From: ACES1CANDI@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:01:32 EST
Subject: mylar and fire marshals
To: balloondeco@fooledya.com

Has anyone else run into this situation in their area????

I was informed by one of our venues that they do not allow mylar balloons.  
Thinking perhaps it was due to people releasing them in the attrium area 
which is difficult to retrieve them from, I persued the discussion hoping to 
difuse the negative reaction.

It seems that mylar balloons are not allow by the FIRE MARSHALL in any of our 
county owned or operated facilities. (this is a new one on me).  According to 
the fire marshall:  a latex balloon when exposed to firet immediately pops 
and is no longer a fire hazard or threat to fire fighters... BUT a mylar 
balloon continues to burn.  So after the gas releases, there would be all 
these little firey 'blobs' falling from the ceiling (or where ever).

I tested the mylar, and yes it does burn (and releases some nasty fumes), but 
I wouldn't refer to the blaze as a 'firey blob' just melting 'stuff'.

just wanted to give you all a heads up on what might be the next 'gotcha' 
we'll have to face. 

Candice Grigsby 
American Convention Entertainmnet Services
Tarpon Springs FL