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Smoke management systems are referred to as either passive or active.

Atrium Solutions – What Are Your Options?

As far as modern design goes, expanding the amount of natural light in a building by opening up an atrium continues to be very popular.

Fire & Smoke Rated Curtain System Applications: Historic Buildings

Historic Buildings are usually grandfathered in when it comes to building codes. Therefore, fire and smoke protection is usually lacking greatly. That being said, if major renovations are planned there will be the expectation to meet current building codes.

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Fire & Smoke Rated Curtain System Applications: Metro Stations & Subways

Mass transportation is undergoing large surges in growth in large metropolitan areas as the need to connect urban areas with surrounding transit points increases.

Fire & Smoke Rated Curtain System Applications: Museums

Similar to atriums, museum typically consist of large, open spaces.

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Fire & Smoke Rated Curtain System Applications: Atriums

Building atriums create a unique obstacle when it comes to fire safety.

Custom Smoke & Fire Doors: The STACK

Unlike a traditional garage-style door, the STACK requires no overhead track.

Substitutes to Enclosed Elevator Lobbies

Did you know smoke inhalation is the leading cause of fire death, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio? Due to that reality, buildings must be designed to protect its occupants from both fire and smoke.

The Advantages of a Flexible Fire Curtain

The classic steel fire door has quite a legacy when it comes to fire protection.

Why Should I Choose a Custom Fire Door from SGCA Doors?

Fire and smoke safety are incredibly important when it comes to building design. From deployable curtains to rolling steel fire doors, there are a lot of options out there to fit your needs for fire safety. Design, however, is another story.