Fire Curtain

Best Fire Curtain Manufacturer in Delhi – BIS-Licensed, CBRI-Tested -  IFES

Indian Fire Equipment Systems (IFES) manufactures fire curtains from its Delhi facility, supplying architects, PMC firms, and contractors across India. Every curtain ships with CBRI test reports, BIS certification documents, and full fire NOC support.

What Is a Fire Curtain?

A fire curtain is a motorised or gravity-operated fabric barrier that deploys automatically when a fire alarm activates. It drops from a ceiling-mounted housing to seal off an opening — stopping fire, heat, and smoke from spreading into adjacent zones.

Unlike a solid fire door, a fire curtain stays invisible until needed. It rolls into a compact cassette above the ceiling line. When the alarm triggers, it descends within seconds — no manual intervention required.

How the mechanism works:

• Motorised drop: The curtain lowers at a controlled speed driven by an electric motor linked to the fire alarm panel.
• Gravity fail-safe: If power fails during a fire, a pre-wound spring mechanism releases and the curtain drops automatically. This is the critical safety feature — it works even in a blackout.

Once deployed, the curtain forms a tested barrier rated to contain fire for 60 or 120 minutes, depending on the specification.

NBC 2016 (Part IV) directly addresses compartmentation in open-plan buildings. Atriums, escalator voids, and large open floors must meet defined fire resistance periods. Fire curtains are the standard solution — they satisfy the code requirement without breaking the architectural intent of the space.

Where Fire Curtains Are Used

Traditional masonry or drywall compartmentation works for enclosed rooms. It does not work for:

• Atriums — multi-storey voids in malls, hotels, and corporate towers
• Escalator voids — open shafts between floors in retail and transit buildings
• Open-plan office floors — large undivided floor plates in IT parks and commercial buildings
• Airport terminals and metro stations — high-occupancy spaces where aesthetic compartmentation is mandatory
• Hospitals — fire separation between wards and corridors without blocking access routes

In all these cases, a physical wall is not possible or not permitted by the design. A fire curtain solves the compartmentation requirement cleanly.

Types of Fire Curtains IFES Manufactures & Supplies

Atrium Fire Curtains

Atrium curtains seal multi-storey vertical voids when a fire starts on any floor. They span large widths — standard units go up to 12 metres, and IFES manufactures custom widths for project-specific atriums.

Key specs:

• Fire rating: 60 or 120 minutes (tested to IS standards at CBRI, Roorkee)
• Operation: Motorised with gravity fail-safe
• Integration: Direct connection to fire alarm panel (potential-free contact)
• Width: Custom fabrication available

Ideal for: Shopping malls, hotels, corporate headquarters, mixed-use towers

Escalator Void Fire Curtains

Escalator voids are among the most common compartmentation failures in Indian buildings. An unsealed escalator shaft acts as a chimney — fire and smoke travel floor to floor within minutes.

IFES escalator void curtains deploy around the perimeter of the escalator opening, sealing the floor penetration to the rated period.

Key specs:

• Configuration: Three-sided or four-sided depending on escalator geometry
• Fire rating: 60 or 120 minutes
• Interlocking side guides to maintain seal under heat expansion

Ideal for: Metro stations, airports, retail malls, railway terminals

Smoke Curtains

Smoke curtains deploy to contain smoke spread before flashover occurs. They do not provide a fire-rated barrier but control smoke movement — protecting evacuation routes and reducing smoke inhalation risk.

Key specs:

• Fabric: Non-fire-rated but smoke-resistant textile
• Operation: Motorised, linked to smoke detection systems
• Use case: Smoke management zones, atria, car parks

Customisation note: IFES designs curtains to project dimensions. Fabric, cassette finish, and control panel integration are configurable. Side guides, bottom bars, and smoke seals are selected based on the application and the fire consultant's specification.

Why Fire Curtains Are Mandatory

NBC 2016 Part IV (Fire and Life Safety) requires passive fire protection measures in buildings above certain heights and occupancies. Compartmentation — dividing a building into fire-separated zones — is one of the primary requirements.

For open-architecture buildings, NBC 2016 specifically recognises fire-resisting barriers (including curtains) as an acceptable means of compartmentation. State fire departments enforce this during NOC inspections.

What happens without compliant compartmentation:

• Fire NOC application gets rejected
• Occupancy certificate is delayed
• In an actual fire, liability falls on the building owner

IFES provides full documentation for fire NOC submissions — test certificates, product data sheets, installation drawings, and warranty letters. This matters because many fire curtain suppliers provide a product without the paperwork. The NOC officer needs the paperwork.

Why Choose IFES as Your Fire Curtain Manufacturer

BIS Licence and CBRI Testing

IFES holds a BIS licence under IS 3614. Products undergo fire resistance testing at CBRI, Roorkee — the national-level testing body for building materials.

What this means for you: The test report is from a recognised government laboratory, not a self-declaration. State fire departments and project fire consultants accept CBRI reports without question. Projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have cleared fire NOC with IFES documentation.

In-House Manufacturing and QC

IFES manufactures fire curtains at its Delhi facility. No third-party fabrication. This matters for lead times, tolerances, and custom orders.

Every batch is produced under BIS surveillance audit conditions. The QMS is documented. Dimensions are verified before dispatch.

Technical Support Through the Project Cycle

Most projects need more than a product. They need:

• Specification writing support for the BOQ
• Door and opening schedules for the fire consultant
• Shop drawings for the architect
• NOC documentation for the fire department
• Site supervision during installation

IFES provides all of this. The team includes engineers who have worked on fire safety submissions for commercial projects across India since 2000.

Competitive Pricing

BIS certification and CBRI testing cost money. IFES does not pass on inflated margins. Pricing is competitive with non-certified alternatives in the market — with the difference that IFES products will clear the NOC and the competition's products may not.

Pan-India Supply and After-Sales Support

IFES supplies to projects across India. After installation, the warranty documentation is formal and transferable to the building owner. Service support is available for motor replacements, control panel checks, and annual maintenance.

IFES Fire Curtain – Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Fire Rating	60 minutes (FD60) / 120 minutes (FD120)
Operation Type	Motorised with gravity fail-safe
Activation	Automatic (fire alarm panel input) or manual override
Fabric	Woven glass-fibre, fire-rated
Cassette Housing	Steel, ceiling-recessed or surface-mounted
Side Guides	Interlocking steel channels with smoke seal
Bottom Bar	Weighted bar for positive floor seal
Maximum Width	12 m standard; custom above 12 m on request
Certifications	BIS licence (IS 3614), CBRI test report
Applicable Standards	IS 3614, NBC 2016 Part IV
Customisation	Width, height, cassette finish, motor brand, control panel
Lead Time	4–8 weeks depending on size and quantity
Warranty	12 months on fabric and mechanism

Industries and Applications

Fire curtains from IFES are specified in:

• Commercial buildings — office towers, IT parks, business parks
• Shopping malls — escalator voids, atria, food courts
• Airports and metro stations — terminal buildings, concourses, platforms
• Hospitals — ward corridors, OT annexes, internal atriums
• Hotels — lobby atriums, service shafts, banquet halls
• Educational institutions — multi-storey academic blocks, auditoriums
• Warehouses and industrial facilities — large open floor areas requiring compartmentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the difference between a fire curtain and a smoke curtain?

A fire curtain provides a tested, rated barrier against fire, heat, and smoke for a defined period (60 or 120 minutes). A smoke curtain contains smoke spread but does not provide a fire-resistant barrier. Most commercial projects need both — fire curtains at floor-to-floor openings and smoke curtains for smoke management within large zones.

Q2. Is a CBRI test report mandatory for fire NOC in India?

State fire departments vary in their exact requirements. In most states, fire resistance test reports from a recognised government laboratory — CBRI, Roorkee being the most widely accepted — are required for NOC submissions. Self-declarations or foreign test reports are typically not accepted without additional verification. IFES products carry CBRI test reports.

Q3. What is the approximate cost of a fire curtain in India?

Pricing depends on width, height, fire rating (FD60 vs FD120), and the number of units. A standard escalator void curtain (2 m × 2 m, FD60) starts at a different price point compared to a 10-metre atrium curtain (FD120). Contact IFES for a project-specific quotation — the team responds within 24 hours with indicative pricing and a product data sheet.

Q4. Can fire curtains be integrated with an existing fire alarm system?

Yes. IFES fire curtains connect to the fire alarm panel via a potential-free contact. The motor control panel accepts a standard fire alarm signal. Integration with any major fire alarm brand — Honeywell, Siemens, Notifier, or others — is routine. The exact wiring interface is confirmed at the shop drawing stage.

Q5. How long does installation take?

A single escalator void unit installs in one day. A multi-point atrium installation in a large mall typically takes 3–5 days depending on access conditions and the number of units. IFES provides a site supervisor for commissioning and demonstration.

Q6. What maintenance does a fire curtain require?

Annual testing is recommended — lower the curtain, confirm the bottom bar seals correctly, check the motor and spring mechanism, and log the test. IFES provides an annual maintenance contract and can supply replacement motors and control boards if required.

Q7. Does IFES supply fire curtains outside Delhi?

IFES supplies across India. Products are manufactured in Delhi and dispatched to project sites nationwide. Installation support is available in most metros. Contact the team for project-specific logistics details.

Q8. Can fire curtains be specified for an existing building undergoing retrofitting?

Yes. Retrofitting is a common application — buildings undergoing fire safety upgrades to obtain NOC for change of occupancy or floor additions. The cassette housing is surface-mounted when ceiling-recessing is not possible. IFES engineers assess the ceiling structure before finalising the installation method.

Contact IFES For Fire Curtain At Best Price in Delhi.

IFES has manufactured fire curtains in Delhi since 2000. Every product carries a CBRI test report and ships under BIS licence — the two credentials that matter most when your project goes to the fire department for NOC. Whether you need atrium curtains for a mall, escalator void protection for a metro project, or smoke curtains for a commercial tower, IFES handles the full scope: specification, custom fabrication, supply, installation, and documentation. Pricing is competitive. Lead times are defined. And unlike many suppliers in the market, IFES provides the paperwork your fire consultant actually needs. Send your project drawings or a brief scope, and the team will respond with indicative pricing within 24 hours.

BIS Licensed. CBRI Tested. Serving India Since 2000.