Fire

  • Structures
  • Vehicles
  • Equipment
  • The scope of work was to conduct a site investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
  • A site inspection and inspection of material/equipment removed from the site.
  • Discussions with the Authorities and inspectors.
  • Interviews with the owner and witnesses.
  • Review of statements by owner.
  • File review/Analysis/Project Review/Investigation and Research Review.
  • Drafting.


Glassport Industrial Park Fire, Glassport, PA
A fire occurring on January 31,1997 destroyed a portion of a multi-tenant facility and caused extensive damage. One of the tenants of this facility stored hazardous chemicals used in their process. The services provided included:

  • Site evaluation
  • Review of depositions and documentation
  • Provide code review using BOCA National Building Code, 1987, 1993 and 1996 editions
  • Provide code review using BOCA Fire Prevention Code, 1987 and 1993 editions
  • Review of NFPA 30, "Standard for Flammable and Combustible Liquids", 1996 and 2000 editions
  • Origin and cause determination
  • Report of origin and cause and code review
  • Provide expert testimony