gravity fail-safe mechanism, ensuring curtain deployment in all conditions.
•   Includes battery backup (UPS) for deployment in the event of power failure.

•    CE-marked under EN 16034 and EN 13241, supporting European building regulation compliance.

   

Fire Safety

•    Designed for life safety and fire compartmentation, enabling protection of escape routes and internal zoning.
•   Constructed from high-performance fire-rated fabric reinforced with stainless steel wire and coated for enhanced heat resistance.
•   Certified to resist both flames and radiant heat, slowing the spread of fire and reducing risk to life.

•    Capable of multi-curtain overlapping systems, allowing coverage for wide spans and complex layouts.

   

Design & Customisation

•    Features a compact headbox and slim guide channels, allowing concealed installation in ceilings or bulkheads.
•   Modular and discreet—suitable for architectural integration without compromising visual design.
•   Available in standard RAL colours (e.g., 9010 white, 9005 black) with custom colour options available on request.
   

Operation & Controls

•    Operated by 24V DC tubular motor controlled via the FC-INTUM control panel, which complies with BS 8524.
•   Connects to building management systems (BMS) and fire detection systems for automatic or manual activation.
•   Built-in self-testing and system diagnostic functions, supporting routine maintenance and compliance.
•   Optional audio-visual alerts available for enhanced warning during deployment.
   

Installation & Warranty

•    Supplied made-to-measure to project-specific requirements, ensuring a precise fit and proper fire strategy integration.
•   Certified for installation into masonry walls only, ensuring robust fire-rated performance.
•   Available for face fix or soffit fix configurations, adaptable to a wide range of building types.
•   Covered by a 12-month standard warranty, extendable with approved service and maintenance agreements.

Lead Time & Common Applications

•    Typical lead time: 4–6 weeks, depending on project scope and specification.
•   Suitable for hospitals, airports, shopping centres, commercial buildings, education facilities, and more.
•   Frequently used in lobbies, corridors, stairwells, atriums, and fire escape zones to protect critical escape routes.