Foam Plastics in Building Construction
Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International
Doug Evans, Clark County Nevada Building Department

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Using foam plastics safely in building construction is a frequently misunderstood subject. This presentation will address many of the questions concerning fire safety of foam plastics and show how these materials can be used safely in building construction. This overview will cover what foam plastics are, associated fire losses, concerns associated with their fire-safe use, how they have been and are used in building construction, applicable code requirements, and fire testing, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.