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Draft curtains are fire-rated fabric barriers suspended from ceilings or roof structures in warehousing, manufacturing, and large open spaces. They work in conjunction with ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinkler systems to create smoke and draft separation zones.
When a fire occurs, draft curtains prevent smoke from spreading across the entire building by creating separate smoke compartments. They work with your sprinkler system to pool smoke in a defined area, allowing sprinklers to control the fire more effectively and giving occupants more time to evacuate.
Draft curtains offer a lightweight, tested alternative to traditional compartmentation methods. Fire and smoke tested to meet code requirements, these fabric barriers provide the same protection as heavier construction solutions—without the structural load, visual obstruction, or cost of masonry walls or fire-rated assemblies.
Draft curtains maintain open floor plans without walls or barriers. Suspended overhead, they don't obstruct material handling, equipment movement, or sight lines across your facility.
Tested and approved under NFPA 409 (aircraft hangar protection), UFC 4-211-01 (DoD aviation facilities), and IBC Chapter 4 requirements for draft curtain assemblies in warehouse and manufacturing applications.
Lower upfront cost and minimal long-term maintenance compared to alternative solutions.
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Vertical barriers that deploy during fires to prevent smoke migration between floors and compartments.
Early Suppression Fast Response sprinkler systems designed to work in conjunction with draft curtains.
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Draft curtains create smoke and draft separation zones that work in conjunction with ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinklers. When a fire occurs, the curtains prevent smoke from spreading, allowing the sprinklers to pool smoke in a defined area and control the fire more effectively. This combination provides superior fire suppression and gives occupants more time to evacuate.
Draft curtains are barriers suspended from ceilings in warehouses, hangars, and manufacturing facilities. They create permanent smoke and heat zones that work with sprinkler systems to compartmentalize large open spaces per NFPA 409 and IBC requirements.
Smoke curtains are vertical barriers that deploy downward to prevent smoke migration—typically used for elevator shaft protection, stairwell enclosures, and atrium containment per IBC Section 3006 and NFPA 92. They're motorized and activate during fire events.
Both use fire-rated fabrics, but draft curtains are static overhead solutions for industrial spaces, while smoke curtains are active deployable systems for vertical smoke control. FireTex specifies and supplies both applications depending on your facility's code requirements.
Yes, draft curtains are approved under NFPA 409 for aircraft hangars, UFC 4-211-01 for military aviation facilities, and IBC Chapter 4 for smoke and draft control requirements. They're a tested and recognized solution for compartmentalizing large open spaces like warehouses, aircraft hangars, and manufacturing facilities—working in conjunction with ESFR sprinkler systems to meet code-mandated smoke control.
Installation timelines vary based on project size and complexity. Standard installations typically take 1-3 days, while larger or custom projects may require 1-2 weeks. We coordinate with your construction schedule and can work around other trades. Our nationwide network of installers ensures timely completion regardless of your project location.
Draft curtains require minimal maintenance. As static fabric barriers with no moving parts or mechanical components, they need only periodic visual inspections to verify fabric integrity and proper positioning. Annual inspections are typically recommended to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and code requirements, but there are no motors, controls, or deployment systems that need regular servicing or testing.
Absolutely. We regularly coordinate with architecture firms, MEP engineers, and general contractors. We can provide specifications, installation details, and coordinate with your existing team. Many projects involve collaboration with architects during design phases and contractors during installation.
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