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NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Equipment Involved’
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Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Equipment Involved’ element, including any “other” values in case none of the preselected choices match:
Common Examples of Equipment Involved
More commonly used values for Equipment Involved…
Equipment Involved
Code
Fireplace, Insert/stove
123
Water Heater
151
Chain Saw
522
Groups within ‘Equipment Involved’
All values for Equipment Involved
Heating, Ventilation, Air ConditioningGroup
100 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning, Other
111 - Air Conditioner
112 - Heat Pump
113 - Fan
114 - Humidifier, Non-heat Producing
115 - Ionizer
116 - Dehumidifier, Portable
117 - Evaporative Cooler, Cooling Tower
120 - Fireplace, Chimney, Other
121 - Fireplace, Masonry
122 - Fireplace, Factory-built
123 - Fireplace, Insert/stove
124 - Stove, Heating
125 - Chimney Connector, Vent Connector
126 - Chimney: Brick, Stone, Masonry
127 - Chimney: Metal, Including Stovepipe, Flue
131 - Furnace, Local Heating Unit, Built-in
132 - Furnace, Central Heating Unit
133 - Boiler (power, Process, Heating)
141 - Heater, Excluding Catalytic And Oil-filled Heaters
142 - Heater, Catalytic
143 - Heater, Oil Filled
144 - Heat Lamp
145 - Heat Tape
151 - Water Heater
152 - Steam Line, Heat Pipe, Hot Air Duct
Electrical Distribution, Lighting & Power TransferGroup
200 - Electrical Distribution, Power Transfer, Other
210 - Electrical Wiring, Other
211 - Electrical Power (utility) Line
212 - Electrical Service Supply Wires From Utility
213 - Electric Meter, Meter Box
214 - Electrical Wiring From Meter Box To Circuit Breaker
215 - Panel Board, Switchboard, Circuit Breaker Board
216 - Electrical Branch Circuit
217 - Outlet, Receptacle
218 - Wall-type Switch
219 - Ground-fault Interrupter (gfi), Portable, Plug-in
221 - Transformer, Distribution-type
222 - Overcurrent, Disconnect Equipment
223 - Transformer, Low Voltage
224 - Generator
225 - Inverter
226 - Uninterrupted Power Supply (ups)
227 - Surge Protector
228 - Battery Charger, Rectifier
229 - Battery
230 - Lamp, Lighting, Other
231 - Lamp: Tabletop, Floor, Desk
232 - Lantern, Flashlight
233 - Incandescent Lighting Fixture
234 - Fluorescent Lighting Fixture, Ballast
235 - Halogen Lighting Fixture Or Lamp
236 - Sodium, Mercury Vapor Lighting Fixtures Or Lamps;
237 - Portable Or Movable Work Light, Trouble Light
238 - Light Bulb
241 - Night Light
242 - Decorative Lights, Line Voltage
243 - Decorative Or Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage
244 - Sign
251 - Fence, Electric
252 - Traffic Control Device
253 - Lightning Rod, Arrester/grounding Device
260 - Cord, Plug, Other
261 - Power Cord, Plug; Detachable From Appliance
262 - Power Cord, Plug; Permanently Attached
263 - Extension Cord
300 - Shop Tools And Industrial Equipment, Other
310 - Power Tools, Other
311 - Power Saw
312 - Power Lathe
313 - Power Shaper, Router, Jointer, Planer
314 - Power Cutting Tool
315 - Power Drill, Screwdriver
316 - Power Sander, Grinder, Buffer, Polisher
317 - Power Hammer, Including Jackhammers
318 - Power Nail Gun, Stud Driver, Stapler
320 - Painting Tools, Other
321 - Paint Dipper
322 - Paint Flow Coating Machine
323 - Paint Mixing Machine
324 - Paint Sprayer
325 - Coating Machine, Including Asphalt-saturating
331 - Welding Torch
332 - Cutting Torch
333 - Burners
334 - Soldering Equipment
340 - Hydraulic Equipment, Other
341 - Air Compressor
342 - Gas Compressor
343 - Atomizing Equipment
344 - Pump
345 - Wet/dry Vacuum (shop Vacuum)
346 - Hoist, Lift, Crane
347 - Powered Jacking Equipment
348 - Drilling Machinery Or Equipment
351 - Heat-treating Equipment
352 - Incinerator
353 - Industrial Furnace, Oven, Kiln
354 - Tarpot, Tar Kettle
355 - Casting, Molding, Forging Equipment
356 - Distilling Equipment
357 - Digester, Reactor
358 - Extractor, Waste Recovery Machine
361 - Conveyor
362 - Power Transfer Equipment: Ropes, Cables, Blocks, Belts
363 - Power Takeoff
364 - Powered Valves
365 - Bearing Or Brake
371 - Picking, Carding, Weaving Machine
372 - Testing Equipment
373 - Gas Regulator
374 - Motor, Separate
375 - Internal Combustion Engine (nonvehicular)
376 - Printing Press
377 - Car Washing Equipment
Commercial And Medical EquipmentGroup
400 - Commercial And Medical Equipment, Other
410 - Medical Equipment, Other
411 - Dental, Medical, Or Other Powered Bed Or Chair
412 - Dental Equipment, Other
413 - Dialysis Equipment
414 - Medical Imaging Equipment
415 - Medical Monitoring Equipment
416 - Oxygen Administration Equipment
417 - Radiological Equipment, X-ray, Radiation Therapy
418 - Sterilizer: Medical
419 - Therapeutic Equipment
421 - Transmitter
422 - Telephone Switching Gear, Including Pbx
423 - Tv Monitor Array
424 - Studio-type Tv Camera
425 - Studio-type Sound Recording/modulating Equipment
426 - Radar Equipment
431 - Amusement Ride Equipment
432 - Ski Lift
433 - Elevator Or Lift
434 - Escalator
441 - Microfilm, Microfiche Viewing Equipment
442 - Photo Processing Equipment
443 - Vending Machine
444 - Nonvideo Arcade Game
445 - Water Fountain, Water Cooler
446 - Telescope
450 - Laboratory Equipment, Other
451 - Electron Microscope
500 - Gardening Tools And Agricultural Equipment, Other
511 - Combine, Threshing Machine
512 - Hay Processing Equipment
513 - Farm Elevator Or Conveyor
514 - Silo Loader, Unloader, Screw/sweep Auger
515 - Feed Grinder, Mixer, Blender
516 - Milking Machine
517 - Pasteurizer
518 - Cream Separator
521 - Sprayer: Farm Or Garden
522 - Chain Saw
523 - Weed Burner
524 - Lawn Mower
525 - Lawn, Landscape Trimmer, Edger
531 - Lawn Vacuum
532 - Leaf Blower
533 - Mulcher, Grinder, Chipper
534 - Snow Blower, Thrower
535 - Log Splitter
536 - Post Hole Auger
537 - Post Driver, Pile Driver
538 - Tiller, Cultivator
Kitchen And Cooking EquipmentGroup
600 - Kitchen And Cooking Equipment, Other
611 - Blender, Juicer, Food Processor, Mixer
612 - Coffee Grinder
621 - Can Opener
622 - Knife
623 - Knife Sharpener
631 - Coffee Maker Or Teapot
632 - Food Warmer, Hot Plate
633 - Kettle
634 - Popcorn Popper
635 - Pressure Cooker Or Canner
636 - Slow Cooker
637 - Toaster, Toaster Oven, Countertop Broiler
638 - Waffle Iron, Griddle
639 - Wok, Frying Pan, Skillet
641 - Bread-making Machine
642 - Deep Fryer
643 - Grill, Hibachi, Barbecue
644 - Microwave Oven
645 - Oven, Rotisserie
646 - Range, Stove With/without Oven Or Cooking Surface
647 - Steam Table, Warming Drawer/table
651 - Dishwasher
652 - Freezer When Separate From Refrigerator
653 - Garbage Disposer
654 - Grease Hood/duct Exhaust Fan
655 - Ice Maker (separate From Refrigerator)
656 - Refrigerator, Refrigerator/freezer
Electronic And Other Electrical EquipmentGroup
700 - Electronic Equipment, Other
710 - Computer Device, Other
711 - Computer
712 - Computer Storage Device: External
713 - Computer Modem, External
714 - Computer Monitor
715 - Computer Printer
716 - Computer Projection Device, Lcd Panel, Projector
720 - Office Equipment, Other
721 - Adding Machine, Calculator
722 - Telephone Or Answering Machine
723 - Cash Register
724 - Copier
725 - Fax Machine
726 - Paper Shredder
727 - Postage, Shipping Meter Equipment
728 - Typewriter
730 - Musical Instrument, Other
731 - Guitar
732 - Piano, Organ
733 - Musical Synthesizer Or Keyboard
740 - Sound Recording Or Receiving Equipment, Other
741 - Cd Player (audio)
742 - Laser Disk Player
743 - Radio
744 - Radio, Two Way
745 - Record Player, Phonograph, Turntable
747 - Speakers, Audio; Separate Components
748 - Stereo Equipment
749 - Tape Recorder Or Player
750 - Video Equipment, Other
751 - Cable Converter Box
752 - Projector: Film, Slide, Overhead
753 - Television
754 - Vcr Or Vcr-tv Combination
755 - Video Game - Electronic
756 - Camcorder, Video Camera
757 - Photographic Camera And Equipment
Personal And Household EquipmentGroup
800 - Personal And Household Equipment, Other
811 - Clothes Dryer
812 - Trash Compactor
813 - Washer/dryer Combination (within One Frame)
814 - Washing Machine - Clothes
821 - Hot Tub, Whirlpool, Spa
822 - Swimming Pool Equipment
830 - Floor Care Equipment, Other
831 - Broom, Electric
832 - Carpet Cleaning Equipment, Including Rug Shampooer
833 - Floor Buffer, Waxer, Cleaner
834 - Vacuum Cleaner
841 - Comb, Hair Brush
842 - Curling Iron
843 - Electrolysis Equipment
844 - Hair Curler Warmer
845 - Hair Dryer
846 - Makeup Mirror, Lighted
847 - Razor, Shaver
848 - Suntan Equipment, Sunlamp
849 - Toothbrush
850 - Portable Appliance Designed To Produce Heat, Other
851 - Baby Bottle Warmer
852 - Blanket - Electric
853 - Heating Pad
854 - Clothes Steamer
855 - Clothes Iron
861 - Automatic Door Opener - Not Garage
862 - Burglar Alarm
863 - Garage Door Opener
864 - Gas Detector
865 - Intercom
866 - Smoke Or Heat Detector, Fire Alarm
868 - Thermostat
871 - Ashtray
872 - Charcoal Lighter, Utility Lighter
873 - Cigarette Lighter, Pipe Lighter
874 - Fire-extinguishing Equipment
875 - Insect Trap
876 - Timer
877 - Novelty Lighter
881 - Model Vehicles
882 - Toy, Powered
883 - Woodburning Kit
891 - Clock
892 - Gun
893 - Jewelry-cleaning Machine
894 - Scissors
895 - Sewing Machine
896 - Shoe Polisher
897 - Sterilizer, Non-medical
000 - Other Equipment Involved In Ignition
NNN - None
UUU - Undetermined
Transactions containing ‘Equipment Involved’
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
Expected Length
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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