BK 1 Flashcards by Casey Ketelsleger

What is minimum size for numbers/letters in an

address on an occupancy?

4 inches high by 2 inches wide
*Height in inched shall be 1/10 of the distance in
feet from the property line to the structure as
seen from the street which the structure faces
*The width of the numbers shall be 1/2 the height

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Who may require that a “KEYBOX” be installed in

an approved location?

Fire Chief

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What is the minimum size for FDC signs?

8” wide and 4” high

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Fire hose and extinguisher cabinets must have a

sign with letters at least how tall?

Fire hose and extinguisher cabinets must have a

sign with letters at least how tall?

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When must a responsible resident reside on the

premises?

APT HOUSE - 16 or more units

HOTEL - 20 or more guest rooms

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Smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of LAMC

shall be tested every how many months?

Six months

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Fire hose in standpipe hose outlets and hose

cabinets must be how long?

100 feet in length

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When and where are fire alarm systems required?

APT HOUSE - 3 or more stories or 16+units

HOTEL - 3 or more stories or 20+rooms

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When and where are fire alarm systems required? - What is the exception to this rule?

Fire alarm systems are not required in buildings
constructed or converted to such use prior to
September 19, 1947

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Fire alarm systems shall be tested when?

Annually

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What is the minimum width for walkways, aisles,

and aisle ways?

44 inches

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A fire escape via window indicates that the window
shall have a minimum dimension of how many
inches when open?

29 inches. Must be 30 inches above the floor and

landing

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Exit signs and directional signs shall have block

letters at least how many inches in height?

Six inches, with a stroke of not less than 3/4”

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Stairway identification signs are required in

buildings how tall?

Buildings 3 or more stories

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Stairway identification signs are required at each
floor level landing in every stairshaft. What four
pieces of info must each sign contain?

Floor level
Lower and upper terminations of stairwell
Roof access Yes or No?
Stairwell identification

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Stairwell signs shall be square and with a minimum

dimension of how many inches?

12 inches

BK 57 states MIN size 12” x 18”

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Extinguishers shall be inspected, emptied, and

serviced when?

Yearly, or after each use, whichever occurs first

Wires, rods, aerial or antenna masts may be
attached to a roof structure provided there is a full
clearance of how many feet?

7 feet between the roof and the obstruction

Passageways on roofs must be provided every

how many feet?

50 feet

How many extra sprinkler heads must be

maintained?

1-300 heads = 6 extra
301-1000 = 12 extra
1001+ = 24 extra

Extinguishers shall not have a gross weight over

how many pounds?

40 pounds

Extinguishers shall be installed so that the top of
the extinguisher is not more than how many feet
above the floor?

5 feet

A special permit shall be required for any storage,
display, sale, or other use of Christmas trees within
buildings where more than how many trees are
located?

More than 10 trees
BK 57 states more than 10 trees
Vol 6 states more than 25 xmas trees in a
building require a special permit

The use or display of compressed gases or

liquefied gases shall not exceed how many days?

30 consecutive days

A supplementary disconnecting switch is required for auto fueling stations. The switch must not be closer than __ feet nor farther than __ feet from any dispenser.

15 feet, 100 feet * *DB 14-13 is same 15 and 100 feet** * *BK 57 states 20 and 100 feet**

No hose used for transferring Class I, II, or IIIA liquids from any fixed dispensing apparatus shall be more than how many feet, including nozzle?

14 feet | **BK 57 states 18 feet**

No open flame producing device used on any Public Garage or Auto Fueling Station premises shall be located or brought within how many feet of any dispenser, except heaters installed as required by Section 57.100.32?

25 feet

A Division 5 Permit is required for Spray Booths | with any dimension how many feet or greater?

3 feet

Liquefied flammable gas cylinders shall not exceed | ___ water capacity in size

5.76 gallons

Liquefied flammable gas cylinders shall not be filled with more than ___ of normal charging capacity

50%

The total amount of liquefied flammable gas cylinders on the premises shall not exceed _____ at any time

60 gallons

LFG used for space heating shall be supplied from a fuel cylinder located out side of and at least ___ from any assembly occupancy

10’

LFG used for the preparation or warming of food | for retail sale is

prohibited

An approved heater and piping system shall be used. Flexible hose in length up to ___ may be sued if it is designed for a minimum bursting pressure of ____, and such hose shall me marked with “L.P-GAS” or “LPG” labeling

36”, 1,750 PSIG

Every aisle shall be not less than __ if serving only one side, and not less than ____ wide if serving both sides

3’, 3’6”

In areas occupied by seats and in Group A occupancies without seats the line of travel to an exit door by an aisle shall be not more than _____.

150’, such travel may be increased to 200’ if | automatic sprinkler system is present

Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel | when serving:

1. any assembly occupancy 2. any hazardous area or Group H occupancy 3. Any building or portion of a building with an occupant load of 50 or more

Double acting doors shall not be used as exits | when the following conditions exist:

1. occupant load served by the door is 100 or more 2. door is part of a fire assembly 3. door is part of a smoke and draft control assembly 4. panic hardware is required or provided on the door. A double acting door shall be provided with a view panel of not less than 200 square inches

Every required exit doorway shall be of a size so as to permit the installation of a door not one less than ____ in width and and not less than ___ in height

3’ width, 6’8” in height

When installed, exit doors shall be capable of opening so that the clear width of the exit is not less than

32”

CHIEF’S REGULATION #4 ANNUALLY FIVE YEARS

Annual 1) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (FIRE PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEM) 2) FIRE ESCAPE ASSEMBLY (EXTERIOR) 3) AUTOMATIC ELEVATORS FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICE RECALL/OVERRIDE 4) AUTOMATIC CLOSING FIRE ASSEMBLY ACTIVATED BY APPROVED/LISTED SMOKE SYSTEM DETECTORS 5) EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM (EMERGENCY SYSTEMS)UNIT BATTERY EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR Five Years 1) CLASS I(DRY) 2) CLASS II (WET) 3) COMBINED SYSTEM 4) AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER 5) FIRE DOORS AUTOMATIC CLOSING FIRE ASSEMBLY (HEAT RELEASED) CENTRAL BATTERY

TABLE 30-B AMOUNTS OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENT FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: COMBINATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WITH NOT MORE THAN THE EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF CLASS IA, IB, OR IC LIQUIDS SET FORTH ABOVE COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS:

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: CLASS IA 60 Gallons CLASS IB 120 Gallons CLASS IC 180 Gallons 240 Gallons CLASS II 240 Gallons CLASS III 500 Gallons