Running a business demands your heart and soul. There’s so much that goes into running it, and what needs to be done is an ongoing and growing list. Safety is certainly a priority for businesses, and fire safety is included in that as well. One requirement for business owners is having the business location treated with flameproofing chemicals. Required items must either be soaked or coated with flame repellents or they must be inherently flame resistant. A business owner must have the proper affidavits on file and stored on site, and today we will discuss the Affidavit for Inherently Flame Resistant Material.
Covered under the Affidavit for Inherently Flame Resistant Material are materials and objects that are already in compliance with the NFPA’s (National Fire Protection Association) 701 standards. A business owner needs to file this affidavit with the Bureau of Fire Prevention, with the signature of a C-15 Certificate of Fitness holder. From the time the items are displayed or installed in the building, the business owner has 10 days to file. In addition, a copy of the affidavit needs to be on site as well.
So what should you look for on the Affidavit for Inherently Flame Resistant Materials? Here’s what should appear on this document:
- The name of the individual issuing the affidavit, along with his C-15 Certificate of Fitness number and its expiration date
- The name of the manufacturer of the inherently flame resistant material or object
- A detailed description of the materials and objects with an explanation of their non-combustible qualities
If there is something lacking with the affidavit or items listed on it, a written explanation will be offered by the FDNY, detailing what is deficient. Until the issue is resolved, all materials and objects in question need to be uninstalled and removed from the location until they’re compliant, as per the FDNY. This typically will mean flameproofing treatments are required, and a different affidavit, the Affidavit of Flame-Resistant Treatment will be issued by the C-15 Certificate of Fitness holder instead.
It’s a major endeavor to keep a business running and fulfill all the obligations involved. There are so many laws to be compliant with. It’s no different when it comes to flameproofing and fire safety. However, the layer of protection that is provided is worth all the hoops you need to jump through.
Queens Flameproofing is happy to offer our services to see that you are in compliance with FDNY regulations and that you have the affidavits that you need. If you need flameproofing services or a required affidavit, please call us. As a valid Certificate of Fitness holder, we can issue you what you need following flameproofing treatments and field flame tests. We’d love to hear from you today: 1-800-972-5587