What Can A Fire Protection Engineer Do To Help During a Fire Loss Investigation?
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August 1, 2012
Fire protection engineers are a vital asset in fire loss investigations. With a broad range of expertise related to fire dynamics, building construction, codes and standards, and fire protection systems, few are better suited…
Questions Attorneys Should Ask During A Fire Loss Investigation
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May 30, 2012
In cases of fire loss investigation, many questions will come up. For example: What started the fire? Did the fire spread? What materials played a role? Did the fire protection systems work right? Was the building…
Fire Protection Engineers For Lawyers
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May 2, 2012
The difference between winning and losing a fire loss case might hinge upon the scientific principles applied during the investigation. The more complex the issues, the more difficult it can be to demonstrate that scientific…
Analysis of a Fatal Fire
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January 25, 2011
A fatal fire occurred in a single-family residence. Investigators working for the insurance company performed an analysis subsequent to the fire for the purpose of determining the fire’s cause and the key factors contributing…
The Role of the Fire Protection Engineer in Fire Loss Investigation
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March 2, 2006
By: Phil Friday Introduction More and more, fire protection engineers are called on to act as the primary investigator of fire losses. Fire protection engineers have historically been regarded as special experts, called upon to…