NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Factors Contributing To Ignition’
Definition: The contributing factors that allowed the heat source and combustible material to combine to ignite the fire.
Purpose: Combined with Cause of Ignition and Human Factors Contribution to Ignition, this information explains how and why the fire started. It can also indicate whether a fire is potentially preventable through public education, code enforcement, or other strategies.
Entry: Enter the two-digit codes and descriptions for up to two contributing factors.The primary factor should be entered first. If there were no factors contributing to ignition, check or mark the None box.
Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Factors Contributing To Ignition’ element, including any “other” values in case none of the preselected choices match:
Common Examples of Factors Contributing To Ignition
More commonly used values for Factors Contributing To Ignition…
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.