What You Should Know About Flameproofing Requirements
New York City businesses should treat flameproofing as a documented compliance responsibility, not simply a decorative-material upgrade.
New York City businesses should treat flameproofing as a documented compliance responsibility, not simply a decorative-material upgrade.
Credentials, Treatment, and Records
Public venues may be required to show that covered decorations, curtains, scenery, hangings, and similar materials are inherently resistant or properly treated. A qualified Certificate of Fitness holder should use an approved product, complete required evaluation, and issue an affidavit containing accurate treatment and credential information.
Requirements and filing procedures can change, so owners should confirm the current process rather than relying on an old affidavit or another venue example. Keep records on site, monitor expiration and cleaning, and address a violation promptly with a qualified provider.
Plan for Compliance and Safety
Requirements depend on the venue, material, installation, and current rules. Have a qualified professional review the project, retain all product and treatment records, and coordinate flameproofing with the rest of the property's fire-safety plan.
Documentation Deserves the Same Attention as Treatment
A flameproofing project is not complete simply because a product was applied. The records connect the establishment, the treated materials, the approved product, the treatment date, and the qualified Certificate of Fitness holder. Missing or inaccurate information can make otherwise completed work difficult to verify during an inspection.
Before work starts, create an inventory that describes the material, its location, approximate quantity, manufacturer information when available, and whether it has been washed, altered, or treated before. Compare that inventory with the final affidavit so items are not omitted and product names are recorded correctly.
Records to Keep Together
The current flameproofing or inherent-resistance affidavit.
The Certificate of Fitness holder's identifying information.
Product sheets and safety data for the treatment used.
Material invoices, labels, test reports, and manufacturer certificates.
Treatment, cleaning, alteration, inspection, and replacement dates.
Store an accessible copy at the venue and keep a secure digital backup. Review the file before an inspection, renovation, seasonal installation, or change of ownership. Current FDNY filing and renewal requirements should always be confirmed with the responsible authority or qualified professional.
