1.1 This practice covers guidelines for the collection and preservation of information and physical items by any technical investigator pertaining to an incident that can be reasonably expected to be the subject of litigation.

1.2 For additional standards promulgated by ASTM Committee E-30, see Practices E 620, E 678, E 860, and E 1020.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Index Terms

forensic engineers; forensic sciences;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 19.020 (Test conditions and procedures in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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