When Paint or Finish Work Covers Fire+Smoke Curtain Labels

Fire+smoke curtains are designed to stay out of sight until needed. Most are recessed above ceilings or built into soffits, blending into surrounding finishes during normal building operation. Because of their locations, labels can be fully or partially covered during repainting, touch-ups, or renovation work. When that happens, it can take longer to confirm what […]
Post-California Wildfires: Fire+Smoke Curtain Systems Inspection and Restoration at Palisades Village

Just one year ago, in early January 2025, one of the most destructive wildfire events in California history caused widespread destruction across Southern California, stopping short of Palisades Village, a three-story high-end mixed-use retail and residential development in Pacific Palisades. While the center avoided direct fire damage, it sustained limited impacts and minor damage that […]