Whitemore, Robert. Subrogation - A Legal and Investigative Perspective. Inside Fire. Ward & Whitemore. July, 1996.

Abstract: Subrogation refers to replacing an item or substituting something. This article outlines different items at a fire scene that could have been intentionally substituted to purposely fail and start a fire. The article lists different clues to look for while investigating to identify parts that may have been intentionally replaced. The article covers electrical systems, heating systems, appliances, and fire detectors.

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