[SML] Foam Fire Retardant

[tech dept]

Thanks, Jim
I now have it on a Post-it on my wall.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: stagecraft at theatrical.net
> Sent: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:46:44 +0000
> To: stagecraft at theatrical.net
> Subject: Re: [SML] Foam Fire Retardant
> 
> I hope any AHJ that permits only one sheet of rigid polystyrene
> insulation
> in a building never watches them under construction (presumably, if
> encapsulating foam in flame retardant materials for scenic purposes isn¹t
> sufficient then encapsulating it for general construction might also be
> in
> question).  Okay, so that was somewhat trollish but that material is
> everywhere in modern construction and doesn¹t spontaneously combust.  All
> bets are off if it does catch fire - lots of nasty chemicals are released
> as are many many BTU - but that¹s true for the couch the actors are
> sitting on as well.
> 
> The paint that reacts to heat is called intumescent paint, if you¹re
> looking for it - whether it¹s still at Home Despot or not I don¹t know.
> 
> - Jim Dougherty
> ATD, Middlebury College Theatre Dept.
> 
> 
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