Residue types
Appearance helps organize observations; it cannot identify contamination or suitability for cleaning.
Dry-looking smoke residue
Record loose-looking deposits without treating appearance as a cleaning specification.
Read the guide↗02 / residueSticky or smeared smoke residue
A visible smear raises material and process questions; it does not identify chemistry.
Read the guide↗03 / residueCooking-related residue and the “protein” label
A faint film and noticeable odour can still require a clear source and material assessment.
Read the guide↗04 / residueHeating-event and fuel-oil residue questions
An equipment event needs a cause/use decision alongside the restoration scope.
Read the guide↗05 / residueSynthetic and plastic material fire questions
Known burned materials help the assessment; they do not reveal the complete residue mixture.
Read the guide↗06 / residueTobacco and persistent indoor-residue questions
A long-running indoor source needs a scope that differs from one documented fire event.
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