Certified Fire Protection Specialist Case Study: Investigating a Restaurant Fire

In the restaurant fire claim described in this case study, the adjuster needed to know two things: the fire’s most plausible cause and whether the area around the kitchen’s grill was compliant with building codes. To get answers, they needed the specialized expertise of a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), in addition to an onsite investigation.
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- Conducted a thorough investigation at the loss location
- Identified the fire’s most plausible origin and cause
- Provided a cost-effective virtual inspection and report of the grill area and applicable building codes via NFE’s CFPS Program to determine if the restaurant was adhering to requirements
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