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Area Of Origin

A structure, part of a structure, or general geographic location within a fire scene, in which the 'point of origin' of a fire or explosion is reasonably believed to be located. (See also 3.3.149, Point of Origin.)

Committee

Fire & Explosion Investigation

Date Added to Lexicon

06/12/2023

Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)

NFPA 921:2021 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 2021. Source link