National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 2004 Edition. It was issued by the Standards Council on January 16, 2004, with an effective date of February 5, 2004, and supersedes all previous editions. This edition of NFPA 921 was approved as an American National Standard on January 16, 2004. 268 p. This document is designed to assist individuals who are charged with the responsibility of investigating and analyzing fire and explosion incidents and rendering opinions as to the origin, cause, responsibility, or prevention of such incidents.