Frequently Asked Questions
What needs to be treated?
The New York Fire Department Regulations apply to
decorative material in all public buildings including
theaters, public halls, department stores, hotels,
buildings used for public assembly or amusement, and
schools.
How often does this need to
be done?
By NYC law, affidavits issued are valid for one year,
after which time the material needs to be tested.
If the fabric is still flame resistant, the affidavit
can be renewed for another year. After a total of
three years, the fabric must be treated again. In
addition, excess movement and handling (i.e tours),
washing, dry-cleaning or painting will affect the
flame retardancy of the material and may make additional
treatments necessary.
What are the guidelines for
treatment?
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has set
guidelines for the fire protection of all fabrics.
These guidelines are known as NFPA 701 and interpreted
by each municipal fire department. Our methods meet
and exceed these standards.
Can all materials be treated?
No. Certain synthetics will not hold the chemical.
Also, there is a possibility the flameproofing compound
will affect the color or quality of some delicate
fabrics. If you are interested in having us treat
a material we are not familiar with, send us a swatch
and we will be happy to test it at no charge.
What about Inherently Flame
Retardant Materials?
Review important information about IFR materials.
Are the chemicals dangerous?
NO. The chemicals we use are non-toxic and odorless.
The chemical may drip slightly when drying. We recommend
that drapes dry for at least 12 hours after treatment.
We will be happy to supply Material Safety Data Sheets
on all products we use.
Can I treat applicable materials
myself?
Yes and No. You can treat many items yourself. I.
Weiss can supply you with chemicals and sprayers for
flameproofing, but by law, we cannot issue an affidavit.
If your fire department requested a legal affidavit
of flameproofing you will need to hire a professional
flameproofing contractor like I. Weiss to conduct
the treatment.
Click here for information on Fire
Retardants or Sprayers.
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