NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Fire Suppression Factors’

Element Specification

FIRE SUPPRESSION FACTORS CODES

Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Fire Suppression Factors’ element

Building Construction or Design Factors

• 100 – Building Construction or Design Factors- Other
• 112 – Roof Collapse
• 113 – Roof Assembly Combustible
• 115 – Solar Panels
• 121 – Ceiling Collapse
• 125 – Holes or Openings In Walls or Ceilings
• 131 – Wall Collapse
• 132 – Difficult To Ventilate
• 134 – Combustible Interior Finish
• 137 – Balloon Construction
• 138 – Internal Arrangement Of Partitions
• 139 – Internal Arrangement Of Stock or Contents
• 141 – Floor Collapse
• 151 – Lack Of Fire Barrier Walls or Doors
• 153 – Transoms
• 161 – Attic Undivided
• 166 – Insulation Combustible
• 173 – Stairwell Not Enclosed
• 174 – Elevator Shaft
• 175 – Dumbwaiter
• 176 – Ducts: Vertical
• 177 – Chute: Rubbish, Garbage, Laundry
• 181 – Supports Unprotected
• 182 – Composite Plywood I Beam Construction
• 183 – Composite Roof/floor Sheathing Construction
• 185 – Wood Truss Construction
• 186 – Metal Truss Construction
• 187 – Fixed Burglar Protection Assemblies (bars, Grills)
• 188 – Quick Release Failure Of Bars On Windows or Doors
• 192 – Previously Damaged By Fire

Act or Omission:

• 200 – Act or Omission- Other
• 213 – Doors Left Open or Outside Door Unsecured
• 214 – Fire Doors Blocked or Did Not Close Properly
• 218 – Violation Of Fire, Building or Life Safety Code
• 222 – Illegal And Clandestine Drug Operation. Intoxication, Drugs or Alcohol
• 253 – Riot or Civil Disturbance, Including Hostile Acts
• 254 – Persons Interfered With Operations
• 283 – Accelerant Used

On-site Materials:

• 300 – On-site Materials- Other
• 311 – Aisles Blocked or Improper Width
• 312 – Significant/unusual Fuel Load Structure Components
• 313 – Significant/unusual Fuel Load From Contents
• 314 – Significant/unusual Fuel Load Outside From Natural
• 315 – Significant Fuel Load From Man-made Condition
• 316 – Storage, Improper
• 321 – Radiological Hazard Onsite
• 322 – Biological Hazard Onsite
• 323 – Cryogenic Hazard Onsite
• 324 – Hazardous Chemical, Corrosive Material, or Oxidize
• 325 – Flammable/combustible Liquid Hazard
• 327 – Explosives Hazard Present
• 331 – Decorations, Included Are Crepe Paper, Garland
• 341 – Natural or Other Lighter-than-air Gas Present
• 342 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Present
• 361 – Combustible Storage > 12 Feet
• 362 – High Rack Storage

Delays Group

• 400 – Delays – Other
• 411 – Delayed Detection Of Fire
• 412 – Delayed Reporting Of Fire
• 413 – Alarm System Malfunction
• 414 – Alarm System Shut Off For Valid Reason
• 415 – Alarm System Inappropriately Shut Off
• 421 – Unable To Contact Fire Department
• 424 – Information Incomplete or Incorrect
• 425 – Communications Problem
• 431 – Blocked or Obstructed Roadway
• 434 – Poor or No Access For Fire Department Apparatus
• 435 – Traffic Delay
• 436 – Trouble Finding Location
• 437 – Size, Height, or Other Building Characteristic
• 438 – Power Lines Down/arcing
• 443 – Poor Access For Firefighters
• 444 – Secured Area
• 445 – Guard Dogs
• 446 – Aggressive Animals, Excluding Guard Dogs
• 447 – Suppression Delayed Due To Evaluation Of Hazmat
• 448 – Locked or Jammed Doors
• 451 – Apparatus Failure Before Arrival At Incident
• 452 – Hydrants Inoperative
• 461 – Airspace Restriction
• 462 – Military Activity
• 481 – Closest Apparatus Unavailable

Protective Equipment:

• 500 – Protective Equipment Factor- Other
• 510 – Automatic Fire Suppression System Problem
• 520 – Automatic Sprinkler, Standpipe Connection
• 531 – Water Supply Inadequate: Private
• 532 – Water Supply Inadequate: Public
• 543 – Electrical Power Outage
• 561 – Failure Of Rated Fire Protection Assembly
• 562 – Protective Equipment Negated

Egress/Exit:

• 600 – Egress/Exit Problem – Other
• 611 – Occupancy Load Above Legal Limit
• 612 – Evacuation Activity Impeded Fd Access
• 613 – Window Type Impeded Egress
• 614 – Windowless Wall
• 621 – Young Occupants
• 622 – Elderly Occupants
• 623 – Physically Disabled Occupants
• 624 – Mentally Disabled Occupants
• 625 – Physically Restrained/confined Occupants. 626 Medically Disabled Occupants
• 641 – Special Event
• 642 – Public Gathering

Natural Conditions:

• 700 – Natural Conditions- Other
• 711 – Drought or Low Fuel Moisture
• 712 – Humidity, Low
• 713 – Humidity, High
• 714 – Temperature, Low
• 715 – Temperature, High
• 721 – Fog
• 722 – Flooding
• 723 – Ice
• 724 – Rain
• 725 – Snow
• 732 – Wind, Including Hurricanes or Tornadoes
• 741 – Earthquake
• 760 – Unusual Vegetation Fuel Loading
• 771 – Threatened or Endangered Species
• 772 – Timber Sale Activity
• 773 – Fire Restriction
• 774 – Historic Disturbance
• 775 – Urban-wildland Interface Area
• 000 – Fire Suppression Factor – Other
• NNN – None
• UUU – Undetermined (Conversion Only)

Relational Edit Rules for ‘Fire Suppression Factors’

NFIRS defines relational edit rules to ensure data consistency and accuracy in its database. These are the rules for ‘Fire Suppression Factors’.

Transactions containing ‘Fire Suppression Factors’

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

• Fire

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