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Any materials, cloth or plastic must be hung no lower than 2.4m (8ft) from the ground. Please also ensure you adequately consider risks of falling that will therefore be involved in hanging the banners!
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The cost of flameproofing depends on the amount and type of material, the fire retardant required, and the accessibility of the material.
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Flameproofing can be done at any time. However, it is preferable to apply the fire retardant when there is limited customer traffic.
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It is the process of treating materials so that they will not support combustion.
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According to FDNY regulations an affidavit is good for one year from the date of application. However, the washing or dry-cleaning of the materials will void the certification.
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On site flameproofing is often the best procedure because it limits the expense and time of having to remove and reinstall the materials. However, off site flameproofing is available and is offered at no extra charge.
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The application of fire retardant is done by either coating or soaking the material.
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First and foremost, the flameproofing company must hold a Certificate of Fitness for Flameproofing from the FDNY. A company should be fully insured with both liability insurance and Workmen’s Compensation coverage. The company should use only FDNY
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Flameproofing is mandated by the FDNY, the Building Department, Health Department and Insurance Carriers. However, the most important reason is to reduce the threat to life and property in case of fire and to prevent the spread of fire if one occurs.
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Certified Flameproofing is able to apply fire retardant and issue a flameproofing affidavit within 24 hours of initial contact.
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