1986 was six years before NFPA 921 was published. Now the appeals courts have a new "standard of care" by which to judge the methodology of fire investigation.
To use your frequently system of argument - Do you know of any appeals court decision since 1992 which has not held to be the standard of care?
Pat Kennedy, CFEI, CFPS, MIFireE
Fire and Explosion Analyst
Sarasota, Florida
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