Answering the most common questions we receive
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I get an inspection without the spray?
Yes of course! We at AFD want to protect your home however you feel most comfortable.
If I don’t want the product on my home due to discoloration, are there other options?
Yes, the AFD sells personal home protection kits so that you can spray your home in the event of a wildfire prior to evacuation. We recommend that your property be treated as a high priority.
What is the cost of an inspection?
The base, starting price for an inspection is $500.
Will I need an inspection for every spray?
No. The AFD wants to give you the tools on the first visit to harden your home fully. There is no requirement for a full inspection for a future spray. However, you can expect a report card from the AFD with things we notice that could use some attention while we spray.
Can I purchase Komodo for myself?
Yes, we are distributors of the product and offer a variety of products, from fire extinguishers, home protection kits, and even fire-resistant paint!
Questions about Komodo:
What is Komodo made of?
Komodo is an eco-friendly “benign by design” compound comprised of food-safe ingredients and earth minerals that work together in a proprietary formula to produce a powerful fire protectant, retardant, and suppressant completely free of PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Esters) and other restricted or harmful chemicals.
How does Komodo work?
As a fire prevention and protection agent, Komodo prevents fires from igniting in the first place and prevents structures from being engulfed in wildfire flames. The simple application of Komodo on any combustible material, including structures and vegetation, will significantly reduce the possibility of large fire propagation. Komodo forms a uniform conformal coating that releases a combination of micro fire suppressants activated when exposed to heat. It creates a powerful shield that prevents materials from igniting or burning.
Is Komodo safe for wildlife, plants, pets, and children?
Yes, when used as directed, Komodo is completely safe for application on trees, shrubs, plants, grasses, and other vegetation. Komodo was tested to be five times less toxic compared to existing federal guidelines from the US Forest Service and USDA. It was determined to be essentially non–toxic to fish and mammals, as tested by federal government laboratories.
Once applied, how effective is Komodo is preventing fires?
KOMODO is effective immediately upon application and is formulated to resist weathering, winds, and rain to maintain optimum exterior fire protection on all treated vegetation and infrastructure throughout the peak fire season.
KOMODO will resist weather, wind, and moisture before requiring reapplication. If there is any significant new vegetation growth that occurs, it will need to be retreated (grasses, shrubs, etc.).
What color is Komodo and what does it smell like?
Komodo is colorless and odorless. In some cases, a chalky white residue may be visible.
Is Komodo effective in establishing a "defense space" around my property?
Yes, KOMODO is extremely effective in creating an impenetrable firebreak and defensible space around homes, businesses, and other vulnerable structures by treating the surrounding vegetation, fences, decks, sheds, and all exterior surfaces with its powerful fire protection formula.
In addition to the management of excessive vegetation, treating the areas surrounding your property with KOMODO will provide the necessary “defensible space” in compliance with California AB38 and other wildfire mitigation mandates currently enforced across the USA in high-risk fire hazard severity zones.
Is Komodo a certified and validated fire protection and prevention product?
KOMODO has passed all USDA / U.S. Forest Service tests for burn performance; toxicity (mammals and salt/freshwater fish); corrosion and abrasion; non-metallics compatibility; and stability testing, with full certification and QPL (Qualified Products List) status pending. KOMODO also holds QAI (Quality Assurance International) and CAL Fire certifications for fire retardant efficacy.
Is Komodo patented?
Yes, KOMODO fire prevention and protection; fire retardant; and fire suppression technologies are proprietary and protected by both USA and World Organization patents filed and pending
When Komodo is applied to protect trees, shrubs and landscaping will the effectiveness of the solution be diminished if we use our sprinkler system to irrigate Komodo treated plants?
The KOMODO fire protection solution is designed and formulated to resist weather, wind, and up to three (3) inches of rainfall before requiring reapplication. However, because the KOMODO fire protection solution is water-soluble and biodegradable, if it is subjected to repeated saturation by water sprinklers or other irrigation systems, the efficacy of the product will be reduced accordingly.
We recommend that you irrigate your trees, shrubs, plants, and other landscaping vegetation at the base of the plants to avoid continued saturation of the KOMODO-treated and protected foliage.
When Komodo is applied to protect trees, shrubs, and landscaping, will our plants be harmed and damaged by the solution?
No, the KOMODO fire protection treatment will not harm your plants and landscaping when used as directed.
Does Komodo come with warranties or guarantees?
Due to the fact that KOMODO Fire Systems is unable to control DIY end-user’s preparation and application of the KOMODO DIY products, KOMODO Fire Systems, Inc. provides no express or implied warranties surrounding any KOMODO DIY product and/or equipment. DIY end-users are solely responsible for the use and application of the KOMODO DIY products.
KOMODO Fire Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for damage to property and/or materials where KOMODO DIY products are applied. All KOMODO products and form factors are guaranteed to function and perform as advertised if prepared, applied, and deployed correctly in strict accordance with all related product instructions, user guides, product manuals, and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) directives.
Is Komodo available for commercial, industrial and enterprise applications to cover large areas of property and infrastructure in high risk fire areas?
Yes, KOMODO Fire Systems, Inc. is equipped with adequate manufacturing capacity and distribution networks to address large scale fire prevention/protection needs, including utility companies with critical infrastructure assets (utility poles; substations; communication towers; and related buildings), state / municipal transportation department applications with easements and rights-of-ways; railroad lines and railway systems; ingress and egress paths in high-risk fire areas; parks, campgrounds, and recreational areas; and all related areas within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) requiring enterprise level fire protection and prevention.
Is Komodo a government approved product?
Komodo products are approved for ground application on federal, state, and private lands by the USDA and the U.S. Forest Service. The State Fire Marshal of CAL FIRE has also certified Komodo as an approved Christmas tree fire retardant.