John A. Kennedy & Associates

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UNDERSTANDING NFPA 921

There’s never been a more controversial document in fire investigation. Read all about the common myths and misunderstandings of NFPA 921 from a company that’s been there from the beginning.  THE MYTHS AND MYSTERIES OF NFPA 921 Patrick M. Kennedy, B.Sc. (Hons.), CFEI, CFPS, MIFireE, ASSE October, 2012 NFPA 921, Fire Codes, Fire Investigation, Fire Litigation, […]

Flashpoint and Fire Analysis

P. Kennedy, 1990 Flash Point, Materials Science, Fire Testing, Fire Litigation Many times the flashpoint of an ignitable liquid fuel is a key consideration in fire case litigation. When fuel flammability characteristics become the main issue at the heart of litigation “materials science” comes into play. Few practitioners in the theoretical sciences posses sufficient practical […]

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