2 Reasons You May Need An Origin And Cause Analysis After A Fire Breaks Out At Your Business

If a fire recently broke out in your building, you may have suffered significant financial loss and will be faced with rebuilding before you can get your business up and going again. If you know how the fire started, you can make out a plan to help prevent it in the future once you get back on your feet.

However, if the cause of the fire is completely unknown to you or outside sources are requesting that it be investigated further, you will need help from a third party. There are a couple of reasons why you would need to have an origin and cause analysis conducted after a fire breaks out at your business.

1. You, Law Enforcement, and/or the Insurance Company Want Rule Out That the Fire Was Set on Purpose

One reason why you may need to have the fire's cause investigated is when there is suspicion that it was set on purpose. Especially if the fire happened during off-hours, law enforcement may want to know the cause to see if an arsonist set the fire.

Your insurance company may also want it investigated so that they can treat your claim as either accidental or intentional. Having a third-party investigator come in can help with any of these requests and help provide further evidence for any investigations that are being conducted.

2. Your and/or the Insurance Company Suspect the Fire Was Caused by Faulty Equipment or Bad Repair Work

Another reason why you may need to have an analysis done to determine the cause of the fire is that you and/or the insurance company may suspect that it was caused by faulty equipment or bad repair work. If the equipment is faulty or repair work on electrical systems was not done correctly, you may be able to file for compensation from them especially if you have a warranty.

Warranty or not, the insurance company may also choose to go after the equipment company or repair service for compensation for damages. A fire origin and cause analysis can give you the information you need to pinpoint who or what was responsible.

Unless a clear reason as to how the fire started is evident, you may need to have it investigated, especially if you, law enforcement, or the insurance company suspect that the fire was set on purpose. Or, you may need to show that the fire was caused by faulty equipment or bad repair work so that the insurance company can seek action against the company or the person responsible. If your business suffered a fire recently and you need answers to how it started, contact a company that offers fire origin and cause investigation services to set up an appointment.

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