Fire Origin and Causation: Affiliated Engineering - Expert Witness, Engineering Consulting, mechanical and electrical equipment fire, appliance fires, electrical operating control fire experts

The scope of activities offered includes fire cause and origin analysis through site examination, chemical analysis of samples and equipment/appliance testing. Professional expertise is available to conduct appropriate testing and evaluation as well as to communicate results and professional opinions.

The scope of professional evaluations covers fires involving structures and equipment/appliances which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Mechanical Equipment
Electrical Equipment
Appliances (electric, gas, oil) including:
Boilers, furnaces, ovens, ranges, hot water heaters, refrigerators, kerosene heaters, radios, television receivers, etc.
Electrical and mechanical operating controls
Fire protection systems (suppression and detection)
Automotive
Chemical and hazardous material

Capacity for field testing and site evaluation is available for application in residential, commercial and industrial environments. Laboratory facilities and expertise to evaluate the present condition and hydrocarbon content of secured evidence are provided through appropriate use of one or a combination of the following means:

Gas chromatography (flame ionization detector)
Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry
Infrared spectroscopy
Flashpoint testing
Gas leakage testing
Electrical continuity testing
Functional testing of equipment/ appliance through simulation