These days, the requirements to have your business operational are pretty intense, and among the list of "must-do"s is having a business site that is properly protected from fire. This involves the important task of having the decorative items at your location treated with flame repellents. This critical job is not one that should be entrusted to just any old company. According to the FDNY, there are certain specifications that must be adhered to in both the process of the treatments and the company performing the work. As a business owner and the one responsible for the safety of all those who come on the premises, you want to make sure the company you choose is top of the line. Outlined below are a few things you should keep in mind.
One of the first things you want to verify is the C-15 Certificate of Fitness of the company that you are considering. This document serves as authorization from the FDNY to perform flameproofing treatments and issue flameproofing affidavits (which is a requirement for your business). You will also want to make sure that the C-15 Certificate of Fitness is current and has not expired. It's important that the company you choose has this important certification; otherwise, if you use them, it will end up being a waste of time and money.
Another thing you want to verify is that the company you are choosing to treat your materials with fire retardants will actually be completing the process themselves. According to the FDNY, the flameproofing treatments as well as the field flame tests that follow much be performed or personally supervised by actual the C-15 Certificate of Fitness holder. Those tasks are not allowed to be outsourced or sub-contracted to another company.
You will also want to see that the company you choose is committed to doing the job right. By law, they are not allowed to issue a flameproofing affidavit until all treated items have passed the field flame test. You will want the guarantee that, should any items fail the test, the company is committed to treating those materials until they pass. If there's any shadiness in that a company will give you an affidavit without all the items passing the flame test, you definitely want to give that company a pass. This only shows that they are willing to put lives at risk and do not care about your reputation or theirs.
The final thing you want to inquire about when choosing a flameproofing company is the chemicals that they use. Certified flameproofing companies are required to use flame repellents that are approved by the FDNY. Those chemicals are safe - non-toxic and water based. A company that is using fire retardants that are not approved will put your standing with the FDNY at risk.
At Queens Flameproofing, we hold ourselves to rigid and high standards, and we are happy to use our expertise to keep Queens and all of the Metro NYC area safe from fire. We take the requirements of the FDNY very seriously, and we guarantee that you are getting the best work in the business, meeting all the standards described above. If you have flameproofing needs, please call us today so we can discuss how we can help you. We offer free, no-obligation estimates. Let's talk today! 800-972-5587