Fire Resistant Materials: Air Pollution
2026-07-20 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2389 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the contribution of off-gassing flame retardants to indoor air contamination, particularly in mechanically ventilated homes.
Answer
This government has made no assessment of a contribution to indoor air contamination by off-gassing flame retardants. Part D of the Building Regulations 2010 relates to toxic substances and associated guidance in Approved Document D (attached) makes clear...