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Past tense in O&C reports
Posted by: p18bucks (IP Logged)
Date: April 12, 2016 09:25PM
Hello,
Is it generally accepted to use the past tense when writing an origin and cause report?
Examples:
The area of origin was the northwest quadrant of the living room. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The building was constructed in 1960. Wall surfaces were clean burned. Flooring in the area of origin was wood laminate.
If the above is correct, then what section(s) of a report would be written in the present tense?
Thank you,
Pat
Is it generally accepted to use the past tense when writing an origin and cause report?
Examples:
The area of origin was the northwest quadrant of the living room. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The building was constructed in 1960. Wall surfaces were clean burned. Flooring in the area of origin was wood laminate.
If the above is correct, then what section(s) of a report would be written in the present tense?
Thank you,
Pat
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