ESTA E1.22 PDF

This standard governs the design, materials, fabrication, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of fire safety curtain systems used for proscenium opening protection.

Purpose

Fire safety curtain systems shall be used where required by building codes, fire codes, or by the authority having jurisdiction.

Fire safety curtain systems shall work in conjunction with other building life and fire safety systems.(See Annex note B.1.2.2.)

Fire safety curtain systems shall protect occupants of the audience area from a fire on stage and shall in combination with other building life and fire safety systems provide occupants of the audience area sufficient time for safe and orderly egress. 

The fire safety curtain shall reduce the transmission of radiant heat, block debris, and contribute to the control of smoke and gas movement for a period of 20 minutes.

A fire safety curtain is a specialized fire protection system, and its plans and specifications shall be developed in accordance with this standard by qualified persons experienced in the installation, inspection and testing of fire safety curtain assemblies.