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SmartSeam Suspended Cover®

Temporary Ceiling Construction Barriers for Installation Below Automatic Sprinklers

SmartSeam Suspended Cover is TuffWrap's flagship temporary ceiling product, specifically engineered for re-roofing and overhead construction in occupied facilities. Designed for active environments, SmartSeam provides a reliable temporary ceiling barrier for applications while complying with fire sprinkler activation requirements.

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Understanding the solution

How SmartSeam Suspended Cover Works

SmartSeam features a patented heat-reactive seam technology designed to open when exposed to fire conditions, helping support sprinkler performance while maintaining effective dust containment under normal project conditions. Our panel design allows more surface area to be quickly exposed to the fire sprinkler suppression system, keeping normal fire sprinkler performance.

For facility owners, contractors, and project teams, SmartSeam provides a proven Temporary Ceiling solution designed for operational continuity, safety, and code-compliant performance.

Fire Safety & Sprinkler Access: The SmartSeam Burn Test

SmartSeam was the first engineered suspended cover system designed to provide temporary dust and debris containment beneath fire sprinklers without preventing the sprinkler system from performing as intended. This innovation matters because ordinary plastic sheeting can obstruct sprinklers, create additional fire-safety concerns, and leave facility owners uncertain about code compliance. SmartSeam was developed to solve that problem through tested engineering—not assumptions.

Watch the burn test to see how SmartSeam responds under fire conditions and why its heat-reactive technology has established a new standard for temporary ceiling containment.

A Fully Code-Compliant Suspended Cover System

SmartSeam remains the only suspended cover system designed to meet 100% of IAMPO EC 043 and FM Approvals 4652 requirements.

The SmartSeam system is backed by extensive testing and certifications, including:

  • IBC compliance
  • FM approval 4652
  • NFPA 13 compliance
  • ASTM E84 class A
  • UL 723S certification
  • ASTM D8662/D8662M-26

Most importantly, SmartSeam is the only suspended cover system approved for installation below active fire sprinkler systems. For facility owners and contractors, this means greater confidence that containment measures support both operational needs and fire code requirements throughout the project.

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Code-compliant suspended cover containment system diagram and certifications
IBC - International Building Code
FM Approved - Class 4652
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
ASTM International
UL Classified - 723S

SmartSeam Temporary Ceiling Features & Specifications

100% CODE COMPLIANT

Does Not Alter Sprinkler Spray Pattern

Controls Flame Spread

Protective Dust Cap

Anti-Microbial Protection

6x5 foot Panels

Anti-Static Protection

Heat Seam

String 4-ply Material

SMARTSEAM IN ACTIVE FACILITIES

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Why Choose SmartSeam® Sprinkler Impairment Solution?

Industrial construction projects demand containment solutions that can withstand real-world jobsite conditions.

Why Standard Poly Sheeting Isn't Enough for Active Facilities

Many contractors rely on standard polyethylene sheeting as a temporary ceiling barrier because it is inexpensive and readily available. But low upfront costs can lead to greater risk and higher long-term expenses.

Standard poly can tear, sag, and collect dust. Installed below automatic fire sprinklers, it can obstruct heat from reaching sprinkler heads and interfere with water distribution, potentially impairing fire protection. Unlike SmartSeam®, standard sheeting is not specifically engineered for this application, creating fire safety and compliance concerns for facilities, contractors, and project owners.

For active facilities, inadequate containment can lead to:

  • Product contamination
  • Regulatory concerns
  • Equipment damage
  • Increased cleanup costs
  • Production disruptions
  • Project delays
  • Failed inspections
  • Liability exposure
SmartSeam was developed to solve these challenges with an engineered system specifically designed for occupied facilities and critical environments.

SMARTSEAM IN ACTION AS A TEMPORARY INTERIOR PROTECTION

Trusted nationwide to protect people, products, and property during construction.

Getting Terminal Operational Days after Severe Storm Damage
Emergency Roof Repair

Getting Terminal Operational Days after Severe Storm Damage

A severe storm damaged the terminal roof at an airport, necessitating a full replacement. SmartSeam® & Tuffwrap's crew made the terminal operational within days.

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Keeping Food Production Going
Food & Beverage

Keeping Food Production Going

The roof of the 128,000 square foot facility required replacement, but closing was not an option. SmartSeam® was effectively installed around protrusions and protected the lines below.

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Rouses Market Stays Open During Construction
Retail & Commercial Spaces

Rouses Market Stays Open During Construction

SmartSeam® allowed the the store to stay operational, the food safe, and customers shopping across 47,675 square feet of active roof repair.

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Secure Your Facility with SmartSeam Suspended Cover®

Every roofing project or overhead maintenance project presents unique challenges. TuffWrap works with facility owners, contractors, project managers, and operations teams to contain construction using Smartseam, which protects people, products, equipment, and operations while supporting project success.

Talk with TuffWrap about choosing the right suspended cover solution for your renovation, maintenance, or construction project.

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