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We review your scope, specification, drawings and programme requirements.
Detailed site survey to define scope, access, phasing and methodology.
FIRAS-certified operatives deliver works safely and to programme.
Full O&M packs, certificates, photographic records and completion sign-off.
Five hubs across England & Wales. Same-day response, FIRAS-certified installers.
Postcode or town name — we'll route you to the closest team.
A fire curtain is a fabric-based barrier housed in a ceiling cassette that automatically deploys on fire detection to create a temporary compartment line. It's used where solid walls would compromise the architecture, such as in atria, lift lobbies and open-plan spaces.
Fire curtains are tested for fire resistance and contain both fire and smoke for a defined period. Smoke curtains are designed primarily to channel and contain smoke — for example to feed smoke extract systems — and are not necessarily fire-rated.
BS 8524 is the key standard for active fire curtain barrier assemblies in the UK, supported by BS EN 1634-1 fire testing and BS 7273-4 for actuation. Approved Document B sets the broader fire safety context.
Fire curtains should be serviced and drop-tested at least annually, with documented certification. We provide servicing as part of our planned maintenance offer.
Yes. Fire curtains are often retrofitted into existing buildings to introduce compartmentation where it's missing, particularly in atria, lift lobbies and large open spaces.
Yes. Fire curtains are wired into the fire alarm system and deploy on activation. We commission and integrate every install to the relevant standards.
No. Fire curtains are concealed within ceiling cassettes and only become visible when they deploy on activation.
Yes. We service and maintain fire curtains across all major manufacturers, providing documented drop tests and certification.
