Fire Safety of Acoustical Materials

摘要

Recently open cell foam material for sound absorption contributed to deadly fires inrnovercrowded nightclubs. The rapid progression of fire and release of opaque smoke contributedrnto the inability of many patrons to escape. Limiting the use of this type of acoustical materials,rnat least in places of assembly, is strongly recommended. Illogical use of sound absorbingrnmaterials to reduce sound transmission to neighboring properties is described and inadequaciesrnof current fire testing of materials to reflect performance in real fires are pointed out.