What is Flame Proofing?
FlameProofing (also Fire Proofing) is
the treatment of drapes, curtains and decorations made from natural
fibers, like cotton, with a agents that reduce the fabric's
flammability so that it becomes nearly non-combustible.
What needs to be Flame Proofed in a Public Building?
According to the Fire Department of New
York City (FDNY) which enforces the regulations in New
York City, all decorations, drapes, curtains, scenery, and other
materials used for artistic enhancement in public buildings,
unless already made of noncombustible material, must be flame
proofed.
The New York Fire Department regulations apply to all public buildings
including the following:
Theaters
Hotels (but not in guest rooms)
Public halls
Department stores
Buildings used for public assembly, instruction or entertainment
How and Where is the Flame Proofing process
done?
Flame Proofing process involves either coating
or soaking the material or items in fire retardant material. In
most cases, flameproofing can be done on site, preferably when
there is limited presence of the public, but it is not necessary.
Articles may also be removed, flame proofed off-site and then reinstalled.
Who can perform the Flame Proofing process?
Only a person holding a "Certificate of Fitness
for FlameProofing" from FDNY may flameproof or personally
supervise the flameproofing of the materials to be used inside
public buildings.
Why Use FlameProofing-NYC for your Flame
Proofing needs ?
At FlameProofing-NYC we
are proud to carry the Certificate of Fitness for Flameproofing
from FDNY. We use only chemicals that were approved by the FDNY
which are non-toxic and environmentally friendly
