Fire Curtains London - Residential | Smoke and Fire Curtains Ltd

London homeowners have a lot to think about. Utility bills, mortgages, and furniture shopping occupy the minds constantly. Fire safety is often overlooked, and when it comes to fires, being reactive instead of proactive is too late. During the night, a kitchen fire can spread in minutes, especially in open-plan homes where there’s nothing to barricade the flames from moving upstairs.

London is saturated with residential buildings that pose fire risks, from high-rises to semi-detached houses. If the building isn’t prepared with fire safety barriers, it can become detrimental for anyone affected by a sudden fire outbreak. Smoke and Fire Curtains Ltd installs domestic fire curtains throughout London, keeping properties safe from hazardous smoke and fire.

If you require an urgent fire curtain installation, call our fire prevention experts today at 01163527223.

London has a plethora of residential buildings, whether apartments, bungalows, semi-detached houses or detached houses. It’s vital to keep fires contained within the properties to also allow nearby neighbours time to act. Preventing the spread of smoke and fire will also save a building long-term costs as it’ll minimise the damage when a crisis occurs. The mental health aspect for property owners should not be understated, as money-related problems are seen as one of the top contributors to depression.

The function of a domestic fire curtain is simple. When an alarm system is set off, the automated curtains will seal off a space to trap the flames. Trapping smoke and fire is the primary motive, and provides occupants with as much time as possible for evacuations, ultimately saving lives. Extensive exposure to smoke can cause individuals long-term health issues such as cancer, so keeping as much smoke at bay is vital.

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For urgent fire curtain expertise and guidance call our experts today at 0116 352 7223. 

Failure to install a domestic fire curtain could be fatal when considering human lives. Today, modern buildings can be highly flammable due to the synthetic materials used to create them. Open-plan kitchens also pose a big threat to your family due to the speed at which smoke and fire can spread, forcing their way to the upper floors of the building. 

Overlooking fire curtains can have disastrous consequences for homeowners. With house prices in London the last thing you need is property damage. More worryingly, life-lasting burns, and loss of lives are common results if building owners fail to ensure the necessary precautions are made. 

If you urgently require fire curtains on your property contact our professionals today.

A domestic fire curtain is adaptable for any property and room. Smoke and Fire Ltd have installed curtains in various locations to suit a home’s safety requirements, including: 

• Entrances/doorways
• Kitchens
• Living/dining rooms
• Garages
• Loft rooms
• Basement rooms

In open-plan homes, fire can spread fast, especially when everyone’s asleep. Domestic fire curtains are a simple, effective way to compartmentalise your space and prevent smoke and flames from travelling.

At Smoke and Fire Curtains Ltd, we help London homeowners install discreet, automated fire curtains to keep their families safe and give them peace of mind every night. Call us now a 0116 352 7223 to get your property covered. 

London's Grenfell disaster in 2017 shook up the property industry regarding safety regulations. Since then, legislation updates for fire curtains have increased tenfold, meaning property owners must be more aware of certain acts such as BS 8524.

For more information on this, visit the BSI Groups page for fire curtain regulations.

BS 8524 overtook PAS 121:2007 in April 2013 and saw a much-needed review of fire curtain safety. This states that the designing, manufacturing, and installation of smoke and fire curtains must be aligned with specific demands. Impact resistance, smoke containment, resistance to fire, and longevity are all crucial elements that this law abides by. Integrated devices such as smoke detectors are also analysed to understand how cohesive all the fire protection equipment is when teamed up in a crisis. 

BS 8524 is the only global fire curtain protection standard, meaning all property owners must adhere to avoid prosecution and potential imprisonment. The act is broken up into two parts:

Part 1: Offers guidelines, information and legal requirements on testing each aspect of automated curtain fire protection to meet standards. These are broken up into nine annexes, which a third-party certification must approve. 

Part 2: Prioritises the installation, maintenance and application of the fire curtain system within a property. This again abides by the nine annexes listed below. 

Contact our team today for a review of your property to see if it’s complaint to the protection standard. 

The mandatory annexes are as follows: 

• Annex A (normative): Examines the calculations of minimum widths for end curtains and overlaps based on data from the fire test.
• Annex B (normative): determines the order in which every specimen is evaluated. 
• Annex C (normative): Underlines the general requirements for evaluation. 
• Annex D (normative): Method testing for the fire curtains regarding longevity, reliability, durability and speed of response. 
• Annex E (normative): Any other motors associated with the barriers are tested for Annex D’s checks.
• Annex F (normative): The temperature of potential smoke leaks are calculated. 
• Annex G (normative): Monitors motor functions when temperatures are increased. 
• Annex H (normative): The testing of additional equipment.
• Annex I (informative): Concludes with a performance summary of the product.

The earlier a fire safety specialist is contacted during the design of a property, the sooner you can be assured of your family’s safety. This also allows the specialist to integrate the fire safety system so other homely elements can be built around it. 

Fire curtain units are adapted yearly to ensure smooth installations, meaning minimal disruption. Compared to fire shutters, they’re lighter, making them easier to distribute and install. 

Fire curtains can be used in various areas within a building, such as walls and ceilings, meaning they’re adaptable to different properties when it comes to installations. 

Domestic fire curtains can be a cheaper alternative compared to other fire protection systems, making them an ideal choice when on a tight budget. 

If you’re looking for essential fire curtain resistant curtains in London for your residential property, call us today at 0116 352 7223.

At Smoke and Fire Curtains Ltd, the installation process of passive fire protection is simple:

Initial quote: After speaking to one of our experts, we’ll evaluate exactly what your building may require and draft up an initial quote that’ll dive into any technical queries you may have before the survey. 

Site inspection: After the paperwork is approved, one of our specialists will visit your site to gather as much information as possible to ensure the planning of the project is as comprehensive as possible. Our team member(s) will also offer further guidance that is engineered to protect your property with maximum efficiency. 

Manufacturing of the product: Once the planning stage is complete, our team will start creating the fire curtain system your building requires. Every building is different, meaning our solutions are tailored to your specific fire safety needs.

Delivery and Installation: As soon as the fire curtain product is ready, we’ll deliver your new system to the property and begin the installation process. 

Maintenance checks: Our fire curtain maintenance services mean we’ll always remember to add you to our calendar. If any anxieties arise regarding your fire curtain system, contact us today!

With residential fire curtain installations, low-level disruptions are ideal so you can go about your daily lives with minimal fuss. We guarantee no major renovations will be required, and the installation process is customisable to your safety needs.

Picking up the phone to Smoke and Fire Ltd’s specialists could be the difference in what happens to your family. We’re proud to provide residential fire safety systems for thousands of homes throughout London. 

Don’t just take our word for it, visit our testimonials page to hear from all our customers who’ve secured their properties with the ultimate home smoke protection solutions.

If your property lacks fire safety measures, contact our team so we can inspect your home and give you peace of mind every time you go to bed.