What is  IFR™ Foliage
(Inherently Fire Retardant)? |
| IFR™ Foliage (Inherently Fire Retardant) is created through a process by which fire retardant chemicals are impregnated into the materials during the manufacturing process. These chemicals are blended with the fabric as well as the plastic or PVC parts. |
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Why is IFR™ Foliage Important? |
| Today, a great deal of emphasis is placed on safety, including fire protection. Many commercial applications require that only tested fire retardant products are used. Understanding the fire code requirements can often be challenging and confusing. Every State adopts their own fire code and in fact so to does every municipality. We've contacted the Office of the State Fire Marshall for each State to find out the requirements for fire retardant foliage. |
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| What are the Valuable Benefits of IFR™ Foliage? |
| 1. | Fire Retardant chemicals impregnated into the materials during manufacturing will not wash or
wear off. |
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Consistent fire protection. |
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Premium grade materials withstand
commercial application. |
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Smooth surface reduces dust build-up. |
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Visually identical compared to standard foliages. |
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Large selection and inventory of foliage to choose from, assuring that even the foliage demands of the largest projects can be met with IFR™ Foliage. . |
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Large selection and inventory of foliage to choose from, assuring that even the foliage demands of the largest projects can be met with IFR™ Foliage.
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| What are the Fire Tests for Artificial Foliage? |
Our IFR™ Foliage has been tested and complies with California Title 19, US Gov SIN 4722-06 Flammability Code, NFPA 701, NFPA 705, and qualifies as a Class A fire retardant material as tested by ASTME 84-95. See our flame retardant foliage test results for more information.
In addition see our fire retardant foliage specification guide to learn more about each of the fire tests used for testing artificial foliages. |
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| Are There Other Methods Available to Make Foliage Fire Retardant? |
Yes, foliage can be treated by spraying or dipping it in topical fire retardant chemicals. However, this method often leaves a spotty or discolored film that can degrade the foliage giving it a wilted look. This tacky surface film that's left on the foliage can attract dust and can wash or wear off easily, requiring expensive re-application of the chemical. The level of protection provided by this topical chemical is often very inconsistent and inadequate for meeting fire codes. This is why the process of impregnating chemicals directly into the materials during manufacturing presents a superior result that often preferred over other methods, such as topical application.
Compare our trademarked fire retardant foliage against topical fire retardant foliage.
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| What are the Risks with Using Non Fire Retardant Foliage? |
| Fires involving non fire retardant foliages may be prevented. The use of fire retardant silk plants may have prevented this hotel fire.
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