Relatively new to North America, smoke and fire protective curtain assemblies have been used extensively throughout Europe since the 1980's, but the history of this fire protection method can be traced back as far as the 1600's. While these products are not replacements for fire door assemblies used in structural openings, there are a number of applications where smoke and fire protective curtain assemblies can be utilized for a hidden layer of fire protection and interior design flexibility. Test standards and code allowances in the United States have been further developed in recent years, making these products an attractive fire protection solution for building design professionals.
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