At Bronx Flameproofing, we field a lot of questions from business owners about the process of flameproofing. Many times, there's confusion about what is actually involved when we arrive to treat an establishment with flame repellents. Business owners have concerns about the procedure itself, the time it takes, and if they will have to shut down their business while the treatments are taking place. Today's discussion is meant to alleviate any concerns you might have in regards to the flameproofing process: we will break it down step by step.
First, you should know that when a business establishment is treated with flame repellents, it's a relatively simple process that is typically completed, start to finish, in a 24-hour period. When we talk about 'flameproofing an establishment,' we aren't talking about treating the physical building structure itself but the items inside the building. The FDNY requires that items that are used for decorative or artistic purposes need to either be inherently flame-resistant or treated with fire retardants. This would include both wood and fabric items. If a fire were to occur at a business location, the fact that these items were treated with flame repellents would delay and limit the spread of a fire.
The chemicals that we use at Bronx Flameproofing are approved by the FDNY and are both non-toxic and water-based. The fire retardant chemicals coat the items and are applied by either an electric sprayer or by a hand-pump. At times we may also elect to soak the items in the flame repellent treatments as well.
The procedures we use are careful not to impact your business while it is operational. Most of the time, we schedule our treatments at times when the premises are off-limits to the public and closed for business; customers are not present when we come to perform the flame repellent treatments.
We also take great care to prepare and protect your location while we perform our work. We will move items that aren't receiving treatment out of the treatment area, and we will protect walls, floors, and other areas by covering them with disposable plastic. Then, we would go about our business to soak or coat required items. The chemicals that are used for all flameproofing treatments meet FDNY requirements for fabric and wood. Items are able to be treated either before or after they are installed. {However, if a customer desires both sides of wood items to be treated, they need to be sprayed or coated before they are installed.}
Having your business treated with fire retardants needn't be a complicated process. Bronx Flameproofing can come in and do the job efficiently and effectively. Having this procedure performed is a vital measure in fire prevention and the saving of lives in the event of a fire. We offer our guarantee that everything we treat with flame repellents is effective to not combustion in the event of a fire. A relatively easy and fast procedure like this has an enormous, life-saving impact.
Please call Bronx Flameproofing today so we can discuss your flameproofing needs and schedule the procedures you need. We offer free, no-obligation estimates. We look forward to hearing from you! 800-594-0117