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    • Royal Decree 2267/2004 approving the Regulation on fire safety in industrial buildings (RSCIEI).
    • Royal Decree 314/2006 approving the Technical Building Code (CTE).
    • EN 1634-1 FIRE RESISTANCE TEST: Specifies the test method to follow to determine the fire resistance of the fire curtains as a fire compartmentalisation system.
    • EN 13501-2 FIRE RESISTANCE CLASSIFICATION: Defines a harmonised procedure for the classification of fire resistance of fire curtains.
    • EXAP EN 15269-11 EXTENSION OF APPLICATION OF TEST RESULTS: Extends the tested dimensions of the fire curtains during the Fire Resistance Test in accordance with regulation EN 1634-1 to larger dimensions.
    • EN 14600 DURABILITY AND AUTOMATIC CLOSING TEST: Compliance requirements and methods necessary to demonstrate the capacity of a fire curtain to cover the whole cycle of the system.
    • TECHNICAL SUITABILITY REPORT: Verifies that all components and characteristics of the fire curtains fulfil the function required as a complex, non-conventional fire compartmentalisation system.
    • APPLUS+ FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATION: Voluntary certification to ensure that the quality and performance of the fire curtains evaluated during the tests remain constant over time through periodic factory controls.

  • Take the following into account:

    • Maximum dimensions certified by regulation EXAP EN 15269-11.
    • Installation during the fire resistance test in accordance with regulation EN 1634-1 (resistance capacity against direct attack by fire on structural elements (box and lateral guides)).
    • Controlled, safe closing by gravity certified in accordance with regulation EN 14600.
    • Need to incorporate a system with an Emergency Function in case anyone is trapped in the seat of the fire.

Advice and Technical Support

  • The installation of fire curtains depends on the type of project and the size of the area to be protected. The general installation process includes:

    1.  A preliminary site assessment by our team of engineers.
    2. Installation of the suspension systems and curtains in the ceiling or wall.
    3. Integration of fire detection and control systems for automatic deployment.

    Installation time varies depending on the project’s complexity, but in many cases, it can be completed within one or two business days, ensuring the system is operational immediately.

  • It is measured based on the following parameters (or their combination):

    • R – Load bearing. The capacity for mechanical resistance of the construction element, without losing its structural properties.
    • E – Integrity. Capacity of the construction element to prevent the passage of fire and hot gases to an area not affected by the fire.
    • I – Insulation. Capacity of the construction element to prevent the temperature increasing on the face which is not directly exposed to the fire.
     

    Generally, this classification is followed by a number which indicates the time for which these parameters are fulfilled.

Certifications and regulations

  • Tecnitex’s fire curtains are designed to meet the strictest fire protection standards, both nationally and internationally. Some of the key standards we comply with include:

    • UNE EN 1634-1: European certification ensuring the fire resistance of fire curtains.
    • UNE EN 12101-1: Regulation related to smoke control and safety in case of fire.

    These certifications guarantee that our fire curtains have undergone rigorous tests to provide maximum safety during emergency situations.

Our solutions

  • While both fire curtains and fire doors aim to limit the spread of fire, their operation and applications differ:

    • Fire curtains are flexible and deploy from the ceiling or wall only when necessary. This saves space and preserves the environment’s design without permanent visual interruptions.
    • Fire doors are rigid structures that are permanently installed, which may affect space distribution and architectural design.

    One of the main advantages of fire curtains is that they can protect large open areas where it would be impossible to install conventional doors, such as in lobbies, wide corridors, or shopping centre entrances.

  • Fire curtains are mandatory in various building types where fire protection regulations require the sectorisation of spaces to prevent the rapid spread of fire. Common locations where fire curtains are required include:

     Shopping centres and large commercial spaces

    • Hotels and public buildings
    • Underground parking garages
    • Hospitals and healthcare centres
    • Office buildings and skyscrapers

    Each country and region has specific regulations that determine the mandatory installation of fire curtains, so it’s essential to consult local laws to ensure compliance.

  • Fire curtains are passive fire protection systems designed to prevent the spread of fire between different areas of a building. These systems are made from materials that can withstand high temperatures and automatically deploy in the event of a fire, creating a barrier that limits the expansion of flames.

    Fire curtains operate through an automated system that detects fire using smoke or heat sensors, triggering the curtain to unroll from its housing in the ceiling or wall. These flexible, fire-resistant curtains provide protection for large areas without requiring rigid, permanent elements like fire doors.

  • These are fixed or mobile textile screens, designed to channel, contain and/or prevent the spread of gases generated in case of fire. Their main purpose is to contain gases in areas called smoke deposits, or to move them to specific evacuation areas.

  • A fire sector is a space or area of a building which is compartmentalised from the rest through fire resistant construction elements for division. Sectorisation of fires keeps fire and smoke under control, preventing it from quickly expanding through the rest of the building. Risks are minimised in fire extinguishing tasks, allowing greater visibility and ease in accessing the affected area, avoiding the transmission of harmful smoke particles, reducing major structural damage, reducing subsequent costs, and allowing evacuation under the best conditions.
  • Among other methods, fire sectorisation may be carried out through:
    • Fire curtains: mobile textile systems designed to guarantee the integrity, isolation and low radiation in any case, as well as non-penetration of smoke.
    • Smoke control barriers: designed to channel, contain and/or prevent the spread of gases generated in the case of fire.
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