ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON
FLAMEPROOFING

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Flameproofing and Its Role in Saving Lives

When someone determines to take a risk and launch a business, he or she quickly discovers just how many tiny particulars must be addressed. There are innumerable legal, practical and safety issues that occur just in the early stages alone, before the business can even be up and running, and just as many  - or more - in the everyday functions and growth periods as well. Fire prevention and flameproofing fall under the 'safety' category, and a business owner could wonder, even though it’s a legal requirement, if flameproofing treatments really work or if they’re just another money-draining hoop you’re forced to jump through. Today, we intend to demonstrate just how important flameproofing really is for a business and the saving of lives.

Is There a Difference Between Flameproofing and Fireproofing?

One of the first things you learn when you are studying any field or industry is key terms – those words or phrases that are of particular importance to the work you’ll be doing. Once you become an expert in that field, that terminology almost becomes your second language and may sound foreign to an outsider.  Others may even misuse some of those terms, not too unlike someone who is just a beginning to learn a different language.  In the field of flameproofing, we often hear a few terms used incorrectly. While we can still decipher the meaning, we want to clarify two important terms that many people use interchangeably, but are actually fairly different.  Those terms are ‘flameproofing’ and ‘fireproofing.’

Important Fire Safety Tips for Business Owners

One of the most disastrous events for a business owner is a fire that breaks out at his business location. Not only is there the possibility of devastating loss of life and injury for the patrons and employees on-site, but there’s also the potential for catastrophic property damage and loss of resources. One of the most important steps a business owner can take is to do everything in his power to protect all of his assets from the risk of a fire. Today, we want to highlight some important recommendations for business owners to see that your business location is well-protected from fire.

Where Flameproofing and the Field Flame Test Fall Short

It might seem strange that we're posting an article about the limitations of flameproofing and the field flame test. But at Bronx Flameproofing, we believe in full disclosure. And yes, flameproofing and the subsequent field flame test fall short in certain ways. We'd be lying if we said they didn't. And today, we're going to explain how. 

Just like anything else in our world, there's no way to guarantee that any particular location can be 100% protected from a fire. There's no measure, method, or system that is able to make that promise. While we absolutely back up the need for flameproofing and will always promote its life-saving ability, we want to be fair and paint a clear and accurate picture of how all this works together.

What You'll Find on the Materials Data Sheet

One of the less than shining qualities in our current culture is our inability to wait. We are used to getting everything we need, from food to information, in a nano-second. However, the positive side of this is that we probably have more access to data and knowledge than ever before. And hopefully, that makes us a little wiser and more prepared for whatever situation is at hand. When it comes to flameproofing, having information readily available is not only helpful but can also give peace of mind as well.

Most business owners are pretty unfamiliar with the intricate details of flameproofing. We often get questions such as “Do you use chemicals that are safe for the environment? For people? Are they toxic?”  Well, today we want to address some of those questions as well as offer information that can quickly provide business owners with what they are looking for.

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