effi wrote:
"George E. Cawthon" wrote in message
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Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

"effi" wrote in message


the issue is the safety of exposed styrofoam in a residence, which may be
addressed by building codes

i don't recall seeing any exposed styrofoam (or any kind of foam for that
matter) in new residential building lately...


When use as insulation for walls, etc, it should be covered with
sheetrock to comply with codes. A couple of pieces for a bird feeder
would not come under any codes. It is not a highly flammable material.
It does not spontaneously combust. In the situation posed by the OP, it
is no more dangerous that the drapes or curtains hanging on the window or
many of the other materials normally found in a house. I doubt you keep
the newspaper in a fireproof container.

Want to see how foam is used in a house/ www.polysteel.com or
www.integraspec.com

A little sarcasm? And justly deserved!



you might wanna have a look at 5. on this page
http://www.pionusparrot.com/ToySafety.htm



Try staying on topic. The sarcasm was justified because you
were indicating that Styrofoam was dangerous if exposed in a
house. Your comment had nothing to do with birds.

As for the danger of Styrofoam to birds, the op indicated
the Styrofoam would be to either side of the bird feeder, so
unless the birds are pecking on the house, if wouldn't
affect them. The site you gave was about bird toys; a block
of Styrofoam that is part of building is not a toy to a wild
bird and would likely be of no interest.