The fun side of starting a business is the dreaming, the planning, and the creating. The not-so-fun side is the logistics, the safety issues, and liability protection. However, for any business to be successful, a business owner needs to consider and plan for both sides. When the issue of safety comes up, under that umbrella is fire safety. And under that umbrella is flameproofing. In order for a business to fall within the scope of the law and be protected from legal liabilities should there ever be a fire, fireproofing a building is essential.
One of the first things to address is if there already is an existing fire code violation regarding fireproofing. If so, you will need a flameproofing company such as Certified Flameproofing to help you resolve the violation and come into compliance with fire and safety standards. Once we come in to treat your property with fire retardant spray, it only takes about 24 hours for your existing violation to be rectified. It is important to take care of any violations promptly and according to codes so you can reopen your business without losing any additional profits.
In order to be in compliance with the law, as a business owner, you must have a valid certificate indicating that your place of business has been properly flameproofed. Once the fire retardant treatment has been applied to the relevant items in your building, we issue you an affidavit stating that the premises have been properly treated with flame repellents according to FDNY standards. This affidavit is valid for one year.
An FDNY fire inspector will pay a visit to your building to make sure that your facility is abiding by all fire safety codes, which includes fireproofing. In addition to inspecting the building structure and other construction aspects, he will also inspect the items in your establishment - things like drapes, decor, and wood - to make sure they have all been treated with fire retardant spray. If your building passes the fire inspector's visit, you are in the clear for fire safety as far as the law and the FDNY go.
Any serious business owner knows that you can't run a business solely off of the exciting aspects of it; a good business owner knows that careful attention must be paid to the tedious details as well. It is imperative that you, the business owner, the one with legal liability, are clear on what the law states as far as fire safety and flameproofing regulations.
All aspects of safety are important, but because fires are generally rare occurrences, they can, at times, be overlooked or under-emphasized. However, making sure you are in compliance with the law regarding fireproofing is of vital importance to the long-term success of your company. This includes promptly correcting any violations as well as being in agreement with the fire laws from the outset. This extra layer of protection is a key, foundational element in providing a safe environment for your clients to experience your business.
If you have fireproofing needs, please contact us at Certified Flameproofing right away so we can serve you: 800.590.5530.