What You Should Know about the Legalities of Flameproofing
When someone is starting a business, there is a huge checklist of things to accomplish. As in most things, we do the things we like and enjoy first, and push the more obligatory tasks to the bottom of the list. Most people don't naturally gravitate toward taking care of legal issues and being familiar with the minutiae of details in the law (unless you're a lawyer). While this legal components of business might not be at the top of the list, it still is something business owners have to familiarize themselves with. Among these laws is fire safety for you building, and more specifically, flameproofing regulations for business owners set forth by the FDNY.
Most of the legal issues revolve around flameproofing violations and lack of the necessary flameproofing affidavit. If a business does not have a flameproofing affidavit demonstrating that their property has been property flameproofed, they will be issued a violation by the FDNY, and the business will be closed until the violation is resolved. Brooklyn Flameproofing can service your establishment and treat items with flame repellents, and the violation can be rectified usually in about 24 hours.
Once the items at your location are treated with fire retardants, we will issue you the flameproofing affidavit that the FDNY is looking for. This document is your proof that your establishment has been properly treated for fireproofing according to all legal guidelines and codes. And, it keeps you in the good graces of the FDNY for one year, as it is valid for the following 12 months.
When the fire inspector assigned to inspect your establishment comes, he will not only be looking at your building and its structure for fire safety. He will also be making sure that drapes, curtains, decoration, hangings, etc. have all been treated with fire retardants and that you have the affidavit to prove it. Once your property has been flameproofed and you have in possession of a flameproofing affidavit, you are in compliance with the laws and regulations regarding fireproofing.
Making sure you're in compliance with the law can often feel like a tedious and overwhelming process. And often that's true. However, in the case of flameproofing, it is a necessary aspect to make sure you, your employees, and your patrons are kept safe from fire. Thankfully, while an important detail to give attention to, flameproofing is a fairly simple and quick process. Your attention to this legal issue can actually save lives, so it is time and effort well-invested.
Brooklyn Flameproofing is here to answer any questions you may have and to help you with any and all of your flameproofing needs. Please call us today with concerns and to receive a free, no-obligation estimate: 800-401-5415.