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Re: Fire Origin Pattern Persistence
Posted by: John J. Lentini, CFEI (IP Logged)
Date: October 31, 2016 08:26AM
The longest post-flashover time in any of the tests reported was two minutes. We have to start somewhere, but how do we investigate a fire where it burns long enough for the drywall to fall off the studs?
Assuming we get the room or origin correct (See Carman's work on the Z-factor), every potential ignition source in the room needs to be examined. None can be eliminated because "it's outside the area of origin."
John Lentini, CFI, D-ABC
Fire Investigation Consultant
Florida Keys
[www.firescientist.com]
Assuming we get the room or origin correct (See Carman's work on the Z-factor), every potential ignition source in the room needs to be examined. None can be eliminated because "it's outside the area of origin."
John Lentini, CFI, D-ABC
Fire Investigation Consultant
Florida Keys
[www.firescientist.com]
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