Description
The Automatic Fire Curtain is a space-efficient fire and smoke barrier that provides compartmentation in modern buildings without permanent walls or heavy doors. It uses high-performance fire-resistant fabrics, is tested in single and multiple roller orientations to BS EN and UL standards, and carries third-party accreditation by Certifire. It is available from MEK Uganda.
Key Features
- High-performance fire-resistant fabrics
- Oversize certification
- Radiation protection
- Tested in single and multiple roller orientations
- Tested to BS EN and UL standards
- Third-party accreditation by Certifire
Technical Specifications
- Fabric testing: BS 476 Pt 6 & Pt 7, Class 0
- Impact test: BS 5234-2:1992, BS 8524-1:2013
- Fire resistance: BS EN 1634-1:2014
- Smoke control test: BS EN 1634-3:2014
- Tested: To UL 10D & UL 1784
- Classification: BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009
Applications
- Open-plan offices, malls and atriums that need fire compartmentation
- Large openings where fire doors are impractical
- Commercial and public buildings needing fire and smoke separation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an automatic fire curtain?
It is a fire-resistant fabric barrier stored on a roller that deploys automatically to divide a building into fire and smoke compartments.
Which standards is it tested to?
Fire resistance to BS EN 1634-1:2014, smoke control to BS EN 1634-3:2014, and testing to UL 10D and UL 1784, with Certifire third-party accreditation.
How much does the Automatic Fire Curtain cost in Uganda?
Pricing depends on size, fire rating and hardware. Contact MEK Uganda for a quotation based on your opening schedule.
To request a quotation or technical consultation, contact MEK Uganda at sales@mek.co.ug.









