Standards · Curtains
What is BS 5867 Part 2 Type B?
A plain-English explanation of the standard, test and documentation.
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Clear answers about fire-retardant treatment
Practical guidance for responsible persons, facilities teams, venues and project managers—from material suitability and British Standards to treatment certificates and aftercare.
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Start with the materialComposition, coatings and construction affect whether treatment is suitable.
02Confirm the requirementThe responsible person or approving authority should identify the evidence needed.
03Use competent evidenceThe correct specialist product and process depend on the material; the treatment certificate records what was applied to the identified items.
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Curtains · Rentals
Do curtains need to be fire retardant?
How the answer differs for residential rentals and paying-guest accommodation.
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Standards · Timber
Is Class 0 still valid?
What the legacy classification meant, what replaced it and how to read older evidence.
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Carpets & rugs
Can carpets and rugs be fire-retardant treated?
Which loose materials may be suitable—and why treatment is limited to temporary dry setups.
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Wallcoverings · Standards
Fabric wallcoverings and BS EN 13501-1
When testing is required, why the complete construction matters and what treatment can currently support.
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Flags & banners
Do flags and banners need a fire certificate?
Suitable materials, indoor and outdoor treatment, and what the certificate confirms.
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Curtains & fabrics
Common fire-retardant treatment mistakes
Why material identification, product selection, competent application and aftercare matter.
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Technical guidance · Timber
30- and 60-minute timber protection explained
Specifications, coating stages, drying conditions and the records a project should retain.
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Specialist materials
Fire-Retardant Treatment for Textile Art and Installations
How textile art, paper-based work and mixed-material installations are assessed, treated and certified without making assumptions about the finished piece.
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Events
Fire-Retardant Treatment for Marquees and Event Fabric
Suitability, weather-resistant treatment and certification for absorbent marquee linings, tents and temporary event fabrics.
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Upholstery
BS 5852 Treatment Certificates for Upholstery Covers
What professional treatment can certify for suitable removable upholstery covers—and why it does not convert complete furniture to Crib 5.
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Curtains
Fire-Retardant Treatment for Village-Hall Stage Curtains
A practical guide to BS 5867 treatment, on-site work, measurements, care and certification for village-hall stage curtains.
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London projects
Fire-Retardant Treatment and Certification in London
Nationwide specialist treatment for London theatres, hospitality venues, retail displays, offices, events and cultural projects.
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Euroclass
What Does BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 Mean?
A plain-English explanation of reaction-to-fire Class B-s1, d0, smoke and droplets, and why classifications apply to tested material and build-up combinations.
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Curtains
How Often Should Curtains Be Fire-Retardant Treated?
Fire Proofing Ltd certificate periods, dry cleaning, water washing, routine vacuuming and when curtain retreatment is needed.
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Theatre curtains
Theatre and Stage Curtain Cleaning and Fireproofing
On-site stage-curtain cleaning, BS 5867 treatment and certification for theatres, schools, halls and performance venues across the UK.
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Schools
Fire-Retardant Treatment for School Curtains
BS 5867 treatment, measurements, on-site access, cleaning and certification for school halls, stages, drama rooms and teaching spaces.
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Film, TV and theatre
Fire-Retardant Treatment for Film, TV and Theatre Sets
Fast, production-aware treatment and certification for suitable scenic fabrics, props, dressing and temporary set materials.
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Hospitality and events
Fire-Retardant Treatment for Wedding Venues
Professional treatment and certification for suitable curtains, drapes, fabric décor, artificial plants, dried flowers and temporary event materials.
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Artificial plants
Are Treated Artificial Plants Accepted by Venues?
How professional treatment, material suitability and a competent-person certificate provide the evidence venues normally request for artificial plants.
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Care homes
Fire-Retardant Treatment for Care-Home Curtains and Fabrics
Professional BS 5867 curtain treatment, suitable upholstery-cover treatment and certification for care and residential-home settings.
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Heritage interiors
Specialist Fabric Treatment at Lumley Castle
A heritage-interior project showing how suitable decorative fabrics can be treated with care while retaining their appearance and supplying clear documentation.
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Natural materials
Treating Natural Branches for a Restaurant Display
A project example showing the assessment and fire-retardant treatment of raw natural branches for a commercial floral installation.
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How Professional Curtain Cleaning and Fireproofing Works
A step-by-step guide to quoting, access, on-site curtain cleaning, BS 5867 treatment, drying, certification and aftercare.
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Timber cladding
Fire-Retardant Timber Treatment for a Roundhouse Project
A project example explaining raw timber suitability, impregnation, drying and documentation for treated cladding components.
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Schools
Curtain Cleaning and Fireproofing Across Three Cornwall Schools
A multi-site school project illustrating measurements, scheduling, on-site cleaning, BS 5867 treatment and certification.
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