Item Contributing To Spread - NFIRS
Coding the 'Item Contributing To Spread' NFIRS 5.0 element
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NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Item Contributing To Spread’
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Relational Edit Rules for ‘Item Contributing To Spread’
NFIRS 5.0 relational edit validation rules are provided to ensure NFIRS data is consistent and correct for the fire/reporting concepts that are being modeled. Relational edits determine relationships between multiple fields / elements. These are the rules for ‘Item Contributing To Spread’.
| Rule | Group | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Relational Edit Rule 67 | relational edit rule 67. | |
| Relational Edit Rule 72 | relational edit rule 72. |
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Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Item Contributing To Spread’ element, including any “other” values in case none of the preselected choices match:
Common Examples of Item Contributing To Spread
More commonly used values for Item Contributing To Spread…
| Item Contributing To Spread | Code |
|---|---|
| Oily Rags | 97 |
| Christmas Tree | 41 |
Groups within ‘Item Contributing To Spread’
- Structural Component, Finish Group
- Furniture, Utensils, Including Built-in Furniture Group
- Soft Goods, Wearing Apparel Group
- Adornment, Recreational Material, Signs Group
- Storage Supplies Group
- Liquids, Piping, Filters Group
- Organic Materials Group
- General Materials Group
- General Materials Continued Group
All values for Item Contributing To Spread
Structural Component, Finish Group
- 10 - Structural Component or Finish - Other
- 11 - Exterior Roof Covering, Surface, Finish
- 12 - Exterior Sidewall Covering, Surface, Finish
- 13 - Exterior Trim, Including Doors
- 14 - Floor Covering or Rug/Carpet/Mat, Surface
- 15 - Interior Wall Covering Excluding Drapes, Etc.
- 16 - Interior Ceiling Covering or Finish
- 17 - Structural Member or Framing
- 18 - Thermal, Acoustical Insulation Within Wall, Partition or Floor/ceiling Space
Furniture, Utensils, Including Built-in Furniture Group
- 20 - Furniture, Utensils - Other
- 21 - Upholstered Sofa, Chair, Vehicle Seats
- 22 - Non-upholstered Chair, Bench
- 23 - Cabinetry (including Built-in)
- 24 - Ironing Board
- 25 - Appliance Housing or Casing
- 26 - Household Utensils
Soft Goods, Wearing Apparel Group
- 30 - Soft Goods, Wearing Apparel - Other
- 31 - Mattress, Pillow
- 32 - Bedding; Blanket, Sheet, Comforter
- 33 - Linen; Other Than Bedding
- 34 - Wearing Apparel Not On A Person
- 35 - Wearing Apparel On A Person
- 36 - Curtain, Blind, Drapery, Tapestry
- 37 - Goods Not Made Up, Including Fabrics And Yard Goods
- 38 - Luggage
Adornment, Recreational Material, Signs Group
- 40 - Adornment, Recreational Material, Signs - Other
- 41 - Christmas Tree
- 42 - Decoration
- 43 - Sign, Including Outdoor Signs Such As Billboards
- 44 - Chips, Including Wood Chips
- 45 - Toy, Game
- 46 - Awning, Canopy
- 47 - Tarpaulin, Tent
Storage Supplies Group
- 50 - Storage Supplies - Other
- 51 - Box, Carton, Bag, Basket, Barrel
- 52 - Material Being Used To Make A Product
- 53 - Pallet, Skid (empty)
- 54 - Cord, Rope, Twine, Yarn
- 55 - Packing, Wrapping Material
- 56 - Baled Goods or Material
- 57 - Bulk Storage
- 58 - Palletized Material, Material Stored On Pallets.
- 59 - Rolled, Wound Material (paper And Fabrics)
Liquids, Piping, Filters Group
- 60 - Liquids, Piping, Filters - Other
- 61 - Atomized Liquid, Vaporized Liquid, Aerosol.
- 62 - Flammable Liquid/Gas - In/from Engine or Burner
- 63 - Flammable Liquid/Gas - In/from Final Container
- 64 - Flammable Liquid/Gas In Container or Pipe
- 65 - Flammable Liquid/Gas - Uncontained
- 66 - Pipe, Duct, Conduit, Hose
- 67 - Pipe, Duct, Conduit, Hose Covering
- 68 - Filter, Including Evaporative Cooler Pads
Organic Materials Group
- 70 - Organic Materials - Other
- 71 - Agricultural Crop, Including Fruits And Vegetables
- 72 - Light Vegetation - Not Crop, Including Grass
- 73 - Heavy Vegetation - Not Crop, Including Trees
- 74 - Animal, Living or Dead
- 75 - Human, Living or Dead
- 76 - Cooking Materials, Including Edible Materials
- 77 - Feathers or Fur, Not On Bird or Animal
General Materials Group
- 80 - General Materials- Other (Conversion Only)
- 81 - Electrical Wire, Cable Insulation
- 82 - Transformer, Including Transformer Fluids
- 83 - Conveyor Belt, Drive Belt, V-belt
- 84 - Tire
- 85 - Railroad Ties
- 86 - Fence, Pole
- 87 - Fertilizer
- 88 - Pyrotechnics, Explosives
General Materials Continued Group
- 90 - General Materials Continued (Conversion Only)
- 91 - Book
- 92 - Magazine, Newspaper, Writing Paper
- 93 - Adhesive
- 94 - Dust, Fiber, Lint, Including Sawdust And Excelsior
- 95 - Film, Residue, Including Paint And Resin
- 96 - Rubbish, Trash, Waste
- 97 - Oily Rags
- 99 - Multiple Items First Ignited
- 00 - Item First Ignited - Other
- UU - Undetermined
Transactions containing ‘Item Contributing To Spread’
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 |
| Maximum 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. - Maximum length 3 characters |
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