FRs: the show goes on
Theatregoers in the UK expect to see the fire safety curtain go down and up before the show. It is there to stop a fire on stage putting the public at risk. And as parents at Christmas pantomimes answer their children’s question “what is that for?”, it incidentally plays an important role in fire safety education. A blog by Theatrecomplianceau explains to entertainment professionals why flame retardants also are important in keeping the stage set safe. It explains different types of flame retardant, how they work, and different onstage applications.
“How do Fire Retardants reduce Flammability and Delay spread?”, Theatrecomplianceau, 20th August 2024 https://medium.com/@theatrecomplianceau/how-do-fire-retardants-reduce-flammability-and-delay-spread-da93c18cf4b6
Photo: Ji-Elle (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_curtain#/media/File:London-St_Martin's_Theatre-Safety_curtain.jpg
