Fully approved protection from fire, heat, and smoke
 | | Newtex custom-made proscenium fire safety curtains are designed for use in theaters,stages, school auditoriums and other public performance areas. Mostcity and state-mandated building codes require the use of thesecurtains, which are lowered in the event of a fire on stage and protectaudiences against flames, heat, and smoke as the area is evacuated. Fabricated from asbestos-free ZetexPlus, our curtains have been tested to ensure they exceed nationally recognized model fire codes.
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Applications: New installations or replacement of existing asbestos or other curtains in proscenium theaters, stages, auditoriums, schools, and public performance areas
FEATURES:
• Listed and approved by the California State Fire Marshall (Listing No. 1670-1164:101) and New York City Department of Buildings (List Number MEA 212-08-M) for use as Proscenium Fire Safety Curtains. • Meet or exceed most national and local building codes, including IBC 2000, 2006; UBC 1991, 1994/97; SBCCI 1991, 1997; BOCA 1991, 1994/96; Life Safety 1991, 2003• Made from asbestos-free ZetexPlus, which resists fire, heat, and smoke• Available with our without wire insertion• Custom-made based on your stage dimensions and requirements• Shipped fan-folded with mounting hardware for ease of installation • Available in tan or blackPRODUCTS:
Brail Type Curtains - Used when the space above the proscenium is half or less than the height of the proscenium opening. Stored accordion-folded above the proscenium.
Straight Lift Curtains - Simpler design used when the space above the proscenium is at least twice the height of the proscenium opening. Stored straight (without folds) above the proscenium.
ZetexPlus® Smoke Seals - Designed to close the gap between the fire curtain and proscenium wall, preventing smoke from escaping and reaching the audience.
ZetexPlus® Borders - Wrapped around stage lights to protect stage curtains from potential damage or risk of fire. Contact us if you are looking for a complete rigging solution, and we can recommend a trusted partner.
TEST PROCEDURES:
ZetexPlus fire curtains have been tested using the procedures below to ensure they meet or exceed most building code requirements for performance of proscenium fire curtains. |
| Fire Endurance | ASTM E119 (UBC 43-1, NFPA 251, UL 263)
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Flame Spread/Smoke Density
| ASTM E84-89a (UBC 42-1, NFPA 255, UL 723)
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| Tensile Strength (Breaking Strength) | ASTM D-1682-64
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Tests were performed by Intertek Testing Services/Warnock Hersey, an approved test facility. Listing agencies include the California State Fire Marshal's Office and New York City Department of Buildings.
FABRIC SPECIFICATIONS:
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| Fire Endurance | ASTM E119 (UBC 43-1, NFPA 251, UL 263)
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Flame Spread/Smoke Density
| ASTM E84-89a (UBC 42-1, NFPA 255, UL 723)
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| Tensile Strength (Breaking Strength) | ASTM D-1682-64
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Note: Local building codes can vary, so understand your specific requirements before purchasing a fire curtain.