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Advantages of Deployable Fire Partitions

Flexible fire and smoke partitions provide many advantages over a stand-alone, complex, smoke exhaust system. Not only do deployable fire partitions provide effective protection around elevators as well as integrated into an atrium design, but they do so at reduced costs.

Fire partitions serve to compartmentalize smoke and fire, preventing them from spreading throughout a structure. They are lightweight and typically do not require structural reinforcement during installation, which means they rarely affect the design of a building or atrium.

As a passive smoke management system, fire partitions consume less energy than a full-fledged smoke exhaust system. However, if a more active smoke management system is necessary, fire partitions can be used to subdivide space served by a mechanical smoke exhaust system. When incorporated into a well-designed smoke control system, smoke partitions can work in tandem with other safety features of the building.

To learn more about the application of fire partitions in your building, whether for new construction or renovation projects, contact SG Solutions. We offer a variety of finishes, dimensions, and assemblies to suit your needs. Contact us today for more information!

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