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Safeguarding Historic Structures with Tailored Fire Suppression Systems

Historic buildings frequently face unique fire safety challenges when retrofitting to meet modern fire codes, as they were constructed prior to the establishment of current regulations. Fire Suppression Systems Efforts to improve historic…
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Smoke curtain at Will Perkins

Elevator Smoke Curtains FAQs

Elevator smoke curtains have gained significant attention as crucial safety devices in high-rise buildings. These curtains contain smoke and prevent its spread during a fire, providing valuable time for evacuation and fire suppression. Understanding…
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LAX Smoke Curtain

Enhance Airport Fire Safety with Fire and Smoke Curtains

Airports are complex facilities that extend far beyond just housing aircraft. In addition to the planes themselves, these hubs contain a diverse array of amenities - from restaurants and boutiques to newsstands and coffee shops. Moreover, airports…
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Elevator Smoke Curtains

Advantages of Elevator Smoke Curtains

Elevator Smoke Curtains have several advantages Cost Effective Elevator Smoke Containment Systems are generally more affordable than alternatives like smoke doors, pressurization systems, or enclosed lobbies with fire doors, making them a…
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Hose Stream Fire Rated Shutter

What is the difference between a fire curtain and a fire shutter?

Fire Curtain and Fire Shutter Differences Design of a Steel Fire Shutter vs a Fabric Fire Curtain: Steel Fire Shutters are constructed from interlocking steel slats, internal counterbalance springs and a large external motor, while Fabric…
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Draft Curtains for Warehouse Fire Safety

Although your warehouse meets legal fire safety requirements, it may not provide sufficient protection against the risk of a devastating fire. While fire codes and OSHA standards regulations set the baseline for warehouse safety, they should…
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