Question & Answer: Smoke Toxicity
Smoke and byproducts from fires are toxic regardless of the source of those fires and what is being burned.
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Smoke and byproducts from fires are toxic regardless of the source of those fires and what is being burned.
Rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams are effective insulation materials that can be used by architects, builders, and contractors to meet today’s stringent energy code requirements. Depending on product-specific composition factors, the f...
Model and local building codes used in the United States provide guidance and requirements for the safe use of materials and systems used in buildings. Since the 1970s, foam plastic thermal insulation, including polyurethane and polyisocyanurate, ...
Polyurethane foam can be used in buildings as an interior wall or ceiling finish or trim but only after the product has been shown to meet relevant building code requirements and has been approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - typic...
Fire is a serious concern during construction, repair and retrofit projects because materials can be exposed to ignition sources. For example, there may be a potential for polyurethane/polyisocyanurate foam to be exposed to open flame from welding...
ISO TS 13571 is a document which addresses the following issue: how to assess the time available for escape from a fire and to compare it with the time required for escape. In order for fire victims to be able to safely leave the location of a fir...