Fire and Smoke Protection

The availability of automatic closing fire windows and fire shutters mean protecting windows close to boundaries has never been easier. Our passive opening protectives for window openings provide a fire-rated assembly that deploys by fuseable link.

This vertically deploying fire and smoke rated curtain is an economical choice for openings. This solution works well for atrium separation, openings in walls, and for specialty enclosures where fire-rated protection is required. May be specified with manual egress

Flexibility is the defining characteristic of this fire + smoke curtain. Available in large dimensions, this vertically deploying solution is suitable for atrium separation, openings in walls, and specialty enclosures where fire-rated protection is required. This specialized curtain assembly can be also be specified with manual egress

The Smoke Guard M3000 is a fire-rated assembly designed to function as a horizontally deploying opening protective between floors. Horizontal curtain deployment allows designers to compartmentalize large spaces such as atriums, drastically reducing or even eliminating mechanical smoke evacuation systems.

The Smoke Guard Model 4000 Perimeter (M4000) is a code-compliant fire + smoke-rated textile curtain assembly which functions as a vertically-deploying barrier to prevent transmission of smoke and flames, or to provide a reservoir for smoke on the upper floors of an atrium or other open space. This perimeter curtain can be an effective complement to existing mechanical smoke and fire containment systems or additional fire curtains. The M4000 features a pleated, fire + smoke-rated textile curtain stored in a steel housing, typically installed above a finished ceiling, and deployed by an alarm signal from the local smoke detector or from a fire control panel.

SG Draft is a cost-effective, static curtain strategy for warehouses, aircraft hangers, and manufacturing environments, used in both sprinklered and non-sprinklered buildings for automatic smoke removal. Draft curtains channel the ceiling jet away from the fire and out of the building via roof vents either to automatically remove the smoke or to delay sprinkler activation.

The Smoke Guard Hose Stream 2100 (HS2100) is a code-compliant, listed textile fire shutter system, designed to protect openings in all rated wall types (including fire walls, fire barriers and smoke barriers). HS2100 meets air leakage requirements of UL 1784 and the fire endurance and hose stream of UL 10B. It consists of dual textile curtain assemblies housed within paired steel housings suited for overhead or face mounting at the wall opening.

For fire protection engineers who want to provide architects with the utmost freedom when designing elevator lobbies, the M600 Smoke Curtain is an ideal solution. The dimensions of the M600 are fully customizable, which allows it to seal nearly any opening.

The Smoke Guard system Model 2100 Elevator (M2100E) creates a code-compliant smoke and draft control assembly when paired with common fire-rated elevator doors. Available in both smoke rated and fire+smoke rated material, this side guide captured assembly features a lift strap on both sides of the curtain for manual egress.

In combination with the fire-rated doors used in nearly all elevators, our elevator smoke containment curtains provide comprehensive and code-compliant smoke and draft opening protection. These units are easy to install in elevator openings and integrate seamlessly with existing fire protection systems to quickly bring a structure up to code.

For the last 25+ years we have been the original high performance “orange" opening protective for elevator openings. Our compact smoke and draft control assembly deploys on local smoke detection to seal the fire-rated elevator door from vertical smoke migration. This assembly satisfies the IBC requirement for elevator opening protection – no enclosed lobby required.

Vertically deploying opening protectives enable clean, space-conserving, code compliance and leave a minimal footprint in a building. Available in both fire and smoke-rated high performance fabrics, our line of flexible curtains cover a wide range of opening sizes and egress options to satisfy code requirements.

Ever been forced to eliminate or reduce an atrium from your project due to expensive mechanical systems required for smoke evacuation? Fire-rated horizontally deploying curtains can bisect an atrium between floors, compartmentalizing space. By creating two-story compartments, mechanical smoke evacuation systems may be greatly reduced – or eliminated altogether.

The accordion-style fire-rated perimeter curtain offers a whole new type of opening protection – no corner posts necessary. This system may be configured as open, such as an “L" or “U" shape, or closed completely like a box. Our systems feature a “Super Sensor" feature for detecting obstructions.

Fixed or deployable? We offer both. Whether you are working on a warehouse, airplane hangar, high-end retail or office space, we have the draft curtain for you. Available in typical smoke-rated fabric, and fire-rated should you require, our systems are engineered specifically for your application.

Modern architectural design often involves creating open, flexible spaces that meet both aesthetic goals and safety requirements. Achieving this balance can be challenging, particularly when it comes to fire protection. Fire + smoke curtain systems offer a modern solution that supports both design flexibility and safety. While not inherently sustainable on their own, these systems contribute to broader sustainability goals by enabling efficient space planning, reducing the need for permanent fire barriers, and minimizing fire-related damage that could lead to extensive material waste and reconstruction.

Smoke Guard, a leading manufacturer of high-performing, code-compliant fire + smoke protection curtains and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSWI), has raised the bar in fire and smoke containment with its M4000 system. The M4000 smoke + fire protection curtains have achieved full smoke rating certification, making them one of the few fabric-based systems that meet the stringent safety standards required for healthcare facilities.

Smoke. It's a silent and deadly threat in fires, often causing more harm than the flames themselves. In healthcare environments where vulnerable patients rely on staff for their safety, superior smoke containment measures are not just a best practice; they're a necessity. 

Smoke Guard's Dean Flann, an expert in daylighting, atrium, and open space design, has been a valuable partner to architects and contractors across Central Texas for decades. His expertise in daylighting and smoke containment solutions has made him a go-to resource for projects prioritizing aesthetics and safety.