HazMat Factors Contributing to Release - NFIRS
Coding the 'HazMat Factors Contributing to Release' NFIRS 5.0 element
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NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘HazMat Factors Contributing to Release’
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Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘HazMat Factors Contributing to Release’ element, including any “other” values in case none of the preselected choices match:
Common Examples of HazMat Factors Contributing to Release
More commonly used values for HazMat Factors Contributing to Release…
| HazMat Factors Contributing to Release | Code |
|---|---|
| Failure To Maintain Proper Temperature | 32 |
| Inadequate Control Of Hazardous Materials | 34 |
| Mechanical Failure, Malfunction, Other | 50 |
| Factors Contributing To Release, Other | 00 |
Groups within ‘HazMat Factors Contributing to Release’
- Failure To Control Hazardous Material Group
- Misuse Of Hazardous Materials Group
- Mechanical Failure, Malfunction Group
- Design, Construction, Installation Deficiency Group
- Operational Deficiency Group
- Natural Condition Group
- Special Release Factors Group
All values for HazMat Factors Contributing to Release
Failure To Control Hazardous Material Group
- 31 - Abandoned Or Discarded Hazardous Material
- 32 - Failure To Maintain Proper Temperature
- 33 - Fell Asleep And Lost Control Of Operations
- 34 - Inadequate Control Of Hazardous Materials
- 37 - Person Possibly Impaired By Drugs Or Alcohol
- 38 - Person Otherwise Impaired Or Unconscious
- 30 - Failure To Control Hazardous Materials, Other
Misuse Of Hazardous Materials Group
- 42 - Improper Mixing Technique
- 43 - Hazardous Materials Used Improperly
- 45 - Improper Container
- 46 - Improper Movement Of Hazardous Materials Container
- 47 - Improper Storage Procedures
- 48 - Children Playing With Hazardous Materials
- 49 - Criminal Activity
- 40 - Misuse Of Hazardous Materials, Other
Mechanical Failure, Malfunction Group
- 51 - Automatic Control Failure
- 52 - Manual Control Failure
- 53 - Short Circuit, Ground Fault
- 54 - Other Part Failure, Leak, Or Break
- 55 - Other Electrical Failure
- 56 - Lack Of Maintenance, Worn Out
- 50 - Mechanical Failure, Malfunction, Other
Design, Construction, Installation Deficiency Group
- 61 - Design Deficiency
- 62 - Construction Deficiency
- 64 - Installation Deficiency
- 60 - Design/construction/installation Deficiency, Other
Operational Deficiency Group
- 71 - Collision, Overturn, Knockdown
- 72 - Accidentally Turned On, Not Turned Off
- 73 - Equipment Unattended
- 74 - Equipment Overload
- 75 - Failure To Clean Equipment
- 76 - Improper Startup, Shutdown Procedures
- 77 - Equipment Used For Purpose Not Intended
- 78 - Equipment Not Being Operated Properly
- 70 - Operational Deficiency, Other
Natural Condition Group
- 81 - High Wind
- 82 - Earthquake
- 83 - High Water, Flood
- 84 - Lightning
- 85 - Low Humidity
- 86 - High Humidity
- 87 - Low Temperature
- 88 - High Temperature
- 80 - Natural Condition, Other
Special Release Factors Group
- 91 - Animal
- 92 - Secondary Release Following Previous Release
- 93 - Reaction With Other Chemical
- 97 - Failure To Use Ordinary Care
- 00 - Factors Contributing To Release, Other
- UU - Undetermined
Transactions containing ‘HazMat Factors Contributing to Release’
A few NFIRS elements are reused accross a number of transactions, but typically the value is captured by one transaction only.
Element Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Optional |
| Multiple Choice | 0 - 3 |
| Element Type | Coded Field - The coded field relating to an entry in the code table. Most coded fields allow for Plus+ One codes. For these fields the expected length of the coded entry is depicted as (National length OR Plus+ One length). Only fields with this notation in the expected length column allow for Plus+ One definitions. If the user has not provided information, an empty field should be transmitted. |
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