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1
Q

What is minimum size for numbers/letters in an

address on an occupancy?

A

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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2
Q

Who may require that a “KEYBOX” be installed in

an approved location?

A

Fire Chief

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3
Q

What is the minimum size for FDC signs?

A

8” wide and 4” high

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4
Q

Fire hose and extinguisher cabinets must have a

sign with letters at least how tall?

A

Fire hose and extinguisher cabinets must have a

sign with letters at least how tall?

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5
Q

When must a responsible resident reside on the

premises?

A

APT HOUSE - 16 or more units

HOTEL - 20 or more guest rooms

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6
Q

Smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of LAMC

shall be tested every how many months?

A

Six months

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7
Q

Fire hose in standpipe hose outlets and hose

cabinets must be how long?

A

100 feet in length

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8
Q

When and where are fire alarm systems required?

A

APT HOUSE - 3 or more stories or 16+units

HOTEL - 3 or more stories or 20+rooms

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9
Q

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

A

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

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10
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Fire alarm systems shall be tested when?

A

Annually

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11
Q

What is the minimum width for walkways, aisles,

and aisle ways?

A

44 inches

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12
Q

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

A

29 inches. Must be 30 inches above the floor and

landing

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13
Q

Exit signs and directional signs shall have block

letters at least how many inches in height?

A

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

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14
Q

Stairway identification signs are required in

buildings how tall?

A

Buildings 3 or more stories

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15
Q

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

A

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

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16
Q

Stairwell signs shall be square and with a minimum

dimension of how many inches?

A

12 inches

BK 57 states MIN size 12” x 18”

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17
Q

Extinguishers shall be inspected, emptied, and

serviced when?

A

Yearly, or after each use, whichever occurs first

18
Q

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

A

7 feet between the roof and the obstruction

19
Q

Passageways on roofs must be provided every

how many feet?

A

50 feet

20
Q

How many extra sprinkler heads must be

maintained?

A

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

21
Q

Extinguishers shall not have a gross weight over

how many pounds?

A

40 pounds

22
Q

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

A

5 feet

23
Q

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?

A

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

24
Q

The use or display of compressed gases or

liquefied gases shall not exceed how many days?

A

30 consecutive days

25
Q

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.

A

15 feet, 100 feet

  • *DB 14-13 is same 15 and 100 feet**
  • *BK 57 states 20 and 100 feet**
26
Q

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?

A

14 feet

BK 57 states 18 feet

27
Q

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?

A

25 feet

28
Q

A Division 5 Permit is required for Spray Booths

with any dimension how many feet or greater?

A

3 feet

29
Q

Liquefied flammable gas cylinders shall not exceed

___ water capacity in size

A

5.76 gallons

30
Q

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

A

50%

31
Q

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

A

60 gallons

32
Q

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

A

10’

33
Q

LFG used for the preparation or warming of food

for retail sale is

A

prohibited

34
Q

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

A

36”, 1,750 PSIG

35
Q

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

A

3’, 3’6”

36
Q

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 _____.

A

150’, such travel may be increased to 200’ if

automatic sprinkler system is present

37
Q

Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel

when serving:

A
  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
38
Q

Double acting doors shall not be used as exits

when the following conditions exist:

A
  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
39
Q

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

A

3’ width, 6’8” in height

40
Q

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

A

32”

41
Q

CHIEF’S REGULATION #4
ANNUALLY

FIVE YEARS

A

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

42
Q

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:

A

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS:

CLASS IA 60 Gallons
CLASS IB 120 Gallons
CLASS IC 180 Gallons

240 Gallons

CLASS II 240 Gallons
CLASS III 500 Gallons

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