Is it safe to breathe elevator shaft fumes?

Answer by  malone (4817)

Elevator shafts do not themselves produce fumes. It is merely a column of space where the elevator and its cables reside. The elevator should not be producing "smoke." If this is the case, notify the authorities. Otherwise, assume the kitchen or the laundry are the source the "fumes."

Answer by  amtcura66 (1340)

Any kind of fumes is not okay to breathe. That is why they are called "fumes". Inhaling it all day could have some really bad repercussions but just breathing it once should be okay but just don't huff it or look suspicious while doing so. You should probably keep your friends out of this too.

Answer by  NGoodson (3395)

Not really. If it only happened once or twice I wouldn't worry too much about it but you'll want to avoid long term exposure.

Answer by  wilmyguy28 (3)

it was the vent like where the air comes out of i was in the hallway it kind of smelled like car exhaust.