Having your business establishment fireproofed is an important job - not one you should hire just any company to do. There are standards set forth by the FDNY that relates to both the procedures that need to be followed and the qualifications of the flameproofing company itself. Because the outcome of having these treatments done is so important - the potential difference between life and death, in fact - it's critical to make sure the company you choose has merit behind their work. So, how do you know if you've found a company you can trust? Below are qualities of a top-notch flameproofing outfit.
First, a qualified flameproofing outfit will be in possession of a C-15 Certificate of Fitness, which is issued by the FDNY. This valuable document allows the company to not only apply fire retardants to the needed materials but also to distribute a flameproofing affidavit to the business owner.
Now, in order for a flameproofing outfit to hold a valid C-15 Certificate of Fitness, it must meet certain standards spelled out by the FDNY. First, the company must either personally supervise of personally apply the fire retardants to the materials. This is not a job that can be outsourced or subcontracted; the holders of this certificate must perform the treatments or be on site supervising.
Next, the flameproofing company is also mandated to perform a test on the items that have been treated with flame repellents to make sure that they are actually flame resistant. As in the actual application of the flame repellents, we ourselves must perform this field test; this task cannot be outsourced either.
As would be expected, if an item did not pass the flame test, it would need to be treated again until it did pass. A quality flameproofing company will not issue a flameproofing affidavit to a business unless all of the required items passed the test and were deemed successfully flameproofed. By issuing a compromised affidavit, not only would the flameproofing company's certification be jeopardized, but it would actually put people's lives at risk. Any company that is willing to cut corners - for their sake or yours - is not a company you want to work with.
Finally, a quality flameproofing company will only used flame repellent chemicals that are on the FDNY's approved list. This ensures that all the sprays used for flameproofing are safe.
Brooklyn Flameproofing has worked hard to earn our reputation as an industry leader in flameproofing. We are serious about fire safety and protecting our communities from fire. We guarantee that every item we flameproof meets the rigorous standards of the FDNY before we will issue a flameproofing affidavit. As a flameproofing company that has the FDNY's stamp of approval, we are pleased to work with businesses in Brooklyn to help keep our city safe. Please call today so we can give you a free, no-obligation estimate:800-401-5415.