Fire Safety Curtains

Fire curtains are a key component in a theater's or auditorium's fire safety system. Most building codes require a self closing fire curtain to protect the audience. Georgia stage provides and installs JR Clancy fire curtains. For design, installation, or service for your fire safety curtain project, please contact us.

Types of Fire Curtains

There are basically two types of fire curtains, Straight Lift or Brail, which can be operated manually or with motors.

Straight Lift Fire Curtain

The most straightforward system is the Straight Lift Fire Curtain, which is used when the available space is more than twice the proscenium height. A counterweight set is used to balance the weight of the curtain. Motorization is possible using a traction drive.

Brail Type Fire Safety Curtain

Brail Fire Curtains are used when the space above the proscenium is as small as half the height (or even less) of the proscenium opening. This type of curtain is not counterweighted, but is operated by a brail fire curtain winch. Both manual and powered winches are available.

Heat Resisting Borders (aka Heat Stop Borders)

Georgia Stage provides and installs JR Clancy heat resistant borders. They are made of ZetexPlus 800 fabric (26oz. Sq yd) and are available in natural tan and black. They are used to prevent hot spots (due to high temperature theatrical lights) from damaging stage curtains.

For a quote on a fire curtain or heat resistant border please contact us.