UF insulation use threatens to block school's opening

Journal Article · Mon Jun 14 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5203579

Deans, B

Parent protests and threats of legal action may make it impossible for a $3 million elementary school in Richmond, VA to open unless the school board removes the urea formaldehyde (UF) foam insulation. Removal will cost $750,000 and jeopardize structural stability. A federal ban against the use of UF in schools and residences after August 1, 1982 prompted the protest. Unaware that UF was included in the specifications, the board halted its installation only after 90% had been applied. Parents rejected a board proposal to measure formaldehyde gas levels and take corrective measures to minimize the hazard. Those manufacturing and installing UF claim the problem lies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission rather than any hazard with the product. Two Parent Teacher Associations are spearheading the drive for removal of the foam. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5203579
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:24; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320103* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- School
Municipal
& Other Public Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDINGS
COLLOIDS
CONSUMER PROTECTION
DISPERSIONS
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
FOAMS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
LAWSUITS
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
THERMAL INSULATION
UREA-FORMALDEHYDE FOAMS