### At a Glance: Key Differences| Feature | Smoke Curtain | Fire Curtain || :--- | :--- | :--- || **Primary Purpose** | **Compartmentalize smoke** to protect means of egress and aid evacuation. | **Compartmentalize fire** to protect structural integrity and prevent fire spread. || **Deployment Trigg

A smoke curtain and a fire curtain are both safety devices used in buildings to control the spread of smoke and fire. However, they serve different purposes and operate in distinct ways.Smoke Curtain:Purpose: The primary purpose of a smoke curtain is to control the movement of smoke within a buildin