Flameproofing is a process where items required by the FDNY such as decorations, drapes, and curtains receive fire retardant treatments so they do not support combustion.
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Fireproofing and flameproofing mean exactly the same thing. However, ‘flameproofing’ is the preferred word used in all FDNY official documents.
The FDNY, in conjunction with the Health Department and the Building Department, demands that all item used for artistic enhancement including (but not restricted to) decorations, drapes, curtains, scenery, hangings, and wood must either be properly treated with flame repellents or they must be inherently non-combustible. This fire safety code is applicable to any place where the public gathers for entertainment, instruction, or assembly such as restaurants, nightclubs, catering halls, theaters, bars, hotels, and department stores.
Only sprays that are sanctioned by the FDNY may be used for flameproofing. A flameproofing company that performs treatments must carry a valid Certificate of Fitness issued by the FDNY. In order for the FDNY to issue this certificate, the business is only allowed to use FDNY-sanctioned sprays.
The best and easiest way for eligible items to be treated is on-location. This limits any extra time and money that may be required to remove materials and then later re-install them. However, it is up to the customer if he desires on-site or off-site flameproofing procedures.
Bronx Flameproofing is able to perform our treatments at any time, but the best time for us to do our work is when a business establishment is closed to the public.
In a word, yes. Flameproofing is a legal obligation for business owners required by the FDNY, the Health Department, the Building Department, as well as insurance carriers. Every business owner must have a valid and current flameproofing affidavit in order for the business establishment to be open and operational. Bronx Flameproofing can issue this affidavit upon completion of flameproofing treatments, usually within 24 hours.
In order to flameproof an item, we either spray it with or soak it in fire retardants.
We determine the cost of flameproofing items at a business location by ascertaining how accessible the items are, the types and numbers of items being treated, and the amounts of flame repellents that would be required for the job.
The only flameproofing companies that are legally allowed to perform flameproofing treatments are ones that carry a valid Certificate of Fitness issued by the FDNY. The affidavit that a business receives upon completion of flameproofing treatments shows the Certificate of Fitness number of the flameproofing company as well as the name of the FDNY-approved fire retardant that was applied. This affidavit serves as your proof that your business was flameproofed, and it is acceptable to all legal agencies.
According to FDNY codes, a flameproofing affidavit is good for a year; as a result, a business will need to have a flameproofing treatment performed every year. However, additional treatments will be needed if any of the items were dry-cleaned or washed; in that case, the affidavit is null and void, and the flameproofing treatment will need to occur again.
Brooklyn Flameproofing can apply the flame repellent treatments and issue a flameproofing affidavit within 24 hours of initial contact. The new affidavit stands to resolve any flameproofing violations that were incurred.
Bronx Flameproofing can treat your items with fire retardants and then authorize a valid flameproofing affidavit within 24 hours of initial contact. The certificate will rectify any flameproofing violations that were issued.
A flameproofing company that is able to issue valid flameproofing affidavits to businesses must itself have a valid Certificate of Fitness for Flameproofing issued to them from the FDNY. A quality company is also licensed and insured with liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance. A quality company guarantees its work and is available to perform treatments at the customer’s convenience. We at Bronx Flameproofing live up to all of these standards.