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| John A. Kennedy and Associates
operates a fully equipped forensic fire science and technology laboratory.
Our lab is one of the largest and
most complete Forensic Fire Science Laboratory in the world. This laboratory, on a daily basis, uses the most modern and up-to-date
equipment, techniques, and computer databases to conduct fire and flammability
standards testing and fire experiments. We have the
equipment and capability to do the following tests: |
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- Closed Cup Flash Point (Photograph)
- Open Cup Flash Point (Photograph)
- Pensky-Martins Flash Point
- Auto ignition Temperature (solids and liquids) (Photograph)
- Automobile Interior Finish Flame Spread Rate (FMVSS 302)
- Fabric Flammability (Photograph)
- Children's Clothing Flammability
- Melting Temperature Test
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| In addition to these standard tests which use specific and regulated
apparatus we regularly perform tests to evaluate other fire properties of materials, fire
performance of fire detection equipment, ignition tests, fire spread tests, engine
temperature tests, chemical tests. |
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| It is through testing that we are often able to demonstrate that our
conclusions and opinions are consistent with the laws of chemistry and physics. |
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| We are also often called to evaluate the conclusions and opinions of
others. Testing is one of the many tools we us to do this. |
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| The John
A. Kennedy and Associates staff is made up of trained, expert
photographers who are able to document the testing process through still and
video photography. Our forensic fire science laboratory is equipped with a
modern videotaping studio designed to produce accurate video tape records of
testing and edit professional courtroom demonstrations. |
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