2. Fire-rated Curtain- A Shield Against Invasive
Fire And Smoke
As the culture of multi-storied building is evolving,
be it a mall, multi-specialty hospital, or office, fire
safety as per the Building Code of Australia has
become first and foremost concern for the
owners. Thanks to fire-rated technology, there are
many products available, from fire-rated windows,
doors, shutters to curtains, to protect the structure
and its occupants safe in an event of fire. Each
fire-rated product has its own benefits and
specifications that are matter of consideration
while buying. This article elaborates the notion
behind fire-rated curtains.
3. How does a fire-rated curtain work?
The prime function of fire-rated
curtain is to control the
movement of fire and smoke in a
building in an event of fire
accident. The design of the
curtain comprises of a fire-
resistant fabric attached to a
steel roller that is operated by an
internal tubular electric motor. At
the bottom edge it has a
weighted bar. In case of fire, it is
activated upon receiving the
signal from a fire detection
system, then the fabric fall to the
floor to form a seal, preventing
fire and smoke from moving out.