| Tarps are essentially everywhere. In fact, they are | | | | equipment and can be a required part of equipment |
| used in so many places that you likely often walk by | | | | for an area to be allowed to host a major event. |
| them without even noticing them. These objects are | | | | In any place where there is a concern of fire in any |
| great for protecting both items and people from the | | | | way, these types of tarps are often used. There are |
| elements or as a protective covering while completing | | | | many work places or job sites where highly |
| a project. There are probably few of us who do not | | | | flammable materials and substances are used daily. |
| have a tarp of some sort in our garage or basement. | | | | The traditional tarp would be too dangerous to use |
| But what about fire retardant tarps? When are these | | | | under these types of circumstances. This is true in |
| used? | | | | both indoor and outdoor situations. |
| A tarp that is classified as fire retardant much go | | | | Also, authorities such as fire fighters and police will |
| through a very strict testing process to make sure | | | | often make use of the fire retardant tarp. It will allow |
| that it is approved as such. It must pass this rigorous | | | | them to protect themselves, others, and equipment, |
| inspection to earn this title. And this is as it should be | | | | in situations where fire is present. Safety is always |
| because many will depend on these tarps to save | | | | their first priority. They often will use these all the |
| their lives. | | | | time as protection from the elements so that they |
| Any time that there is a large event involving a lot of | | | | will have the proper type available when they need it |
| people, fire retardant tarps will be used. You see, | | | | most. |
| these are used as a sort of fire prevention | | | | |