Sometimes business owners are hesitant to schedule flameproofing because they think it will be a complex ordeal that will cause them to close for business and lose money. However, while it's true that flameproofing a public gathering location is required by law, it's really not anything that should cause angst for a business owner. Many business owners have questions as to the whole process involved and how long it takes. Today we will cover what the process of flameproofing will look like for your business. When a business owner schedules a flameproofing procedure to take place, he should be assured that this is a fairly quick and simple process. When Brooklyn Flameproofing arrives to do the work, we are not actually flameproofing the building itself but the items that are required by the FDNY to flameproofed. Items that are made of both wood and fabric are eligible to be treated, and these items are either soaked in a water-based fire retardant, or they are sprayed using an electric or hand-pumped sprayer. The FDNY allows only certain types of treatments to be used, and Brooklyn Flameproofing solely uses those sanctioned by the FDNY. Generally speaking, wood items will require more flame repellent spray than fabric items. Items are able to be treated either before or after installation. The exposed side of wood items is usually what is treated, but if a customer desires both sides to be treated, the fireproofing process will need to happen before the wood items are installed. Typically, the flameproofing occurs on-site. The location is prepared by removing items not being treated from the spray area and placing plastic on the walls, floor, and other locations. The fireproofing process usually takes place during off-hours, when the business is closed for operation, and the actual process generally takes just one day to complete (depending on the size of the location and the number of items to be treated). Flameproofing is a less complicated process than most people think, but the dividends it pays in fire safety and protection cannot be measured. This life-saving procedure is a vital step in keeping your customers and employees safe from the threat of fire. The risks of a tragic fire can be minimized or even prevented altogether when a business location is correctly and safely flameproofed. All the items that receive our treatment have our guarantee of effectiveness, and we pride ourselves in treating with care all items not being treated. Brooklyn Flameproofing is dedicated to keeping NYC safe from fire. Please call us today to discuss your needs and receive a free, no-obligation estimate: 800-401-5415.