Data Centers: Energy Systems, Fire Risk, and Liability Concerns

This one-hour course provides an overview of forensic and engineering considerations related to energy systems in modern data centers. Attendees will examine how power architecture, UPS and battery systems, cooling methods, and grid integration challenges can contribute to operational disruptions, property damage, fire risk, and liability exposure. Through analysis of a real-world data center fire case study, attendees will explore failure mechanisms, causation factors, and investigative considerations relevant to forensic engineering and claims evaluation. The presentation also reviews emerging industry trends, including increased power density and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, and discusses how these developments may influence risk profiles and incident investigations, involving data center facilities.