flameproofing
Making things nonflammable
Flameproofing is the process of treating materials to make them resistant to fire or prevent them from burning.
Fabrics, wood, and other flammable substances can be flameproofed through chemical treatments or coatings that inhibit ignition or slow combustion.
The theater curtains required flameproofing to meet safety codes.
The term also applies to making electrical equipment safe for use in environments where flammable gases might be present.
Resists ignition and burning
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
- coatingApplied surface covering
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- retardantsSubstances that slow reactions
intumescent · application · spray · dipping · finishing · brominated · phosphate · borate
Woven or knit materials
- fabricsWoven material types
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
- carpetsTextile floor coverings
insulation · fiberglass · drywall · lumber · plywood · clothing · costumes · scenery
Attestation of qualification
- flammabilityEase of catching fire
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- codeSymbolic communication system
- complianceAdhering to requirements
testing · NFPA · UL · rating · classification · fire-resistant · combustible · hazard
Process of building something
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- aviationFlying or operating aircraft
- marineRelating to the sea
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
military · hospitality · healthcare · childrenswear · curtains · drapes · tents · awnings
fire-retardant
Resists ignition and burning
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
- coatingApplied surface covering
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
retardants · intumescent · application · spray · dipping · finishing · brominated · phosphate · borate · treatment
textiles
Woven or knit materials
- fabricsWoven material types
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
carpets · insulation · fiberglass · drywall · lumber · plywood · clothing · costumes · scenery · mattresses
certification
Attestation of qualification
- flammabilityEase of catching fire
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- codeSymbolic communication system
compliance · testing · NFPA · UL · rating · classification · fire-resistant · combustible · hazard · inspection
construction
Process of building something
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- aviationFlying or operating aircraft
- marineRelating to the sea
automotive · military · hospitality · healthcare · childrenswear · curtains · drapes · tents · awnings · industrial
- fire safetyfire alarms, fire drill, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire drills
flameproofingarson
Criminal deliberate burning
kindling · inflammability · ignition · incineration · combustion
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