Textile fire protection is a modern alternative to conventional systems such as fire protection windows and doors, for both indoor and outdoor applications. The main use outdoors is to prevent fire flashover across corners or from floor to floor. SIMON PROtec fire curtains are tested for both applications, indoors and outdoors, and offer a visually attractive, legally compliant solution in accordance with DIN EN 16034.

Fire compartment separation across corners or offsets (up to 5m) is a challenge for many planners. Architectural and fire protection requirements must be harmonized. Rooms should be usable without restrictions and at the same time optimally protected. By installing the fire curtains on the outside of the window, the room design and the comfort for the residents/users are maintained. The windows, which usually open inwards, are freely accessible.

In 2016, the product standard DIN EN 16034 came into force as a harmonized standard for building products "Smoke and fire protection closures". This standard facilitates the Europe-wide use of doors, gates and windows with fire and smoke protection properties for manufacturers, building owners and planners. However, DIN EN 16034 does not differentiate between interior or exterior applications. Legally, this makes the use of textile fire protection solutions easier. For comparison, before the new standard was introduced in Germany, an object-specific expert opinion and approval had to be obtained for each individual case. In actual practice, fire protection curtains are only tested for indoor use, but the approval still applies to both indoor and outdoor applications.