Roll-up gates and fire-resistant barriers for shopping and business centers

This section presents real shopping malls and business centers in the Russian Federation and nuclear power plant countries where fire-fighting, fire-resistant and industrial barriers-screens are installed. Go inside, there are photos, videos and descriptions of objects.

What are roll-up and fire-resistant gates and barriers for?

Roll-up gates prevent unauthorized access to individual premises of shopping and business centers. A single-walled lightweight steel gate can be installed indoors. Perforated gates protect against penetration and allow you to inspect the room when bypassing the building by security. Roll gates with insulation are also often installed in the unloading area. They do not take up much space, roll up at the ceiling and are quite reliable in operation.

Fire-resistant gate-screens can also prevent unauthorized access, but their main task is to block fire and gorenje products in case of fire. Fire-resistant barriers prevent the spread of fire throughout the building and withstand fire pressure from 15 minutes to 3 hours. Smoke screens do not completely block the openings and block the spread of smoke in the upper part of the room to the level of the calculated smoke layer.

Fire resistance of barriers

The fire resistance of barriers usually starts with EI15 - this means that the barrier screen will maintain its integrity and will not let the fire through for 15 minutes. This is the lowest value of fire resistance. If there is irrigation in the building, the fire resistance can reach 120-180 minutes.

The most popular fire resistance limits are: EI15, EI30, EI45, EI60, EI 90, EI 120, EI180

Smoke-resistant barriers most often have the following values: E60, E90, E120

Features and types of gates

Depending on the tasks and purpose , the main types of gates can be distinguished:

• sectional insulated or fire-proof;
• rolled steel not insulated or multilayer insulated;
• rolled aluminum with and without insulation;
• swing technical or fire-fighting;
• sliding or sliding;
• high-speed PVC.

Fire-fighting gates most often cannot be used as ordinary gates with high intensity. Due to the use of a flame-retardant layer, the gate leaf is heavy and with frequent use there is a risk of failure of the mechanics and drive. If the gates are opened a couple of times a day or are constantly open, then they will last for a long period and will not require expensive repairs or replacement.

Where fire curtains and gate doors are used in shopping, entertainment and business centers

Fire screens-barriers are used in the places provided for by the project. They should not block the escape routes and be triggered automatically even when there is a power outage in the building. Most often these are openings:

• between the store, cafe and common space;
• elevator openings;
• escalators, travelators, atriums;
• between the cinema and the shopping center;
• window openings;
• vestibule-gateways;
• horizontal openings.

How to install gates or fire-resistant barriers and not spoil the decoration and design of the room?

One of the main problems of designers and planners is the task of a harmonious combination of the open space of the room, design, finishing materials and fire safety of the entire building. Fire regulations clearly dictate the conditions for the size of the premises, the location of evacuation exits and other parameters for the safety of visitors. When designing modern and beautiful shopping malls, large open spaces, galleries and high ceilings are used. And all this beauty must be designed in compliance with fire safety standards and regulations, which, in some cases, could be outdated and not take into account modern fire protection equipment.

Color for the interior, is it possible?

Any gate or flame-retardant structure consists of separate visible elements, such as guides, a box, a canvas. By default, manufacturers of fire-fighting products make them from galvanized steel. In order for these elements to be combined with the overall design project of the room, their coloring according to the desired shade of RAL is provided. Do not forget that it is impossible to completely close the guides with finishing, this may interfere with the work and lowering of the canvas.

Hide it under the ceiling

When designing suspended ceilings in business centers and shopping centers, it is possible to partially hide the elements of the fire protection structure under the ceiling canvas. In many shopping centers and business centers where our products are located, it is not so easy to find installation sites, since the combination with finishing and design is maximum. For example, you can see how a fire-resistant curtain is combined with the fantastic design of a restaurant in the Moscow City Business Center.

Sizes and prices of fire-resistant screens and roller shutters

Many buyers are looking for gates and fire protection screens of standard sizes with a fixed price. Indeed, technical and fire doors from some manufacturers are made according to the standard most popular sizes. Mass production of technical fire doors and hatches allows you to calculate a fixed cost and prepare a price list.

The MBA manufacturing company manufactures fire-fighting and roll-up gates and curtains only according to individual sizes, therefore designers and architects are limited only by the maximum size of fire-resistant structures when designing non-standard and modern shopping and entertainment and business centers.

The price, of course, is not fixed, but depends on the size of the opening, the automation used, the painting, the cost of delivery and installation. Contact us, managers will promptly process the application and answer questions, help you choose the best option.