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This interactive lecture explores a fundamental understanding of electricity and electrical systems so fire investigators may determine if electricity was involved in a particular fire. The presence of electrical wiring or components in fire damage, or even in the origin of a fire, does not by itself indicate that an electrical event was the cause. An investigator finding an electrical cause to a fire event must always be able to demonstrate the specific failure and ignition mode that started the fire.

After completing this course, the fire investigator will be able to:

• Explain basic electricity. 
• Identify and describe the components of a building's electrical system. 
• List the conditions that must exist for ignition from an electrical source. 
• Describe how to interpret damage to electrical systems. 
• Explain static electricity. 
• Describe the elements of fuel gas systems and how they can contribute to fire and explosion investigations.
• Describe the characteristics of fuel gases. 
• List and explain the components of natural gas systems. 
• Describe the components of liquefied petroleum, or LP, gas systems. 
• Identify and describe components common to fuel gas systems.
• Describe common piping for fuel gas systems in buildings. 
• Identify common appliance and equipment requirements. 
• Identify fuel gas utilization equipment. 
• Describe how to investigate fuel gas systems.
   

Practitioners who successfully complete the Building Electrical and Fuel Gas Systems (Fire Edition) course are eligible for 2.0 hours of continuing education.