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When we are going about our day to day lives in NYC, I’m guessing that we usually aren’t thinking about all the things that have been provided for our safety. There are many regulations that are required for the express purpose of public safety.  This can be especially reassuring when we are traveling and visiting […]

When it comes to fire safety, it takes everyone in the community to be vigilant and play a role. Business owners need to make sure that their location meets all FDNY, Building Department and Health Department regulations when it comes to flameproofing and fire prevention measures. The FDNY needs to make sure their workers are […]

It doesn’t take much for an accidental fire to start. A few careless decisions, a few coincidental events, a few actions that we didn’t even know were dangerous. That fast, a few unlucky moments can lead to disaster. The reaches of a fire can be so incredibly devastating, and that’s why we need to make […]

As New Yorkers, attending the theater is something we love to do.  If we’re smart, we’ll take advantage of the many opportunities to see some brilliant shows, right at our doorstep.  It’s one of the many benefits of living in New York City. However, in America’s history, there have been some tragic fires that have […]

When you run a business, there are so many things to consider and plan for. Business owners shoulder so many responsibilities, and on the list of those obligations is the safety of those who work at your establishment. While flameproofing goes such a long way in protecting your patrons as well as your employees, there […]

As with any business, there are typically some terms that the general public is not familiar with, certain things that only those in the industry are acquainted with. As a result, particular words or phrases get thrown around and become generally accepted, even if they are inaccurate.  Two words that are often confused with one […]

By now, as a business owner, you probably know that the FDNY requires that certain items on the premises need to be treated with flame repellents in order for you to be up and running. Willingly or maybe reluctantly, you bite the bullet, pay the money, and do what needs to be done. But maybe […]

While flameproofing has gotten a lot of attention in recent days, the fact of the matter is that different forms of flameproofing have been in effect throughout history.  True, it didn’t look like our modern techniques of soaking or coating items in chemically-prepared fire retardants, but ever since humans have realized the dangers of fire, […]

So you’ve done what’s required by law: you hired a flameproofing company to come to your business site to treat all required objects with flame repellents.  You should be good to go now, right? Well, not so fast. Another part of the flameproofing process is the field flame test.  This should have been done by […]

As a business owner, you are used to being an expert in your field.  When your colleagues throw around certain kinds of lingo, you’re comfortable in knowing what they’re talking about. The terminology is familiar; they’re speaking your language.  However, when business requires you to overlap into other fields, you can feel a little out […]