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5.1 DETERMINING FIRE ORIGIN

POLICY: The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of
fires and, if necessary, file the proper complaints with the city or
provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case. (Section
54, RA 6975)

PURPOSE: Identify the Origin of Fire.

BASIC CONCEPTS, The origin of a fire is one of the most important hypotheses that the
PRINCIPLES AND investigator needs to develop and test during the investigation.
GUIDEPOSTS: Generally, if the origin cannot be determined, the cause cannot
be determined and if the correct origin is not identified, the
subsequent cause determination will also be incorrect.

In the event that hazardous materials/suspected illegal or

regulated chemicals and/or contraband are found in the fire
scene, immediately report to proper office/authority concerned
(e.g. HAZMAT, PDEA) . Make an inventory of the confiscated
items.

SCOPE: Fire Arson Investigation Team

RESPONSIBILITIES: COMPOSITION OF INVESTIGATION TEAM AND THEIR

DESIGNATED RESPONSIBIITIES:

Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene.

Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader

regarding appropriate investigation approach.

Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry

of the investigation team and during walk-through.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the

immediate area of the fire scene.

Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual

exhaustive search of probable pieces of evidence with the direct
guidance of the Team Leader and Lead FAI at the fire scene.

Team Security Personnel – ensures the overall security/safety of

the investigating team.

DEFINITIONS: Incident Command Post (ICP) – the designated area for

planning and communication point for members of the Fire Arson
Investigation.

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 Fire Spread – the movement of fire from one place to another.
Fire Pattern - the visible or measurable physical changes, or
identifiable shapes, formed by a fire effect or group of fire effects.

Point of Fire Origin / Base of Fire – exact physical location where

a heat source and a fuel came in contact with each other and
where the fire begins.

Methodical Examination – the systematic approach in all relevant

details found at the fire scene during the actual conduct of
investigation.

Scientific Method – the analytical process necessary in a

successful conduct of investigation.

Evidence Spoliation – loss, destruction or material alteration of

an object or document which can be used in a legal proceeding
by a person who has the responsibility for its preservation.

GENERAL PROCEDURES:

PRE / BEFORE FIRST RESPONDER PERFORMS INITIAL ACTIONS

1. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) receives assignment from the

unit commander.
2. Fire Arson Investigation Team responds immediately and
proceeds to the fire scene.
2.1 Size up / assess fire scene.
2.2 Cordon and secure the fire scene to prevent entry of
any unauthorized person.
2.3 Conduct initial interview to available witnesses within
the immediate vicinity of the fire scene.

3. Fire Scene Photographer documents the fire scene using

camera / video.
4. FAI preserves and protects the evidential value of the
identified focal point of fire (evidence spoliation), and
prepares inventory of the items.
5. FAI prepares the Fire Investigation Response Form (FIRP).
6. Team Leader / Lead Fire Arson Investigator reports to
superior or higher investigating unit officer about the incident,
and if necessary, turn over the conduct of investigation
according to the Level of Authority.

ACTUAL / DURING CONDUCT ON-SCENE / ON-SITE INVESTIGATION

7. Team Leader / Lead Fire Arson Investigator establishes

Incident Command Post (ICP).
8. Fire Arson Investigation Team performs preliminary survey

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 by conducting walkthrough to have an initial assessment of
the fire scene.
9. FAI establishes the pre-fire condition of the fire scene by
theoretically reconstructing the burned structure.
10. FAI determines the external and internal degree of damages
caused by the fire.
11. FAI conducts thorough analysis of the Fire Spread Patterns
to identify the Point of Fire Origin.
12. Fire Scene Photographer documents the fire area by the use
of any verifiable means or source of recording.
13. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer diagrams or sketches the
immediate area of the fire scene.

POST / AFTER SUBMIT MANDATORY REPORT

14. Fire Arson Investigation Team submits Spot Investigation

Report (SIR) within 24 hours to MFM/CFM copy furnished
DFM, PFM, RD, Chief, BFP thru IID, BFP-NHQ.

EFFECTIVENESS Point of origin properly identified.

CRITERIA:
Fatality / Casualty (if any) duly accounted.

Fire scene properly secured and preserved.

Spot Investigation Report (SIR) submitted within the reglementary

period.

Other Procedures,
REFERENCES: Standard, Law or Regulation
Documents, etc.
NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Letter / Mission Order
Explosion Investigations 2008
Edition

SOP NR: IID 2008-01

(Operational Standards on
Comprehensive Fire and
Arson Investigation and
Filing of Criminal Complaint
Procedures)

Criminal Investigation
Philippine Edition 2011 (Karen
M. Hess, Ph. D, Christine
Hess Orthmann, M.S.)

PNP Investigative Manual

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FORMS / RECORDS: Record/Form/Activity Name User/Receiver

REQUIRED BY Fire Investigation Response CFM / MFM / DFM / PFM /

THE PROCESS / Form (FIRF) Office of the Regional Director /
PROCEDURE Chief, BFP thru IID BFP-NHQ

OTHER FORMS / Spot Investigation Report

RECORDS (SIR)

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 5.2 DETERMINING FIRE CAUSE
POLICY: The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of
fires and, if necessary, file the proper complaints with the city or
provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case (Section
54, RA 6975).

PURPOSE: Accurately determine the cause of fire that will form part of the
basis of fire prevention activities and filing of appropriate action
in court.

BASIC CONCEPTS, The determination of the cause of the fire requires the identification
PRINCIPLES AND of materials, circumstances and factors that were necessary for
GUIDEPOSTS: the fire to have occurred. Likewise, the determination of the
cause of fire will expose whether or not a certain person or entity
must be held legally accountable for the occurrence of the fire.

Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) handling the case may require

other documents necessary in the conduct of the investigation.
And should also consider and delve into other possible sources
of information. (Local neighborhood inquiry, available public
records, concerned insurance company/ies and other reliable
sources).

Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) must follow the instructions pertaining

to evidence collection and handling of evidence as provided for
in MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-LAB-01: Guidelines
in the Collection, Labeling, Preservation, Chain of Custody and
Submission of Physical Evidence to BFP Laboratory.

SCOPE: Fire Arson Investigation Team / Chief, Arson

RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene.

Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader

regarding appropriate investigation approach.

Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry

of the investigation team and during walk-through.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the

immediate area of the fire scene.

Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual

exhaustive search of probable pieces of evidence with the direct
guidance of the Team Leader and Lead FAI at the fire scene.

Team Security Personnel – ensures the overall security/safety of

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 the investigating team.

Arson Laboratory Section (ALS) – BFP team that subjects/tests

the pieces of evidence for laboratory examination.

DEFINITIONS: Area of Fire Origin – the room or area where the fire began.

Inductive Reasoning – the process by which a person starts

from a particular experience and proceeds to generalizations.
The process by which hypothesis are developed based upon
observable or knows facts and the training, experience,
knowledge, and expertise of the observer.

GENERAL PROCEDURES:

PRE / BEFORE FIRE SCENE DOCUMENTATION

1. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer and Fire Scene Photographer

ensures the availability of all tools and equipment they need
for the investigation.
2. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer prepares a detailed illustration
of the interior and exterior portion of the fire scene, illustration
of the Area of Fire Origin and the Point of Fire Origin, Fire
Spread Pattern, affected and unaffected areas at the fire
scene.
3. Fire Scene Photographer photographs the fire scene in wide
and close-up angles for detailed and sequential presentation.

SUBMISSION OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS FOR

INVESTIGATION

4. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) prepares the LIST OF

DOCUMENTS needed to be accomplished / submitted by the
fire victim/s, building occupant/s and other parties affected
by the fire. The required documents are listed in Form FAI-
02: Required Documents for Investigation. Documents to be
obtained from the fire victim vary based on the TYPE OF
OCCUPANCY or the INVOLVED STRUCTURE gutted by
fire.
5. FAI prepares and submits the mandatory reports within the
reglementary period of submission.

ACTUAL / DURING COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE

6. FAI prepares the apparatus to be used for the collection of

evidences.
7. FAI identifies and collects physical evidences found at the
fire scene that have Evidentiary Value in the conduct of fire
investigation.
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 8. Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian coordinates with
Fire Scene Sketch Preparer for the illustrations of the position
and location of all pieces of evidence collected.
9. Fire Arson Investigator photographs the pieces of evidences to
be collected before lifting and should be in the presence of a
witness independent from the Fire Arson Investigation Team.
10. FAI properly documents, packs, seals and labels the pieces
of evidence recovered prior to transportation and submission
to Arson Laboratory Section BFP-NHQ, within 72 hours upon
lifting from the fire scene, for laboratory examination.
11. FAI fully records/documents, collect, and itemize in detailed
format all the recovered pieces of evidence using the Evidence
Collection and Recovery Record (ECRR).
12. FAI attaches the copy of the Evidence Collection and Recovery
Record (ECRR) to the Evidence Chain of Custody (ECC) form.

INTERVIEW AND QUESTIONING OF WITNESSES

13. FAI issues Invitation Letter to all witnesses to appear before

the Office of the Investigation and Intelligence concerned for
a formal interview.
14. FAI requires the witness to execute and sign his/her Sworn
Statement under oath, and have the same duly subscribed and
sworn to before a person legally authorized to administer oath
(Notary Public, Prosecutor, Clerk of Courts and Judges) or at
least a member of the BFP investigation team with the rank of
Fire Inspector.
15. FAI conducts interview and questioning to other experts /
professionals who can provide relevant information about the
occurrence of the fire.

CONDUCT FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION PROCEDURE

16. FAI collects data by observation or other direct data gathering

means.
17. FAI analyzes collected data based on acquired knowledge
through training, experience, and expertise.
18. FAI develops hypothesis from collected data using inductive
reasoning.
19. FAI tests the hypothesis if it can stand the test of careful and
serious challenge.
20. FAI selects final hypothesis.

POST / AFTER SUBMIT MANDATORY REPORT

21. Fire Arson Investigation Team submits Progress Investigation

Report (PIR) within 7 days from the inception of the investigation
to MFM / CFM copy furnished DFM, PFM, RD, Chief, BFP thru
IID, BFP-NHQ.

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 22. Fire Arson Investigation Team submits Final Investigation
Report (FIR) within 45 days from the inception of the
investigation to MFM / CFM copy furnished DFM, PFM, RD,
Chief, BFP thru IID, BFP-NHQ.

EFFECTIVENESS Proper documentation of fire scene investigation by means of

CRITERIA: sketch and photographs.

Information relevant in the determination of the cause of fire

obtained.

Other Procedures,
REFERENCES: Standard, Law or Regulation
Documents, etc.
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR Formal Letter of Invitation for
NR: 2010-LAB-01: Guidelines interview of witnesses
in the Collection, Labeling,
Preservation, Chain of Custody Letter of Cognizance to
and Submission of Physical investigate
Evidence to BFP Laboratory
Property Recovery and
NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Clearing Permit (PRCP)
Explosion Investigations 2008
Edition Release of Fire Scene (RFS)
SOP NR: IID 2008-01
(Operational Standards on Fire Clearance Certificate
Comprehensive Fire and Arson (FCC)
Investigation and Filing
of Criminal Complaint
Procedures)

Criminal Investigation
Philippine Edition 2011 (Karen
M. Hess, Ph. D, Christine Hess
Orthmann, M.S.)

FORMS / RECORDS: Record/Form/Activity Name User/Receiver

REQUIRED BY Photographs and CFM/MFM / DFM/PFM /

THE PROCESS / photographic log Office of the Regional Director/
PROCEDURE Chief, BFP thru IID BFP-NHQ
Evidence Collection and
Recovery Record (ECRR)

OTHER FORMS / Evidence Chain of Custody

RECORDS (ECC)

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Form FAI-02: Required
Documents for Investigation

Affidavit and Sworn Statement

of Witnesses duly subscribed
and sworn to before a person
authorized to administer oath

Evidence Submission Form

(Form Nr 05-01, Nr 06-04
and Nr 06-06) properly
accomplished

Progress / Final Investigation

Report

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 5.3 DETERMINING RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
POLICY: The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of
fires and, if necessary, file the proper complaints with the city or
provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case. (Section
54, RA 6975)

PURPOSE: Determine the responsibility and liability of any person involved in

a particular fire incident.

Determine which BFP investigation unit has jurisdiction to

conduct investigation.

BASIC CONCEPTS, The notion of any particular fire investigation is to come up with
PRINCIPLES AND a correct conclusion about what transpired on a particular fire
GUIDEPOSTS: incident that resulted to the death and injury of a person, damage
to property and other unwanted aftermath of the fire.

Prior to the actual detention of an arrested Arson suspect, he/

she shall first be subjected to medical examination, preferably in
a government hospital or other accredited medical facility. The
same procedure shall be observed prior to the actual turnover of
the arrested suspect to the custody of the BJMP or the PNP, as
the case may be.

Standard Guide in Computing Fire Damages Initial Assessment

of Fire Damages:

Construction Occupancy Amount per

Class Description Square Meter
(PhP/m2)
Class: A+ High Rise and Low PhP 80,000.00
(Luxurious Rise Condominiums,
and Classy Apartment Buildings
in exclusive and Hotels in highly
locations) urbanized towns and
cities

Shopping PhP 80,000.00

Malls, Grocery
(Mercantile) Stores
and Commercial
Establishments in
highly urbanized
towns and cities

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 Residential Houses PhP 80,000.00
in posh exclusive
subdivisions

Town Houses PhP 35,000.00

Class: A Regular Condominiums, PhP 40,000.00
Hotels, Apartment
Buildings, Lodging
Houses and Dormitories

Warehouse Structure for PhP 35,000.00

Storage and Industrial
Occupancies, made of
industrial iron beams and
trusses

Shopping Malls and PhP 50,000.00

Shopping Center in
provinces
Class: B Regular Residential PhP 15,000.00
Houses, concrete and
fully finished
Class: C Low Cost Row Houses, PhP 12,000.00
Low Rise Tenements
(Public Housing)

Public Markets and PhP 12,000.00

Public Schools
Class: D Old Wooden Houses and PhP 1,500.00
Wooden Storerooms,
Makeshift Houses PhP 250.00
(Informal Settlers)
usually made of easily
combustible materials

Native Houses (Nipa Hut) PhP 350.00

usually made of Bamboo
and Straw

Level of Authority to Conduct Investigation

1. Municipal Investigation and Intelligence Unit (MIIU) shall

have the authority to conduct investigation on fire incident
cases with an incurred damage in the aggregate amount of
not exceeding Twenty Million Pesos (PhP 20,000,000.00).
2. City Investigation and Intelligence Section (CIIS) shall
have the authority to investigate fire incident cases with an
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 incurred damages in the aggregate amount of not exceeding
Thirty Million Pesos (PhP 30,000,000.00).
3. Provincial/District Investigation and Intelligence Branch (PIIB/
DIIB) shall have the authority to conduct investigation on fire
incident cases with an incurred damage in the aggregate
amount of above Thirty Million Pesos (Php 30,000,000.00)
but not exceeding Forty Million Pesos (PhP 40,000,000.00).
4. Regional Investigation and Intelligence Branch (RIIB) shall
have the authority to conduct investigation on fire incident
cases with an incurred damage in the aggregate amount
of above Forty Million Pesos (Php 40,000,000.00) but not
exceeding Sixty Million Pesos (PhP 60,000,000.00).
5. Investigation and Intelligence Divsion of BFP National
Headquarters shall have the authority to investigate fire
incident cases with incurred damages in the aggregate
amount of Sixty Million Pesos (PhP 60,000,000.00) and
above.

Special Provisions on Fire Arson Investigation

a. Marine Transportation: In case of occurrence of fire involving

a ship or vessel docked at sea ports/wharves, the BFP
investigation unit who has jurisdiction over such sea port
or wharf shall proceed to investigate the fire incident in
coordination with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
or the Maritime Police.
b. Air Transportation: In case of occurrence of fire involving an
aircraft on the ground, the BFP investigation unit who has
jurisdiction over the area where the fire incident involving
an aircraft occurred shall proceed to investigate the said fire
incident in coordination with Civil Aviation Authority of the
Philippines (CAAP) or the Airport Police.
c. Forest Fires: In case of occurrence of a forest fire, the BFP
investigation unit who has jurisdiction over the area where
the forest fire occurred, shall proceed to investigate the
said fire incident in coordination with the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippine
National Police (PNP) and such other government agency/
entity who may have interest in the said fire incident.
d. Gas Leaks and Explosions: In case of occurrence of fire
caused by gas leak or explosion, the BFP investigation unit
who has jurisdiction over the area where the gas leaks or
explosion occurred shall proceed to investigate the matter in
coordination with Philippine National Police (PNP), National
Bureau of Investigation (NBI), or any investigation unit of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
e. Fire Incidents within Economic Zones: In case of occurrence
of fire within an area under the Philippine Economic Zone
Authority (PEZA), the BFP Investigation unit who has
jurisdiction over the area where the economic zone is located
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 shall proceed to investigate in coordination with the Zone
Manager.
f. Investigating Fire incidents with Casualties: Investigation
of this nature involves the visual examination of the body/
cadaver; determination of identity and other personal
circumstances; proper documentation (in situ – sketch and
photographs) and lifting of the cadaver with the assistance
of the Philippine National Police – Scene of the Crime
Operatives (PNP-SOCO) in order to determine whether
the crime committed is plain Arson or that Arson has been
committed to conceal the commission of other crimes, such
as murder or homicide.

SCOPE: Fire Arson Investigation Team / Chief, Arson

Chief, BFP

RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene

Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader

regarding appropriate investigation approach.

Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry

of the investigation team and during walk-through.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the

immediate area of the fire scene.

Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual

exhaustive search of probable pieces of evidence with the direct
guidance of the Team Leader and Lead FAI at the fire scene.

Team Security Personnel – ensures the overall security/safety of

the investigating team.

DEFINITIONS: Custodial Investigation – involves any questioning by law

enforcement people after a person is taken into custody or
deprived of his freedom in any significant manner (refer to RA
7438) .

High profile cases – cases considered to invite too much public

attention in view of the magnitude of its casualties and fatalities
and unconscionable amount of insurance coverage, or that public
clamor calls for such reinvestigation.

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GENERAL PROCEDURES:

PRE / BEFORE 1. Chief, Investigation and Intelligence Section thru the Fire
Arson Investigator (FAI) determines the total amount of
damages of the fire incident (refer to Standard Guide
in Computing Fire Damages Initial Assessment of Fire
Damages).
2. Chief, Investigation and Intelligence Section, thru the FAI,
determines level of authority to conduct the investigation
(refer to Level of Authority to Conduct Investigation under
standard guide).

ACTUAL / DURING DETERMINING LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

3. Fire Arson Investigation Team collects and processes all the

pieces of evidence within the fire scene.
4. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) prepares the inventory of
evidence collected and submits it to Arson Laboratory
Section within 72 hours upon lifting from the fire scene.
5. FAI discusses preliminary scene findings with the team.
6. FAI discusses post scene issues including forensic testing,
insurance inquiries, interview results and criminal histories.
7. FAI proceeds to address legal considerations.
8. FAI ensures that all scene documentation has been
completed.
9. FAI appropriately addresses the structural, environmental,
health and safety issues.
10. FAI completes the investigation process. Should the fire
incident being investigated is highly suspected to be
intentional in nature, issuance of Property Recovery and
Clearing Permit (PRCP) must be temporarily withheld until
proven otherwise.
10.1. If the fire incident is found to be intentional in nature,
a criminal complaint must be filed in the prosecutor’s
office and the issuance of the appropriate authority
pertaining to clearing, cleaning and/or demolition of
the burned premises shall depend on the discretion of
the prosecutor investigating the case.
10.2. If the investigation of the fire incident was completed
and found out to be accidental in nature, the Fire
Arson Investigator shall issue the ‘Release of Fire
Scene’ to the Property/Building Owner.
11. Fire Arson Investigation Team removes all the investigative
equipment and materials in the fire scene.

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 ARREST AND CUSTODY OVER ARSON SUSPECT

12. In cases where the FAI makes an arrest, from the start of the
custodial investigation, he informs the person arrested of his
rights in accordance with Section 12, Para 1 of the 1987
Constitution. The person arrested is entitled to the following
rights:
12.1. The right to remain silent.
12.2. The right to have a competent and independent
counsel preferably of his own choice and if he cannot
afford the services of a counsel, he must be provided
with one.
13. FAI informs the person arrested that these rights cannot be
waived except in writing and in the presence of a counsel.
(Counsel of the Suspect reads and clearly explains the
sworn statement to the person arrested, detained or under
custodial investigation in the language or dialect known to
him.)
14. Fire Arson Investigation Team subjects the arrested Arson
suspect, prior to actual detention, to medical examination,
preferably in a government hospital or other accredited
medical facility.
15. FAI subjects the suspect for Inquest Proceedings before
the Office of the Prosecutor within thirty six (36) hours after
the arrest, or in case of municipalities where no government
prosecutor is assigned, the FAI subjects the suspect for
inquest at the office of the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office.
16. FAI continuously monitors the case up to its final resolution.

POST / AFTER ATTENDING TO COURT DUTY

(FAI must always be ready ready with his credentials for the
perusal of the court)

17. FAI dutifully attends and gives preferential attention to

Subpoena or Order from the courts.
18. FAI immediately notifies the court in writing if he cannot
attend a particular court hearing due to conflict of schedule.
19. FAI / BFP Officer / Personnel who will attend to a Court Duty
must wear complete General Office Attire (GOA).
20. FAI / BFP Officer / Personnel is only required to bring original
or authenticated photocopy of the investigation reports and
other case records if so directed by the court.
21. As proof of attendance to court duty, FAI / BFP Officer /
Personnel secures Certificate of Appearance from the Clerk
of Court.

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 REINVESTIGATION (WHEN NECESSARY)

22. In any event that a fire case is requested to be reopened/

reinvestigated, the FAI who conducted the investigation
turns over the complete case folder within five (5) working
days to the Office of the Chief, BFP upon notice from the
Investigation and Intelligence Division, BFP-NHQ of such
request, subject to the following conditions:
22.1. New evidence has been discovered that would warrant
the reinvestigation of the fire case.
22.2. New witness/es appeared and attested to the veracity
of significant facts pertaining to the fire incident.
22.3. High profile cases.
22.4. A formal request for reinvestigation should be filed
at the Office of the Chief BFP, thru the Office of the
Investigation and Intelligence Division, BFP-NHQ by
the party requesting for such reinvestigation, stating
therein the grounds/justification relied upon by the
party who filed such request.
22.5. Upon the approval by the Chief, BFP of the request for
reinvestigation, the investigation unit directed by the
Chief, BFP to conduct the reinvestigation immediately
assumes jurisdiction over the fire case.
22.6. The Higher Investigation Office tasked by the Chief,
BFP to conduct reinvestigation shall temporarily
invalidate all the issued clearances / certificates by
the lower BFP investigation until the final result of the
reinvestigation.
22.7. The Higher Investigation Office tasked by the Chief,
BFP to conduct reinvestigation shall strictly observe
that the conduct of reinvestigation shall not exceed
thirty (30) working days from the date the case was
approved for reinvestigation.
22.8. The Higher Investigation Office tasked by the Chief,
BFP to conduct reinvestigation shall immediately report
to the Chief, BFP the result of such reinvestigation
immediately upon the completion thereof.

EFFECTIVENESS Identification of the person liable for the fire incident.

CRITERIA:
Filing of appropriate legal action against the person liable for the
fire incident.

Conviction of the person accused of the crime of Arson.

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 Other Procedures,
REFERENCES: Standard, Law or Regulation
Documents, etc.
NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and
Explosion Investigations 2008
Edition

SOP NR: IID 2008-01

(Operational Standards on
Comprehensive Fire and
Arson Investigation and
Filing of Criminal Complaint
Procedures)
Criminal Investigation
Philippine Edition 2011 (Karen
M. Hess, Ph. D, Christine
Hess Orthmann, M.S.)

PNP Investigative Manual

FORMS / RECORDS: Record/Form/Activity Name User/Receiver

REQUIRED BY Property Recovery and

THE PROCESS / Clearing Permit (PRCP)
PROCEDURE

OTHER FORMS /
RECORDS

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