CODE	IGNITION FACTOR
00	Ignition Factor Undetermined Or Not Reported
11	Incendiary
21	Suspicious Circumstances Indicate The Possibility That The Fire May Have Been Deliberately Set, Multiple Ignitions Were Found, Etc.
30	Misuse Of Heat Of Ignition Insufficient Information Available To Classify Further
31	Abandoned, Discarded Heat Source Included Are Discarded Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco Embers, Hot Ashes, Pipe Ashes, Other Burning Matter
32	Thawing
33	Falling Asleep Included Are Fires From A Person Smoking When Falling Asleep
34	Inadequate Control Of Open Fire Included Are Smoking Out Animals, Campfires, Debris Burning, Outside Fires Left Unattended
35	Heat Source Used Or Placed Too Close To Combustibles Included Are Matches Or Candles Used For Light In Unsafe Places, Welding Or Cutting Operations, Failure To Clear Debris Around Campfire
36	Children Playing With Heat Sources Included Are Matches, Candles, Fireworks
37	Person Impaired By Drugs With Heat Sources Included Are People Who Fall Asleep As A Result Of Drugs Or Alcohol Excluded Are People Who Simply Fall Asleep
38	Person Otherwise Impaired Included Are Unconsciousness; Mental, Physical Impairment Excluded Are People Simply Falling Asleep
39	Misuse Of Heat Of Ignition Not Classified Above
40	Misuse Of Material Ignited Insufficient Information Available To Classify Further
41	Flammable Liquid Or Gas Spilled, Released Accidentally
42	Improper Fueling Technique Included Are Fueling Of Power Saws, Vehicles, Gasoline Motors
43	Flammable Liquid Used To Kindle A Fire
44	Washing Parts, Cleaning, Refinishing, Or Painting With Flammable Liquid
45	Improper Container Included Are Gasoline In Glass Or Plastic Containers
46	Combustible Placed Too Close To Heat Source Included Are Storage Near Chimney, Stovepipe, Furnace, Stove, Incinerator
47	Improper Storage Procedures Included Are Spontaneous Ignition, Gas Containers Stored At Excessive Temperatures
48	Children Playing With Combustibles Included Are Gasoline, Flammable Liquids, Pillows, Towels, Etc
49	Misuse Of Material Ignited Not Classified Above
50	Mechanical Failure, Malfunction Insufficient Information Available To Classify
51	Automatic Control Failure
52	Manual Control Failure
53	Short Circuit, Ground Fault
54	Part Failure, Leak, Break
55	Other Electrical Failure
56	Lack Of Maintenance, Worn Out
57	Backfire Included Are Ignition Outside Combustion Chamber
59	Mechanical Failure, Malfunction Not Classified Above
60	Design, Construction, Installation Deficiency Insufficient Information Available To Classify Further
61	Design Deficiency
62	Construction Deficiency Included Are Improperly Built Chimney
63	Installed Too Close To Combustibles Included Are Structure Or Interior Finish Too Close To Chimneys, Stoves, Light Bulb Unsafely Placed
64	Other Installation Deficiency Included Are Improper Installation Of Spark Arrestor, Flame Arrestor, Muffler, Stovepipe, And Factory Built Chimneys
69	Design, Construction, Installation Deficiency Not Classified Above
70	Operation Deficiency Insufficient Information Available To Classify Further
71	Collision, Overturn, Knockdown Included Are Automobiles, Vehicles
72	Accidentally Turned On, Not Turned Off
73	Equipment Unattended
74	Equipment Overloaded Included Are Cords Serving Too Many Appliances
75	Failure To Clean Included Are Lint Or Grease Buildups; Chimneys, Stovepipes
76	Improper Startup, Shutdown Procedures
77	Equipment Used For Purpose Not Intended
78	Equipment Not Being Operated Properly Included Are Situations Where Safety Or Control Devices Are Bypassed
79	Operation Deficiency Not Classified Above
80	Natural Condition Insufficient Information Available To Classify Further
81	High Winds
82	Earthquake
83	High Waters, Including Floods
84	Lightening
85	Low Humidity That Changes A Normally Safe Operation Into An Unsafe One
89	Natural Condition Not Classified
91	Animal
92	Rekindle From A Previous Fire
93	Exposure Fire
99	Ignition Factor Not Classified Above

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