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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Nikolaj<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Based on our experience in forensic anthropology with cremated human remains and burned archaeological bone, I think that it is very safe to say that bone, even when it contains fats and oils, does not readily
combust. It is much more likely that fills or replacement parts made with many modern materials are apt to pose a greater fire risk than the whalebone itself, even when fats/oils are present. Our Smithsonian fire protection engineers have been far more concerned
about modeling materials used in casts and/or to fabricate exhibit components than with any of the skeletons of all kinds that are on display in our exhibits. It is not the skeletons that are a concern, unless of course, they are blocking access to fire detection
or suppression equipment, in which case they require repositioning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>Nikolaj Scharff<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 01, 2019 6:39 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> nhcoll-l@mailman.yale.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Nhcoll-l] Fire risks and whale skeletons<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Natural History Museum of Denmark is planning a new exhibit with whale skeletons.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The plan is to mount them in a new hall build for the purpose, but there are a number of issues with climate and light. Another new issue is fire-risks associated with the skeletons. The fire authority of Copenhagen who will inspect and
approve the building ask whether whale skeletons can burn and whether they should be considered a fire risk at the same level as other installations in the room – like cabinets and furniture. I am sure that skeletons can burn and remaining oil in the skeleton
will probably add to the burning factor, but does anybody know any webpage or literature where I can find more information about this?
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks and best wishes<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nikolaj<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">----------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">Nikolaj Scharff<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">Head of Collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">Natural History Museum of Denmark<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">Zoological Museum, University of Copenhagen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">Universitetsparken 15, DK-2100 Copenhagen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">DENMARK<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">E-mail: </span><span lang="DA" style="mso-fareast-language:DA"><a href="mailto:nscharff@snm.ku.dk"><span lang="EN-US">nscharff@snm.ku.dk</span></a></span><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA">Webpage: </span><span lang="DA" style="mso-fareast-language:DA"><a href="http://snm.ku.dk/people/nscharff"><span lang="EN-US">http://snm.ku.dk/people/nscharff</span></a></span><span style="mso-fareast-language:DA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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