1 Scope
This document is applicable to the sampling and analysis of effluents produced during
fires that have the potential to cause harm through environmental contamination. It
provides additional requirements to those International Standards already published
by ISO TC 92/SC 3 for the sampling and analysis of fire effluents from experimental
fires and standard tests, specifically as best practice from previously published
methodologies. This document does not include pollutant screening of exposed humans
or animals.
The principle aims for the sampling and analysis of effluents from fires that can
result in environmental contamination is therefore to provide information on:
— the nature and concentrations of airborne effluents over time and distance;
— the nature and concentrations of solid and liquid ground contaminants and “run-off”
compounds from firefighting operations over time and distance.
This document is principally of interest for the following parties:
— environmental regulatory authorities;
— public health authorities;
— fire investigators;
— property owners.<...