Fire brings us light and heat, and promotes social development and progress. But fire can also be a risk. In the last 20-30 years, the application of macromo-lecular materials and their products in building construction has brought hidden fire problems. It is evident that heavy casualties and economic losses would be caused by fire in a multistorey building. Nowadays, for seeking a more comfortable lifestyle, as well as meeting personal physiological and psychological needs, householders like to decorate their rooms with wallpaper, wooden ceilings and floors etc. Doubtless these decorative materials pose a hidden fire risk. Serious effects from fire are induced by high temperatures, dense smoke and poisonous gases. Therefore, it is very important to conduct studies on burning and smoke-control of building materials.
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