01Curtains, drapes & fabricsHanging event and production textiles
Backdrops, banners, stage cloths and decorative textiles.
BS 5867 may apply
Events and live productions
Fireproofing for events and live productions
We treat suitable fabrics, drapes, rugs, foliage, props and temporary installations across the UK—on site or before installation. A treatment certificate is supplied after completion.
Real projectBS 7837 treatment of an absorbent Tibetan tent for Latitude Festival
Materials we treat
What needs fireproofing for your event?
Tell us what needs treating, how it will be used and when it is required. We’ll confirm suitability and the appropriate treatment.
Material groupCommon examplesStandard or assessment
02Tents & marqueesTemporary structures and suitable linings
Suitable absorbent tent fabrics and linings.
BS 7837 may apply
03Rugs & floor textilesLoose temporary indoor pieces
Suitable loose, absorbent indoor rugs and temporary floor coverings.
Assessed before treatment
04Props, scenery & decorative materialsElements within temporary installations
Foliage, dried flowers, furniture covers and other decorative elements.
Treatment depends on the material
Material-specific guidance
Confirm the standard you need
The required treatment depends on the material and how it will be used. A fabric used as a curtain, floor covering or wall decoration may require different evidence.
If your venue, insurer or fire-risk assessor has specified a standard: send us their wording when you enquire.
Certification supplied
Receive your treatment certificate
After treatment and payment, we issue a Certificate of Fire Retardant Treatment for the materials treated.
Fire Proofing LtdEvent treatment record
- Identifies
- The treated materials and event location
- Records
- The product and treatment date
- Confirms
- The work completed
- Notes
- Maintenance and retreatment information
A straightforward service
From enquiry to certificate
We plan the treatment and necessary drying time around your event programme.
- 01Tell us about the event
Send the material details, location and required date.
- 02Receive your quote
We confirm suitability, treatment, price and arrangements.
- 03We complete the treatment
The materials are treated with the necessary drying time.
- 04Receive your certificate
Your certificate is supplied after completion and payment.
Recent projects
Event and production work
From touring productions to private events, a closer look at some of the materials we have treated.
Corporate event
Hammocks and scenic rocks
Fire-retardant treatment of colourful hammocks and large scenic rocks for a corporate event.
Book tour
Alice Cooper clothing and lectern
Clothing and props treated for Alice Cooper’s book tour. The lectern was treated to BS 476 Part 7 Class 1.
West End private club
Bespoke event props
Fire-retardant treatment of decorative display pieces, foliage props and a large fibre-covered scenic prop for a private club in the West End.
Proven event experience
Experienced with unusual materials and live deadlines
Our work includes festivals, live music, venues and temporary installations across the UK.
Killing Joke stage banner treated for a live gig
This large fabric band banner was fire retardant treated ahead of Killing Joke’s performance at Colchester Arts Centre. The completed treatment was certified to BS 5867 Part 2 Type B.
- Item
- Large fabric band banner
- Venue
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Standard
- BS 5867 Part 2 Type B
- Paperwork
- Certificate of fire retardant treatment supplied
Absorbent Tibetan tent treated to BS 7837
The approximately 75m² structure was treated with a fire retardant able to withstand water soaking once properly dried and cured.
Bespoke fabric-covered decorative vines
Unusual décor can be assessed and treated as part of a mixed-material installation when its construction and intended use are known.
Common questions
Events fireproofing FAQs
For advice about a particular event material, send us the details and required date.
View all FAQs →What event materials can you treat?
We treat suitable event fabrics, curtains, drapes, backdrops, tents, marquees, rugs, foliage, props and decorative materials. Suitability and the appropriate treatment depend on the material and how it will be used.
Will we receive a fire retardant certificate?
Yes. After treatment and payment, we issue a Certificate of Fire Retardant Treatment for the materials treated and the work completed.
How much time should we allow?
Turnaround depends on the materials, quantity, location, product availability and drying time. Send the event and installation dates as early as possible so the work can be planned properly.
Can treatment be completed at the venue?
Often, with planning. Work can be completed at event venues where the workspace, access, protection, ventilation and drying conditions are suitable.
Can tents and marquees be treated to BS 7837?
Absorbent tent and marquee fabrics can be treated to BS 7837. Treatment cannot penetrate a waterproof or non-absorbent coating. If only the outside is coated, we may be able to treat the accessible, absorbent inside face. Fabric coated or non-absorbent on both sides cannot accept the treatment.
Planning an event or production?
Tell us what needs treating
Send the material details, event date and venue address. We’ll confirm suitability and provide a clear quotation.