Forensic Engineering & Fire Investigation Resources
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Bona Fide Forensics provides technical resources for insurance carriers, attorneys, subrogation professionals, property owners, manufacturers, and others involved in property-loss and failure investigations.
Access professional qualifications, appliance identification resources, and articles addressing fire investigation, water losses, mechanical failures, appliance testing, equipment investigation, evidence preservation, and related forensic engineering topics.
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Forensic Engineering & Fire Investigation Resources
Reference materials and professional information commonly requested during forensic engineering, fire investigation, and property-loss assignments.
Evidence Preservation & Handling
Proper evidence preservation can be important when a loss may involve product failure, subrogation, litigation, or destructive testing. Review general considerations for preserving appliances, components, equipment, and other physical evidence before examination.
Forensic Engineering & Investigation Articles
Our technical articles address common issues encountered during property-loss investigations, including fire origin and cause, plumbing and appliance failures, mechanical equipment, evidence documentation, and forensic testing.
The articles are intended to provide practical background information for insurance professionals, attorneys, property owners, manufacturers, and others involved in evaluating losses and technical disputes.
What Information Helps at the Start of a Fire Investigation?
The information available before a site inspection can significantly affect investigation planning. This article discusses useful materials such as photographs, witness information, fire department documentation, equipment information, loss timelines, and information concerning changes made to the scene.
Common Water Loss Failure Mechanisms in Residential Claims
Residential water losses can originate from supply lines, valves, fittings, appliances, plumbing components, and mechanical systems. This article examines several common failure mechanisms and explains why documenting the failed component and surrounding conditions can be important.
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When Should an Appliance Be Preserved for Further Examination?
Appliances involved in fires, water losses, or other property damage may contain important evidence regarding the cause of a loss. This article discusses considerations for determining when an appliance or component should be preserved for additional examination or testing.
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Related Investigation Services
Explore forensic engineering services related to common property-loss investigations.
Additional Articles & Guides
Additional articles, guides and reference material to support your investigations.
How to Photograph Evidence Before It Is Moved
Practical considerations for documenting damaged appliances, plumbing components, equipment, and other physical evidence before it is relocated or altered.asdfasdfassss
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What to Send With a Mechanical Failure Assignment
See which photos, maintenance records, equipment details, service history, and failed parts are most useful for an initial mechanical failure review.
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Understanding Appliance Model and Serial Number Labels
Learn where appliance model and serial labels are found and how they can help identify the manufacturer, model, serial number, and approximate date.
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Coordinating Forensic Investigations at Remote Locations
Learn what information helps streamline travel, site access, scheduling, and inspection planning for forensic assignments at remote loss locations.
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Bona Fide Forensics provides independent fire investigation and forensic engineering services for losses, failures, and technical disputes.
Based in Sacramento, we accept assignments throughout California and neighboring states. Contact us to discuss your loss and investigative needs.