NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Equipment Power Source’

Définition : The type of power used by the equipment involved in ignition of the fire. This does not include what actually produces the power.

Purpose : Combined with other factors in the ignition sequence, this element helps identify fire causes for analysis. Power source data are useful for determining compliance with standards, analyzing the effectiveness of codes and regulations, and targeting prevention programs.

Entry : Enter the two-digit code and description that best describes the power source of the equipment involved in ignition.

Element Specification

Specification	Value
Requirement	Optional
Expected Length	2
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.

EQUIPMENT POWER SOURCE CODES

Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Equipment Power Source’ element

Electrical Group

11 – Electrical Line Voltage (>= 50 Volts)
12 – Batteries And Low Voltage (< 50 Volts)
10 – Electrical – Other

Gas Fuels Group

21 – Natural Gas or Other Lighter-than-air Gas
22 – LP Gas or Other Heavier-than-air Gas
20 – Gas Fuels – Other

Liquid Fuels Group

31 – Gasoline
32 – Alcohol
33 – Kerosene, Diesel Fuel, No.1 And 2 Fuel Oil
34 – No.4, 5 & 6 Fuel Oils
30 – Liquid Fuel – Other

Solid Fuels Group

41 – Wood, Paper
42 – Coal, Charcoal
43 – Chemicals
40 – Solid Fuel – Other

Other Power Sources Group

51 – Compressed Air
52 – Steam
53 – Water
54 – Wind
55 – Solar
56 – Geothermal
57 – Nuclear
58 – Fluid/hydraulic Power Source
00 – Power Source – Other
UU – Undetermined

Relational Edit Rules for ‘Equipment Power Source’

NFIRS defines relational edit rules to ensure data consistency and accuracy in its database. These are the rules for ‘Equipment Power Source’.

Rule	Group	Overview
Relational Edit Rule 60		relational edit rule 60.

Transactions containing ‘Equipment Power Source’

The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :

Fire – Equipment Involved

Need more NFIRS help?

Here are some other useful ressources to learn more about NFIRS.

NFIRS Codes Cheat Sheet – NFIRS Coding – NFIRS Examples – FDIDs – POCs – NFIRS Transactions – NFIRS Modules – NFIRS Elements – NFIRS Rules – NFIRS Reference – NFIRS Compliant ?

You can also read this NFIRS 5.0 Complete Reference Guide, and NFIRS 5.0 Design Documentation in order to have a deeper understanding of NFIRS 5.0. Here are also NFIRS 5.0 Forms ready for you to download and use.

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