Toxic gases and vapours produced at fires

Toxic gases and vapours produced by combustion are responsible for the majority of deaths at building fires. For this reason fire authorities would like to consider regulations to restrict use of materials that produce large amounts of smoke and toxic gases. The present state of knowledge of toxic combustion products is probably not sufficient to guide the designer in his choice of combustible materials to be used in buildings. This Digest was prepared to keep him abreast of the problem and the efforts that are being made in this field.Aussi disponible en fran\ue7ais : Gaz et vapeurs toxiques d\ufbs aux incendiesPeer reviewed: NoNRC publication: Ye