Project Profile
Palisades Village
Reconditioning M400/M2100 systems for code-compliant smoke containment.
About the Project
Palisades Village is a high-end, multi-use destination in
Pacific Palisades, featuring boutique retail and upper-floor
residences. After the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire — one
of the most destructive in California history — the center
sustained limited damage but required extensive inspection
and rehabilitation before its planned 2026 reopening.
Smoke Guard’s smoke containment systems played a key
role in protecting critical elevator areas during the event
and were selected again to ensure all life-safety equipment
is fully restored and code compliant.
Design Solution
Smoke Guard restored system performance after the
fire by inspecting, servicing, and repairing the M400
and M2100 units to ensure reliable operation and
continued compliance with smoke and draft control
requirements.
Key Elements of the Solution:
- Full inspection & testing of all Smoke Guard units
- Targeted repairs and component replacement on
one M400 curtain - Confirmed integration with fire-rated doors and
life-safety systems - Verified compliance with elevator smoke
containment codes - Fast turnaround to support the property’s repair
timeline
INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS
Repair and reconditioning work showcased Smoke
Guard’s expertise and system design.
Highlights:
- Factory-trained SG technicians
- Completed within 2–3 weeks
- Minimal disruption to property repairs
- Easy serviceability of M400 elevator units
- Ready for emergency power and controlled
deployment
Project Details
Owner / End User: Caruso
Distributor / Installer: Smoke Guard (factory-trained repair & maintenance team)
Location: Pacific Palisades, CA
Building Type: Multi-use retail and residential (3 stories)
Original Installation: 2018
Repair & Inspection Year: 2025
Products Used:
– M400 (3 units)
– M2100 (1 unit)
– Repair and reconditioning of existing Smoke Guard systems
Project Scope: Inspection, testing, replacement of damaged components,
functional restoration of smoke
containment systems
Project Benefits
- Restored full code-compliant smoke and draft
protection at elevator openings - Factory-certified inspection, testing, and repairs
completed within an accelerated two- to threeweek window - Improved reliability through replacement of critical
components on affected units - Seamless integration with the building’s fire-rated
doors and existing protection systems - Maintains safety readiness ahead of the center’s
2026 reopening
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