Durable Fire Barriers & Doors in Orange County, CA
At Radford Garage Doors & Gates, we provide fire-rated curtains, fireproof doors, and smoke barriers that form the backbone of modern passive fire protection. Our systems are designed to control smoke movement and contain heat during a fire. We handle the design, supply, and expert installation of fully code-compliant systems for commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Every installation is backed by our Radford Installation Guarantee, ensuring long-term reliability and full compliance from day one.
Elevate your space with precision-built fire & smoke curtains
With eight decades of field experience, our team brings deep expertise in the installation of fire barrier curtains, accordion fire doors, and smoke control systems for complex commercial environments. Our catalog boasts state-of-the-art Won-Door fire and smoke containment systems, offering solutions that balance performance and design flexibility. Our systems are tested to meet critical benchmarks, including NFPA 80 fire curtain requirements, IBC smoke curtain code requirements, UL 10D fire curtain certification, and the UL 1784 smoke leakage rating. Whether retrofitting an existing facility or planning new construction, we bring a tailored approach to every project.
Your trusted source for fire-rated curtains & doors in Orange County
Every fire curtain system we install begins with a detailed site evaluation, allowing us to assess safety codes, traffic flow, and structural integration. Each system is mapped to your space with accuracy, ensuring we properly define critical containment zones. Our process accounts for deployment speed and integration with alarm and control systems. The result is a system you can trust to perform as intended, every time.
No two buildings require the same approach to fire safety. That’s why we tailor our systems for a variety of applications – elevator shafts and stairwells, open floor plans, schools and universities, airports, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals and healthcare facilities, and more. Our team considers the unique layout and occupancy requirements, ensuring all automatic swinging doors, rolling steel doors, fire-rated access doors, or fire curtains fit seamlessly into your environment.
Our fire barrier installers offer a carefully selected range of high-performance systems designed to meet the needs of demanding commercial spaces. These include:
Fireproof doors for industrial buildings & industrial-grade fire-resistant screens
Accordion fire doors
Egress-compliant fire smoke curtain
Emergency-rated smoke screen systems & smoke screen installation
Elevator fire curtains
Sliding fire screens and automated doors for hospitals and healthcare facilities
Heavy-duty overhead fire-rated coiling door systems
Fireproof barriers for retail stores
Fire-rated curtains for open floor plans
Smoke containment screens for public buildings
Fire and smoke curtains
Other fire door systems for commercial spaces
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A fire curtain system is designed to limit the spread of flames, smoke, and heat during a fire by creating a temporary compartment within a building in Orange County. When deployed, the curtain acts as a barrier that helps isolate affected zones, protecting occupants and buying time for evacuation and emergency response.
Both types serve distinct but complementary roles in passive fire protection. A fire barrier curtain is designed to block the spread of both flames and high heat, typically made from fire-rated materials that can withstand extreme temperatures for a set duration. In contrast, smoke barriers are primarily intended to control and redirect smoke movement during a fire, protecting evacuation routes and reducing inhalation risks. They often include seals or curtain systems that are tested to meet the UL 1784 smoke leakage rating, while fire barriers are commonly certified under UL 10D and follow NFPA 80 requirements.
These systems are strategically placed to manage smoke movement and maintain clear egress routes during a fire. They are commonly installed above elevator shafts to prevent vertical smoke travel between floors and in schools, universities, and airports to help protect high-traffic hallways. You’ll also find smoke curtains in large public venues like arenas, hotels, and resorts in Orange County, where compartmentalization is critical due to wide-open atriums or interiors.
Yes, quality fire-rated curtains are built to meet strict codes and certifications such as NFPA 80, UL 10D for fire resistance, and UL 1784 for smoke leakage. These certifications ensure the curtain system performs as expected during an emergency and meets building code requirements like the IBC smoke curtain code.
Absolutely. Smoke and fire curtains can be tailored to suit complex layouts, including curved atriums, long corridors, and spaces with unique ceiling or wall conditions. Customization ensures proper deployment and sealing, particularly in places like shopping malls or healthcare facilities.
Our smoke and fire curtain installers in Orange County specialize in designing and installing these tailored systems, ensuring they meet code and perform as intended in even the most challenging environments.
A fire curtain activates automatically in response to fire alarms or heat detection, deploying from a concealed headbox in the ceiling. Once lowered, the curtain creates a fire-resistant barrier that helps compartmentalize spaces, prevent the spread of flames, and maintain escape routes.
Most fire barriers are connected to the building’s alarm or fire suppression system and deploy automatically within seconds of activation. Deployment speed is engineered to minimize exposure to fire or smoke, especially in high-occupancy or high-traffic zones.
For over eight decades, Radford Garage Doors & Gates has engineered fire-rated systems that match the architecture, traffic flow, and safety needs of each property. Our showroom gives clients the chance to explore real-world models, materials, and functions firsthand, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Whether you’re outfitting a property in Santa Ana, Newport Beach, or beyond, we’re your trusted partner in performance-driven fire protection solutions. In addition to OC, we also provide high-quality aluminum frame doors and durable rolling steel doors in San Diego for industrial and commercial use. Let us help you find the right protection system, designed to perform and built to last. Give us a call today.
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