This paper addresses atria smoke management systems where it is intended that occupants will be in contact with smoke. While this approach is unusual, it is recognized by several authoritative publications on atrium smoke management. A tenability analysis for an atrium smoke management system needs to account for the effects of ( 1) exposure to toxic gases, (2) exposure to elevated temperatures, and (3) smoke obscuration. Much of this paper consists of adapting and presenting well-established tenability methods for application to smoke management.
There are two main soil gases of current concern to human health. These are radon, which is a carcinogen, and landfill gas, which is explosive and toxic. Both can be found at significant levels in the soil below buildings in certain locations in the country. It is a responsibility of the Building Research Establishment to find cost effective ways to protect new and existing buildings from the entry of these gases into buildings.
The present study was designed to assess health effects in residents of a Bulgarian city polluted by a transboundary chlorine emitter. The study was undertaken on account of the local population's complaints of pervasive specific odour and irritation of respiratory ways and the eyes. The study aimed at assessment of both acute and long-term effects of exposure to air pollution.
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