What is a site plan?

A site plan is accurately described as a sketch depicting the arrangement of property features. This includes essential elements such as the placement of buildings, access points, parking lots, landscaping, and other site-specific details that are crucial for various analyses, including fire investigations and planning purposes.

In the context of arson and fire investigations, having a clear site plan helps investigators understand the layout of the site, which can be vital in determining how fire spread or how occupants may have evacuated the area during an incident. Additionally, it provides a visual reference for documenting the scene and aids in communicating findings with other investigators, law enforcement, and legal parties.

Understanding the layout represented in a site plan can also assist in assessing safety hazards, planning for emergency responses, and improving future designs to mitigate fire risk.