BK 1 Basic Inspection Guide Flashcards
What is minimum size for numbers/letters in an address on an occupancy?
4 inches high by 2 inches wide
- height in inches 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
Who may require that a key box be installed in and approved location?
Fire chief
What is the minimum size for FDC signs?
8” wide and 4”high
Fire hose and extinguisher cabinets must have a sign with letters at least how tall?
3 inches
When must a responsible resident reside on the premises?
Apt House- 16 or more units
Hotel- 20 or more guest rooms
Smoke detectors required by chapter 9 of LAMC shall be tested every how many months?
Six months
Fire hose in standpipe hose outlets and hose cabinets must be how long?
100 feet in length
When and where are fire alarm system is required?
APT HOUSE- 3 or more stories or 16+ units
HOTEL- 3 or more stories or 20+ rooms
What is the exception to the fire alarm required rule?
Fire alarm systems are not required in buildings constructed or converted to such use prior to September 19, 1947
Fire alarm systems shall be tested when?
Annually
What is the minimum width of walkways, Aisles, and Aisle ways?
44 inches
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
Exit signs and directional signs shall have block letters at least how many inches in height?
6 inches, with a stroke of not less than 3/4”
Stairway identification signs are required in buildings how tall?
Buildings 3 or more stories
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
Stairwell signs shall be square with a minimum dimension of how many inches?
12 inches
BK 57 states MIN size 12”x18”
Extinguishers shall be inspected, emptied, and serviced when?
Yearly, or after each use, which ever occurs first
Wire, 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