As part of an ongoing commitment to patient safety and code-compliant healthcare design, St. Francis Medical Center selected Smoke Guard elevator smoke containment systems to protect elevator openings while maintaining an open, welcoming environment throughout the facility.

Designed to help prevent the migration of smoke through elevator hoistways during a fire event, Smoke Guard elevator smoke curtains deploy automatically upon alarm activation, creating a smoke-resistant barrier at the elevator opening. This innovative approach allows the hospital to achieve required smoke containment without the need for traditional enclosed elevator lobbies, preserving valuable floor space and supporting efficient circulation for patients, visitors, and staff. Smoke Guard elevator smoke curtains are specifically engineered to protect elevator openings while maintaining architectural aesthetics and design flexibility.

The St. Francis Medical Center installation demonstrates how modern healthcare facilities can seamlessly integrate life safety systems into their design while meeting stringent building code and fire protection requirements. By combining reliable smoke containment technology with a compact, unobtrusive design, the solution enhances occupant safety without compromising the patient experience.

• Elevator smoke containment system for healthcare occupancy
• Supports life safety and smoke control strategies
• Eliminates the need for traditional elevator lobby construction
• Preserves open architectural design and circulation paths
• Automatic deployment upon fire alarm activation