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NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Equipment Power Source’

by | Mar 11, 2023

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.

Topic: NFIRS