13-04 Vacant Buildings

Question 1

Vacant buildings:

Who is the agency responsible for the abatement of buildings which constitute a nuisance, are hazardous, or in a substandard condition.

Answer 1

The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

Question 2

Vacant Buildings:

The Fire Department will place ___ inch by ___ inch placards (red background, white reflective stripes and a white reflective border) on at least two sides of this structure to alert incoming fire companies.

(Include updated fire code dimensions)

Answer 2

24” by 30”

Fire code: 24” by 24”

Question 3

Vacant buildings:

Who is responsible for properly securing the vacant/abandoned building from unauthorized access?

Answer 3

The owner

The placement of placards does not relieve the owner of securing the site

Question 4

Vacant buildings:

Normally the LAFD will attach the placards for a vacant building. If the owner chooses to install the placards or use a private company, have the owner notify the Fire Marshal’s office, in writing, within ___ days of the date of the notification letter

Answer 4

14 days then he can go to pick them up

Question 5

Vacant buildings:

Fire Department members shall notify who if they discover a vacant/abandoned property that presents a danger to firefighters?

Answer 5

MFC floor captain

The information provided to the MFC shall also be entered in FPOS and the StationJournal (F-2).