When someone decides to go into business, the agenda of things to accomplish is HUGE! It can seem like there is a never-ending stream of items to be addressed and boxes to check off the to-do list. Mixed in somewhere in that litany of details is public safety. Fire safety is a subset of public safety, and a subset of fire safety is flameproofing. Most new business owners aren't even aware that flameproofing is something they need to consider. It may seem like a good idea, but is it something that is really necessary? Today's discussion will address all the reasons why flameproofing is an important aspect of public and fire safety.
For those unfamiliar with the term, flameproofing means having decorative and artist items on location treated with fire retardants so that, in the event of a fire, they will not support combustion.
The main reason for flameproofing in reality, if not, in theory, is that the law requires this of all business owners. If a business wants to be granted a Certificate of Occupancy so it can be operational, it needs to have a valid affidavit stating this procedure was performed on the premises. Not only does the law require it, but the Building Department, the Health Department, the FDNY and insurance carriers also require it as well. Trying to avoid or get around these laws will only cost you time and money in the long-run, at best - and at worst, it is putting your patrons and employees at risk.
Even if the law didn't require you as a business owner to flameproof, this is something you would want to have done, regardless. This procedure gives your customers and employees the highest level of protection from the threat of fire. It also protects your property, inventory, and other valuable assets you have on location. No one ever schedules a fire - it is an accidental occurrence that can happen at any time. As a business owner, the buck stops with you to provide every safety measure possible for anyone who walks onto your premises should this unexpected event occur.
If you've ever failed to do something you should have and there were negative outcomes due to this, chances are you struggled with feelings of regret and guilt. In hindsight, we see things we should have done much more clearly. In the case of flameproofing your business, you have the chance to get it right without the 20/20 vision we get in retrospect. Having a clear conscience and peace of mind is an invaluable commodity! As a business owner, knowing that you've taken every step and measure to protect the public from a fire can help you sleep at night and alleviate any guilt or regret.
Obeying the law, protecting the public, and offering yourself a clear conscience are all great reasons to have your business establishment treated with fire retardants. It is a relatively fast and simple process, but the dividends from this procedure are innumerable. Knowing you've adhered to the law and done your very best to provide safety to your customers and the community is something that offers incredible peace of mind. At Queens Flameproofing, we are industry experts and can meet all of your flameproofing needs. We are in the business of protecting the public from the threat of fire, and we are happy to lend our expertise and skill to business owners in the Metro NYC area. Please call us today for a free, no-risk, no-obligation estimate: 800-972-5587.