Smokeshield® Elevator Smoke Containment System

IBC and Industry Compliant Protection From Smoke and Gases

SmokeShield® complies with the International Building Code (IBC) 2003-2018 and saves money from constructing a separate lobby. Mount it directly to wood, drywall, or masonry for a seamless installation. You can customize the guides and header so they complement or contrast your existing architecture.

Our innovative design also meets the ICC-ES AC-77 guidelines and carries UL 325, UL 1784, and ASTME 864 listings. Plus, it complies with California's rigid building standards. SmokeShield has received approval from the California State Fire Marshal and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development under a registered application.

Benefits of the Cornell SmokeShield Elevator Hoistway Closure

Our SmokeShield® Elevator smoke curtain is versatile, compliant and customizable to match your space. These hoistway closures offer additional benefits you can take advantage of, including:

• Flexible dimensions: As a smoke curtain manufacturer, we build each SmokeShield® Elevator to order in your requested size. These elevator shaft enclosures fit openings up to 12 feet high by 12 feet wide and, when retracted, store in less than 10 inches, taking up minimal room.
• Battery backups: All of our SmokeShield® Elevator smoke curtains come with battery backup to ensure continued operation during a loss of power. You can also wire directly to an emergency backup power source.
• Intuitive operation: The SmokeShield® Elevator provides an effective seal, and with a highly transparent design, EMTs and firefighters can quickly assess the hallway environment. This closure also has colorful graphics that make it easy for first responders and evacuees to operate the system. 

Request a Free Quote for Elevator Shaft Smoke Curtains

Access our Architect Portal for expert design tools and professional support to create your custom SmokeShield® Elevator smoke curtains. For additional assistance, visit your nearest Cornell dealer or contact us directly by sending us a message or calling (800) 233-8366.

Our smoke containment system is UL-listed to protect shafts to 12 feet high and 12 feet wide. Its compact size takes up less than 10 inches of headroom, making it the smallest containment solution currently on the market.

This product is only for use in an emergency. The integrated battery has enough capacity to cycle the system for up to 10 hours during a power disruption.

The SmokeShield Elevator comes with extruded aluminum guides with steel brackets, bottom bars, and hoods with a standard RAL 9010 white powder coat finish and RAL 7021 black grey finish.

Our SmokeShield solution engages when the fire monitoring system sends an alert signal. The curtain-mounted switch reopens the door. A 10-hour battery backup ensures available power during an outage, and the curtain can also lift via an ADA-compliant emergency strap on the bottom.