NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2024 Edition

Investigate fire origin and cause with increased confidence and accuracy with the latest criteria provided by NFPA 921. Investigation plays a critical role in determining and documenting the facts of a fire or explosion. NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, is the foremost resource for individuals with responsibilities investigating and analyzing such incidents. The guide provides insight into the scientific investigation methods used to formulate fact-based opinions on incident origin, cause, responsibility, prevention, and the damage and injuries which arise in such cases. NFPA 921 is recommended by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), a collaborative body of more than 600 forensic science practitioners and experts, as the forensic science consensus guide for fire investigations. Reference NFPA 921 for guidance in: Using the scientific method in origin and cause investigations. Documenting an investigation so that all relevant facts are gathered for future use in court. Handling fire-related evidence so that it's admissible in court. Understanding many of the terms related to explosion and fire investigations.