Every industry and trade requires some kind of training. For every occupation and business, there’s a litany of things a person needs to know and have training for in order to be proficient in a line of work. However, when we interact with others from a different field of work, sometimes we may be a little confused when they start talking in ‘work-speak’ - you know, the lingo or jargon that’s the common language in their field but a whole other foreign vocabulary to someone else.
If you need flameproofing work done at your business site, when you do a little research or talk to flameproofing companies, their language might be a little confusing.
Today we are going to unlock some of that flameproofing ‘work-speak’ and give you a cheat sheet so you know all the important phrases.
This insider's cheat sheet has some common phrases that you want to be familiar with:
Affidavit of Flame Resistance – A document indicating flame resistance of artistic or decorative items to be filed with the FDNY before items are installed on location.
Affidavit of Fire Retardant Treatment – A document indicating that fire retardant treatment has taken place to be filed with the Bureau of Fire Prevention after artistic or decorative items are installed on location. Must be filed within 10 days.
Affidavit of Inherently Flame Resistant Material – (Also called a Certificate of Flame Resistance) A document pertaining to items or materials that are inherently flame resistant, where flameproofing isn’t a requirement, to be filed with the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Must be filed within 10 days.
Decorations –Materials or objects used for acoustic, aesthetic or artistic enhancement of interior areas such as banners, curtains, fabrics, greens, etc.
Flame Retardant Coating – A coating applied to the outside of a material or item, causing it to slowly burn, making it flame resistant.
Flame Retardant Treatment – An FDNY-approved treatment where objects are coated or soaked in flame repellent chemicals, causing it to be flame resistant.
Flame Resistant Material – Also known as fire-resistive material. Fabrics or materials created to withstand fire and heat, prohibiting heat penetration. Flame resistant materials burn more slowly due to inherently flame-resistant qualities or prior treatment with flame repellents. These materials have passed the corresponding field flame test NFPA 705 Test 1 or Test 2.
Flame Retardant Material – Also known as fire retardant material. Materials or fabrics that burn more slowly when touching fire or flammable products.
Scenery – Materials and items utilized on stage for performances such as artistic or musical shows or live theater: backdrops, set pieces, scrim or borders, side tabs, rigid flats, teasers, etc. Costumes are excluded.
Special Effects – Audio or visual effects for entertainment or display, designed from combustible, explosive, or flammable devices. Fireworks 1.4 G and Pyrotechnics are included in this category while Fireworks 1.3 G are not.
Tent – A fabric structure that offers protection from weather, made of cloth, set up with guys and poles, and doesn’t contribute to the stability of the structure. The structure doesn’t have to be enclosed to be considered a tent.
While this list isn’t completely exhaustive to every flameproofing term, it’s a good start to expose you to some of the flameproofing jargon. By having some familiarity with this terminology, you’ll have a better idea of what to anticipate when having flameproofing treatments performed at your business location.
At Queens Flameproofing, we can help with anything that is confusing or unclear and walk you through what’s involved in flameproofing, start to finish. We love hearing from our customers and answering questions, so call us anytime to discuss any concerns you might have. We can also offer you a free, no-obligation quote: 800-972-5587.