The detailed forensic examination of fire scenes, or fire damaged equipment in the laboratory, is critical when considering causation and gathering evidence from such scenes in relation to insurance investigations. In particular, there are also a number of safety issues when examining fire damaged photovoltaic (PV) systems, on-site at fire scenes, (i.e. electric shocks, electrocution).
Join Forensic Fire Investigator Dr Nick Carey, as he explains the basics of photovoltaic installations, the electrical safety risks of fire scenes involving them, and typical faults/damage which can lead to fire or other failures.
