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safety curtain

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safety curtain
a curtain made of fireproof material that can be lowered to separate the auditorium and stage in a theatre to prevent the spread of a fire

asbestos curtain, fire curtain, safety curtain
A curtain which closes the stage of a theater from the auditorium automatically in case of fire, preventing the spread of flame and smoke; usually fabricated of woven asbestos and steel wire, it may be nonrigid, semirigid, or rigid.


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And if I ever again see a backstage man laid low on being thumped on the back of the neck by the descent of the safety curtain, I won't have anybody to tell.
Byline: SANDY McKENZIE MIDDLESBROUGH Theatre is set to re-open following the installation of a new safety curtain.
In these environments the Sprint provides energy saving, and maximum safety provision, with an electrically monitored contact safety beam, and a clear safety curtain that allows personnel to see movement on either side, essential in facilities that employ automated transport.
 
 
 
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