Author Topic: Gravity Descent of Fire/Smoke Curtains  (Read 3627 times)

Offline Gasmeter

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Gravity Descent of Fire/Smoke Curtains
« on: January 06, 2009, 12:43:05 PM »
I'm trying to find out if gravity descent on mains power failure is required for fire and smoke curtains, I know BS476 applies but I don't know where to find the appropriate specification regarding failure of the power supply. Related to this, is a battery back up/UPS also required?

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Re: Gravity Descent of Fire/Smoke Curtains
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 02:10:48 PM »
The fire alarm signal to this equipment should be wired fail safe , and indeed all the smoke curtain panels that I have any dealings with should be the same.
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Re: Gravity Descent of Fire/Smoke Curtains
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2009, 02:33:08 PM »
EN12101_Pt.1:2006 covers this for smoke curtains.

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Re: Gravity Descent of Fire/Smoke Curtains
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2009, 03:57:35 PM »
That's great, thanks for your help :)