1.1 This practice sets forth guidelines for the collection and preservation of information and physical evidence and the preparation of a documentation report relative to any incident(s) involving personal injury, property damage, or commercial loss which may reasonably be expected to be the subject of litigation.

1.2 For additional standards promulgated by ASTM committee E-30 on Forensic Sciences, see Practices E 620, E 678, E860, and E 1188.