2421 N. Palm Drive, Signal Hill, CA 90755

Voice: 562/427-8435, Fax: 562/427-8434

 

Fire & Explosions

The Fire & Explosion Investigations Division of Vollmer-Gray Engineering Laboratories provides fire investigation, forensic engineering, and scientific evaluations to clients in the insurance and legal communities. We have the knowledge, practical experience and professional credentials to determine the cause, origin and progression of fires and explosions.

Gas Appliance Testing

Vollmer-Gray Engineering Laboratories, Inc. has performed extensive testing on gas furnaces, stovetops, ovens, dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, and boilers. Temperature, pressure, air velocity, and gas concentrations can be measured using state-of-the-art equipment. Our laboratory is equipped to construct custom test setups, appliance enclosures, and simulated walls and ceilings.

Typical tests include evaluation of the mechanical functionality, leak detection, and combustion analysis of all types of gas appliances.  Demonstrative testing can be performed to confirm or refute a scientific hypothesis.  Tests can be conducted in accordance with ASTM, NFPA, and other standard-issuing organizations for product evaluation purposes.

Areas of Service

* Cause & Origin Investigation
* Interviews
* Photo Documentation
* Structure & Pattern Diagramming
* Electrical Evaluation
* Fire & Electrical Code Compliance
* Evidence Collection
* Arson Investigation
* Accelerant Determination
* Accelerant Sampling & Testing

Property Types

* Residential/Commercial/Retail
* Manufacturing Plants
* Public Facilities
* Restaurants
* Hotels/Motels
* Multi-Floor Buildings
* Electrical & Mechanical Equipment
Gas & Electrical Appliances
* Automobiles
* Trucks
* Motorcycles
* Heavy Equipment

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