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.
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NFIRS Coding
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.
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