A fire in a factory, industrial building, warehouse, or business facility can cause much more than visible fire damage. Smoke, firefighting water, heat, equipment contamination, loss of stock, production line shutdowns, and the costs required to resume operations can turn the incident into a highly complex financial claim.
At Optima Pericial, we prepare expert reports for companies and policyholders who require an independent assessment of fire damage in Ibiza, Mallorca, and the Balearic Islands. Our work involves identifying and technically documenting the damage, studying its extent, applying the appropriate valuation criteria, and providing a technical basis for negotiating with the insurance company or for use in expert or legal proceedings.
The goal is not to assume that the insurer's valuation is necessarily incorrect. The problem arises when there's a discrepancy regarding the extent of the damage, the cost of repair or replacement, the covered items, and the policy's compensation amount. This is where an independent expert assessment can prove crucial.
If your business has just suffered a fire: prioritize safety, report the incident to the insurer, avoid destroying any evidence that can be reasonably preserved, document damages and salvaged items, and gather inventories, invoices, fixed assets, accounting records, and policy documentation. The Insurance Contract Law establishes specific timeframes from the date of the incident report and a specific expert assessment procedure when the insured and insurer cannot reach an agreement.
What does a private expert do after an industrial fire?
The expert appointed by the insured party is designated to provide a technical assessment of the claim.
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Document the status of the installation
Photographs, videos, plans, inventories and measurements allow us to record how the facilities looked before emergency, removal or reconstruction work altered the scene.
Identify the affected items
An industrial building may contain real estate, machinery, installations, stock, tools, computer equipment, and third-party assets. Each category may require a different valuation criterion.
Analyze the direct damage and the resulting damage
Not everything affected shows signs of charring. Heat, smoke, soot, water, subsequent corrosion, or contamination can deteriorate seemingly intact equipment.
Review the policy from a technical perspective
Coverage, insured amounts, deductibles, limits, and valuation criteria determine the quantification. Legal interpretation falls to the lawyer in cases of contractual dispute, but the expert can technically link the damaged items to the insured concepts.
Quantify repairs and replacements
Where appropriate, we analyze whether the asset can be repaired, whether it needs replacement, and what auxiliary work is required to restore it to working order.
Prepare the insured's technical position
Independent valuation allows for comparison of figures and criteria before accepting a compensation proposal.
He may intervene in the contradictory expert opinion of article 38
When there is no agreement, the Insurance Contract Law provides for a formal mechanism with an expert from the insured, an expert from the insurer and, if the disagreement persists, a third expert.
What damage should we assess after a factory fire?
Building structure
Thermal effects can affect structural elements made of steel, concrete, wood, or other systems. The mere presence of soot does not determine structural damage; specific inspections and studies may be necessary.
Roofs and enclosures
Panels, facades, insulation, waterproofing and enclosures can suffer deformation, loss of performance or contamination.
Industrial flooring
High temperatures, water impact, or subsequent removal work can cause cracking, flaking, or deterioration of finishes and joints.
Electrical installations
Panels, conduits, protections, conductors, transformer centers and distribution equipment must be analyzed according to the affected area and exposure to temperature, smoke and water.
Air conditioning and ventilation
Ducts and equipment can transport smoke and combustion residues to areas seemingly far from the source.
Fire protection
Detectors, sprinklers, fire hose reels, pressure groups, control panels, gates and other elements may need replacement, inspection or recharging after the incident.
Industrial machinery
A machine can have mechanical, electrical, electronic, thermal or contamination damage without the outer casing appearing destroyed.
Robotics and automation
PLCs, drives, servomotors, sensors, robots, and control systems can be especially sensitive to heat, humidity, soot, and conductive contamination.
Computer equipment and servers
Data recovery, hardware replacement, infrastructure reinstallation and reconstruction can be part of the analysis if they are covered by the corresponding coverage.
Stock
Finished products, raw materials, and semi-finished products can lose value due to combustion, smoke, water, temperature, or contamination.
Sensitive goods
Food, pharmaceuticals, electronics or chemical products may require specific criteria to determine whether they are still usable or marketable.
Furniture, tools and small equipment
These items are usually numerous and require sufficient inventory to avoid overall valuations that are difficult to justify.
Demolition and debris removal
Coverage and limits depend on the policy. Technically, it's advisable to quantify what work is needed and separate it from the reconstruction.
Technical cleaning
Conventional cleaning is not always sufficient. Certain equipment or surfaces may require decontamination, testing, or specialized interventions.
Provisional security measures
Shoring, enclosures, surveillance, temporary protections or other urgent work may generate costs that must be documented.
Expenses to mitigate the consequences
Article 17 of the Insurance Contract Law obliges the insured to use the means at his disposal to lessen the consequences of the loss and regulates the treatment of certain expenses derived from that duty, within the contractual and legal limits.
What to do immediately after an industrial fire
Prioritize safety and emergency instructions
You must not enter an unsafe facility or interfere with the work of firefighters, security forces, municipal technicians or other authorities.
Report the incident to the insurance company
Article 16 of the Insurance Contract Law establishes a general maximum period of seven days from the date the loss is known, unless the policy grants a longer period.
Provide information about the circumstances and consequences
The law also establishes a duty to inform the insurer. It is advisable to keep an organized file from day one.
Prepare the list of goods and salvage
Article 38 provides that, within five days after the communication provided for in Article 16, the insured or policyholder must communicate in writing the list of objects existing at the time of the loss, those saved and an estimate of damages.
Don't confuse urgency with destroying evidence
There are situations where removing items is essential for safety reasons or to prevent further damage. Whenever reasonably possible, these removals should be documented beforehand and traceable.
Photography by zones
General images show the damage, and detailed photographs allow documentation of equipment, serial numbers, references, and affected components.
Keep videos of processes and equipment
Recordings of alarms, screens, noises, or operating states can be useful before disassembly.
Identify which assets belong to third parties
Leasing, renting, transferred machinery, deposits or customer merchandise must be differentiated from own assets.
Request available intervention reports
When possible, reports from fire departments, maintenance, security, alarms, or other stakeholders can provide relevant information.
Keep all emergency budgets
Surveillance, urgent removal, equipment rental, cover protection or temporary relocations must be documented.
Designate an internal person responsible for the file
Centralizing photographs, inventories, invoices, and communications reduces information loss in complex incidents.
Proof that the goods existed before the fire
This point is especially important in large-scale industrial accidents.
Article 38 assigns the burden of proof of pre-existence to the insured
The Insurance Contract Law establishes that it is the responsibility of the insured to prove the pre-existence of the affected objects.
The policy itself can help
The rule adds that the content of the policy constitutes a presumption in favor of the insured when more effective evidence cannot reasonably be provided.
Inventory of fixed assets
The asset registry allows for the verification of machinery, acquisition dates, and accounting values.
Purchase invoices
They are a direct source for identifying models, prices, and suppliers.
Leasing or renting contracts
They allow proof of the existence and ownership of certain equipment.
Stock inventories
ERP systems, warehouse closings, and stock records can help reconstruct the units present on the date of the incident.
Previous photographs
Images from production, audits, maintenance, or facilities can complement the documentary evidence.
Maintenance and inspections
Technical reports can prove that a machine was installed and operational before the fire.
Tax and accounting declarations
In certain cases they may form part of the documentary set used to reconstruct assets and stocks.
How to assess industrial machinery after a fire
First: determine if it is repairable
It should not be automatically assumed that a machine exposed to fire is a total loss or that it can be recovered with cleaning.
Repair cost
It must include parts, labor, transportation, dismantling, assembly, calibration, and testing when necessary.
Replacement cost
If repair is not feasible, it may be necessary to study the cost of equivalent equipment and the work required to integrate it back into the installation.
Replacement value
Its use in calculating compensation will depend on what is agreed in the policy and the applicable conditions.
Real or depreciated value
When depreciation is applicable, it must be linked to the contractual criteria and the actual characteristics of the asset.
Tax depreciation does not necessarily equal the technical value
Equipment that has been fully depreciated for accounting purposes can still have utility and economic value.
Obsolescence
The existence of more modern models can complicate the search for equivalent equipment and direct comparison.
Adaptation costs
A new machine may require electrical modifications, civil works, safety, aspiration, communications or software.
Delivery time
In a claim with business interruption coverage, the replacement time can have a much greater economic importance than the price of the equipment.
Commissioning tests
Productive capacity should not be considered recovered simply when the machine arrives at the factory.
How to value destroyed stock and goods
Raw materials
Quantity, condition and value must be reconstructed according to the applicable criteria and available documentation.
Semi-finished product
It may include raw materials, labor, and transformation costs that require specific analysis.
Finished product
The valuation depends on the policy and the nature of the goods. It should not be automatically assumed to be the final sale price.
Seasonal stock
The date of the fire can be especially relevant when the business exhibits strong seasonality.
Merchandise damaged by smoke
Even without direct combustion, pollution can affect marketing, safety, or use.
Merchandise damaged by water
Extinguishing water can cause immediate deterioration or subsequent effects.
Saved
Assets that retain value must be identified because they influence the settlement of damages.
Damage from smoke, soot and pollution: the fire doesn't end where the flames reach
Soot on electronics
Certain deposits may be conductive or corrosive and warrant testing before re-energizing equipment.
Contamination of ducts
Ventilation systems can distribute combustion residues to other areas.
Subsequent corrosion
The interaction between moisture and combustion products can generate processes that continue after the fire is extinguished.
Persistent odors
In porous materials, packaging, and finished products, there may be a condition that must be assessed according to the use of the item.
Equipment apparently intact
When cost and criticality justify it, testing may be necessary before concluding that the asset is undamaged.
Assessment of loss of profits due to business interruption
Loss of profits should not be automatically included in any claim: there must be corresponding coverage.
Business interruption insurance
Articles 63 to 67 of the Insurance Contract Law regulate business interruption insurance, which can be contracted independently or added to another insurance policy.
Loss of profits
In the absence of an express agreement, Article 65 contemplates the loss of profits caused by the loss during the period provided for in the policy.
General expenses that continue
The same rule includes general expenses that continue to burden the insured during the stoppage.
Expenses directly resulting from the incident
They can also be included in the analysis within legal and contractual limits.
Margin, not gross revenue
The quantification must differentiate between lost revenue and costs that the company stopped bearing.
Accounting history
Sales, margins, costs, and seasonality help to build the counterfactual scenario.
Confirmed orders
They can reinforce evidence of activity that would have existed without the fire.
Seasonality
In companies in the Balearic Islands, the date of the accident can be especially relevant when the activity depends on specific seasons.
Compensation period
A distinction must be made between the actual business recovery time and the time limit that has been secured.
Rental of alternative facilities
It may be a measure to reduce the loss, but its treatment depends on the contract and the need and proportionality of the expenditure.
Temporary subcontracting
Outsourcing part of the production can mitigate losses and generate extraordinary, documentable costs.
Overtime
If they are used to recover production or mitigate the loss, they must be properly recorded.
Loss of customers
It is a complex item that requires sufficient evidence and should not be quantified using generic percentages.
Underinsurance: when can the proportional rule be applied?
What is underinsurance?
It exists when the sum insured is less than the value of the insured interest at the time of the loss.
What does article 30 say?
The Insurance Contract Law establishes that, in that case, the insurer indemnifies the damage in the same proportion in which the insured sum covers the interest.
The proportional rule may be excluded
Article 30 itself allows the parties to agree to exclude its application.
The declared value must be reconstructed correctly
A discrepancy regarding the total value of machinery, facilities, or stock may change the underinsurance percentage.
Don't confuse the insured amount with the damage
These are different amounts. A high insured sum does not mean that any damage will be compensated up to that amount.
Article 38 of the Insurance Contract Law: how contradictory expert testimony works
The original draft simplified this procedure. The regulation is more precise.
First, there can be a direct agreement
If the insured and the insurer agree on the amount and form of compensation, the insurer must pay the agreed sum or proceed in accordance with the agreement and the nature of the insurance.
If there is no agreement, each party appoints an expert
When no agreement is reached within the period provided for in article 18, each party appoints an expert and their acceptance must be in writing.
What happens if one party does not appoint an expert?
If requested by the party that has already appointed its own expert, it has eight days. If it fails to do so, it is bound by the opinion of the other party's expert, in accordance with Article 38.
If the two experts reach an agreement
This is reflected in a joint report that must include the causes of the accident, assessment of damages, circumstances that influence the compensation and a proposed net amount.
If there is no agreement between the two experts
The parties appoint a third expert in accordance with the law.
If they also cannot agree on appointing the third one
You can resort to the procedure provided for in the Law of Voluntary Jurisdiction or to notarial legislation.
The third expert does not necessarily decide alone
The law refers to an expert opinion issued unanimously or by majority vote.
Deadline for issuing the report when a third expert is involved
It is issued within the period agreed upon by the parties or, in the absence of such agreement, within thirty days of acceptance of their appointment.
The ruling can be challenged in court
The insurer has thirty days and the insured has one hundred and eighty days from the notification to challenge it.
What happens if it is not challenged?
Once those deadlines have passed without legal action, the ruling becomes unassailable.
Payment if there is no dispute
Article 38 states that the insurer will pay the compensation indicated by the experts within five days.
Who pays the experts?
According to article 39, each party pays the fees of its own expert and those of the third expert and other expenses of the appraisal are paid in half, except in the case of manifestly disproportionate valuation contemplated by the rule.
When should the insurer pay after a fire?
Payment of the minimum amount within 40 days
Article 18 states that, in any case, the insurer must make the payment of the minimum amount that may be owed according to the known circumstances within forty days from the receipt of the declaration of the loss.
The final compensation may require further investigation
The same article links the final payment to the completion of the investigations and expert reports necessary to establish the existence of the incident and the amount of the damages.
insurer's default
Article 20 regulates the effects of default when its legal requirements are met.
The three-month period does not replace the 40-day period
The rule contemplates default, among other cases, when the benefit is not fulfilled within three months of the incident or the minimum amount is not paid within forty days of the declaration.
Actions arising from property damage insurance are subject to a two-year statute of limitations
Article 23 establishes this general deadline, without prejudice to the fact that in a specific case, interruptions, actions taken and other legal circumstances must be analyzed.
What documentation does the expert need to assess an industrial fire?
Full policy
Specific, general, special conditions and supplements.
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Receipt and validity
They allow you to check the temporary status of the contract.
Asset inventory
It is essential for machinery and equipment.
Purchase invoices
They help identify models, age, and reference prices.
Plans
They facilitate the location of areas, facilities and surfaces.
Previous photographs
They can prove the status, disposition and existence of assets.
Accounting
It is especially relevant for inventory and loss of profits.
Orders and contracts
They can help to prove planned activity.
Maintenance parts
They are used to reconstruct the previous state of machinery and facilities.
Fire department report or report available
You can provide information about the intervention and the scenario encountered.
Alarm logs and systems
When they exist and are accessible, they can contribute to the temporal analysis of the incident.
Repair estimates
They must be technically reviewed before simply incorporating them into an assessment.
Emergency bills
They allow for proof of costs already incurred.
The origin of the fire and the assessment of damages are not exactly the same thing
Determine the area of origin
It may require a specific fire investigation methodology and proper preservation of the scene.
Identify the cause
It is not always possible to reach a single conclusion. A rigorous report should reflect the level of certainty and the hypotheses compatible with the evidence.
Damage and cause may require different specialists
Electrical engineering, machinery, structures, chemistry or fire investigation may require specific technical profiles.
Optima Pericial can structure the assignment according to the problem
In a complex accident, we define what should be assessed and what issues require additional specialized support.
The cause may be relevant to a claim against a third party
If there are indications of external responsibility, the technical evidence must be coordinated with the corresponding legal strategy.
Insurance company expert and insured's expert: what's the difference
They both perform a technical function
It is not correct to state that the insurance company's expert necessarily manipulates or reduces the valuation.
They represent different positions within the procedure
The expert appointed by the insured provides their own assessment and allows for a comparison of criteria with the company.
A court-appointed expert must act objectively
The Civil Procedure Law requires the expert to declare under oath or promise that he has acted and will act with the greatest possible objectivity, assessing both what is favorable and detrimental to either party.
A party report must be technically defensible
Overvaluing damage without foundation can harm the credibility of the case and, in the context of article 39, a manifestly disproportionate valuation may have consequences on the appraisal costs.
Mistakes that can harm an industrial fire claim
Accepting a valuation without understanding the items
Before agreeing, it is advisable to know what damages have been included, what criteria have been used, and what items are excluded.
Signing documents without reviewing their scope
An agreement, settlement or acceptance may have legal consequences that should be assessed by a lawyer.
Removing machinery without documenting it
If you must leave the ship, it is advisable to record the serial number, status, and destination.
Mix damage and upgrades
Rebuilding better than before can generate differences that must be separated from the strictly compensable cost.
Use only accounting values
Accounting is a source of evidence, but it does not by itself determine all the criteria for compensation.
Forget the saved
Assets that retain value are part of economic analysis.
Not checking for underinsurance
It can make a very significant difference in the final compensation.
Include loss of uncovered profits
The existence of a business loss does not automatically imply that it is insured.
Failure to prove stock
In warehouses with constant movement, reconstructing the stock from the day of the fire can be especially complex.
Do not separate fire damage from water or smoke damage
This distinction can facilitate the inspection and the technical budget.
Waiting too long to request a second assessment
As the cleaning and reconstruction progresses, some of the original evidence disappears.
Fire assessment in Ibiza, Mallorca and the Balearic Islands
Insularity can influence real costs
Transportation, equipment movement, availability of certain suppliers or delivery times may differ from other areas.
We do not apply a generic Balearic surcharge
Any discrepancies must be substantiated through budgets, bids, deadlines, or actual project prices.
Replacement of specialized machinery
A machine that must be imported or installed by external technicians may generate additional logistics that must be justified.
Season and loss of profits
In businesses with strong seasonality, a fire on a specific date can have a different economic effect than the same incident in the off-season.
Ibiza
At Optima Pericial we work from Ibiza and can study business claims that require damage reports and insurance claims.
Majorca
We also handle projects in Mallorca within the scope of our professional practice and reach.
Menorca and Formentera
The inspection plan depends on the urgency, complexity of the incident, and specialists needed.
What should a solid expert report on an industrial fire contain?
Job Identification
It must be clear what is being requested of the expert.
Background
Date, known circumstances and actions already taken.
Documentation received
Document traceability is important to understand where each piece of data comes from.
Inspections carried out
Date, areas visited and access limitations.
Technical description of the installation
Use, processes, machinery and relevant systems.
Damage inventory
Separated by categories and zones.
Assessment methodology
It must be explained why each criterion is used.
Budgets and references
Important figures need backing.
Depreciation treatment
Where appropriate, they should be explained and linked to the applicable criteria.
Saved
They must be identified when they have an impact on the calculation.
Loss of profits
If it is part of the order and the coverage, it must be clearly separated from material damages.
Conclusions
The report must answer the technical questions of the assignment without turning hypotheses into certainties.
Annexes
Photographs, invoices, offers, calculations, and documentation can be incorporated in an organized manner.
How we handle industrial fires at Optima Pericial
1. We analyze the initial situation
You explain to us what happened, what the insurance company has communicated, and what stage the case is at.
2. We reviewed the scope
We define whether we need to value real estate, machinery, inventory, lost profits, or other items.
3. We studied the available documentation
The policy and inventories can condition the technical strategy from the outset.
4. We inspect the damage
We document the status and limitations of the inspection.
5. We request additional information
Budgets, invoices, accounting, maintenance reports or other documents depending on each item.
6. We quantify
We apply the relevant technical and contractual criteria.
7. We contrast discrepancies
If there is an insurance company valuation, we analyze where the differences lie and what documentation supports each position.
8. We prepared the report
We present the findings in a structured and traceable way.
9. We support the expert phase
When the assignment requires it, the report can be used in negotiation, contradictory expert testimony, or legal proceedings.
When is it particularly advantageous to hire an expert witness?
Fires involving high-value machinery
Small differences in the repair or replacement criteria can represent significant amounts.
Factories with prolonged shutdown
The coordination between material damage and loss of profits takes on special importance.
Claims involving large volumes of stock
Inventory testing and reconstruction may be one of the main points of the case file.
Disagreements about underinsurance
It is necessary to review both the interest rate and the amounts and conditions agreed upon.
Disagreements over cause
Additional technical research may be necessary.
Smoke damage without direct destruction
The discussion usually focuses on whether the equipment is recoverable and on the actual extent of the contamination.
Compensation offer difficult to reconstruct
If it is not clear how the figure was reached, a self-assessment allows for comparison of items.
Possible claim against a third party
The technical evidence must be preserved, also considering that possible avenue.
How much does an expert report on an industrial fire cost?
There is no standard price that applies to all claims.
Surface
It affects the inspection and documentation time.
Number of assets
A factory with hundreds of machines requires a much more complex inventory.
Team Specialization
It may be necessary to incorporate technicians from different disciplines.
Stock
Rebuilding stock may require additional accounting analysis.
Loss of profits
Its quantification significantly expands the scope.
Investigation of the cause
It must be budgeted separately when it requires specific methodology or specialists.
Contradictory expert opinion
Intervention under Article 38 may require meetings, technical negotiation, and review of additional documentation.
Judicial ratification
It must be considered according to the order and the procedure.
At Optima Pericial we prefer to first review the magnitude of the incident and define exactly what the report should address.
How long does a fire damage assessment take?
The original draft gave generic timeframes of two to four weeks. There is no universal duration.
An initial inspection may be a priority
When a facility is about to be cleaned, demolished, or rebuilt, documentation can be urgent.
The final assessment may take longer
It may depend on budgets, dismantling, inventories, and testing.
Specialized machinery lengthens the analysis
Sometimes it is necessary to wait for diagnoses from manufacturers or technical services.
Lost profits require sufficient data
A figure should not be finalized before the necessary business information is available.
The contradictory expert opinion has its own legal timelines
Article 38 establishes specific deadlines for appointment, third expert, challenge and payment in certain phases.
Why choose Optima Pericial for an industrial fire in the Balearic Islands?
We work to build an explainable valuation
Every important figure must be able to be linked to a budget item, a criterion, and a source.
We are not starting from a target figure
The strength of a ruling lies in its rigor, not in inflating compensation.
We analyzed the policy from a technical perspective
This allows for the separation of existing damage, claimed damage, and potentially covered damage.
We can intervene before there is an offer
In significant incidents, it makes sense to document from the beginning.
We can also intervene when a disagreement already exists
We reviewed the available valuation and looked for the technical origin of the differences.
We work in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands
Proximity makes it easier to study incidents in facilities where preserving evidence and coordinating visits can be especially important.
The report can be used out of court or in court
The Civil Procedure Law allows the parties to submit expert opinions and, when appropriate, request the intervention of the expert to explain their conclusions.
If your company has suffered a fire and the financial amount is significant, an independent valuation can help you determine which damages are substantiated, how they should be quantified, and where the real discrepancy with the company lies.
Frequently asked questions about assessing damage from industrial fires
What does an expert assess after a factory fire?
Depending on the scope of coverage, damage to the building, facilities, machinery, inventory, equipment, demolition and cleanup costs, and other items may be assessed. If business interruption coverage exists, it may also be necessary to analyze losses resulting from business shutdowns.
Every day that passes without an independent assessment could cost you thousands of euros in compensation. Contact Optima Pericial now and ensure that the damage to your installation is properly documented and valued.
How long do I have to report a fire to the insurance company?
Article 16 of the Insurance Contract Law establishes a general maximum period of seven days from the date the loss is known, unless the policy has set a longer period.
Does the insurance company have to make any payment before the entire appraisal is completed?
Yes. Article 18 states that, in any case, you must pay within forty days of receiving the claim declaration the minimum amount you may owe according to the circumstances you are aware of.
What do I do if I disagree with the insurer's valuation?
You can appoint your own expert, and if there is no agreement between the valuations, Article 38 of the Insurance Contract Law regulates a procedure that may involve a third expert. It is advisable to coordinate the technical aspects with legal advice.
Who pays the third expert in article 38?
Article 39 establishes as a rule that each party pays its own expert and that the fees of the third expert and other appraisal expenses are paid in half, except in the case of manifestly disproportionate valuation provided for in the rule itself.
Is loss of profit always covered after a fire?
No. The appropriate coverage must exist, and the policy limits and conditions must apply. The Insurance Contract Law regulates business interruption insurance, but the existence of a business loss does not, in itself, mean that it is covered by any property damage policy.
What is underinsurance in an industrial building?
This occurs when the insured sum is less than the value of the insured interest. Article 30 establishes a proportional reduction of the compensation as a general rule, although it allows the parties to exclude the application of this rule.
Should I keep the burned machinery until the expert sees it?
Safety and the obligation to minimize damage take precedence. Whenever reasonably possible, items should be documented before removal, and sufficient information regarding their identification, condition, and destination should be retained. Emergency response should not be obstructed solely to preserve evidence.
How long does an industrial fire investigation take?
There is no universal timeframe. It depends on the magnitude of the fire, the machinery affected, the inventory, the necessary tests, budgets, and the existence of business interruption losses. In major incidents, an initial inspection may be urgent even if the final assessment takes longer.
Can Optima Pericial assess an industrial fire in Ibiza or Mallorca?
At Optima Pericial, we work from Ibiza providing expert advice, technical reports, valuations, and claims assessments. We can analyze the scope of a business claim in the Balearic Islands and determine which technical disciplines are required for the valuation.