NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Relative Humidity’
Definition : Relative humidity is the ratio expressed as a percent of the amount of water vapor to the greatest amount possible at the same temperature. Air temperature is measured in degrees Fahrenheit at the location of the fire origin when the fire started.
Definition : Temperature and humidity information is used to access the potential for ignition in various weather conditions and to understand problems associated with suppressing fires in different ambient temperatures and humidity levels.
Enter : Enter the percent humidity at the time the incident started.
Element Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Optional |
| Maximum Length | 3 |
| Element Type | Numeric – Integer numbers (no decimal points). If the user has not provided information, an empty field should be transmitted. All integer values are assumed to be positive. Any fields which allow a negative integer value have been denoted with ‘+ or –’ in the comment field. Negative numbers should be transmitted with the minus sign preceding the digits. – Maximum length 3 characters |
Transactions containing ‘Relative Humidity’
The value of this element is captured by the following transaction :
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Last Updated on May 6, 2023