Captain quiz session #38 Flashcards by robert villa

According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” all fire department sprinkler and standpipe inlet connections shall be provided with approved signs indicating the type of system and the area served. Signs shall be not less that ____ in width and _____ in height.

8 inches; 4 inches

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” in the event an apartment house has ____ or more dwelling units, or a hotel has ___ or more guest rooms, either the owner, or a responsible resident have charge shall reside on the premises.

16; 20

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of the LAMC shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every ?

6 months

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” an approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for all of the following.

apartment houses 3 or more stories in height

apartment houses containing 16 or more dwelling units

hotels, 3 or more stories in height

buildings constructed to apartment use prior to September 19 1947

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” other than single family dwellings, one unobstructed aisle that leads to each required exit. The minimum width, when not otherwise specified, shall be ?

44 inches

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” if a fire alarm system is found to be inoperative during a routine general, night or pre-fire plan inspection, the following procedures should be followed:

issue a fire/life safety violation (F-340C)

the alarm system should be restored to full operation immediately

a fire watch shall be maintained if the alarm system cannot be serviced and restored

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” fire alarm systems shall be tested___ and in accordance with approved written test procedures in a manner satisfactory to the chief.

Annually

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” access to a fire escape is allowed by a window open-able from the interior without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort. Such window opening shall have a minimum dimension of ____ when open.

29 inches

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” emergency lighting if provided, shall be maintained in operable conditions at all times. To assure that the emergency lighting system is working properly, the system shall be operated and tested?

Monthly

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” exit signs and directional exit signs shall have block letters at least ___ in height?

6 inches

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” buildings ___ or more stories in height shall be provided with approved stairway identification signs at each floor level landing in every stair shaft.

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” stairway identification signs shall be square in shape with a minimum dimension of ?

12 inches

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” stairway identification signs shall conform to all of the following requirements

The numbers of the floor level shall be placed in the middle of the sign

The wording “Roof Access” or “No Roof Access” shall be above the floor designation

Stair designation shall be located at the bottom of the sign

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” at least one Class 2A portable fire extinguisher shall be provided on each floor and distributed throughout the building in such a manner that the horizontal distance of travel to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed?

75 feet

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” one or more additional fire extinguishers of suitable type and size shall be installed for protection of special hazards in public portions of hotels and apartment houses as designated by the chief. Kitchens shall be provided with ___ extinguishers.

10 BC

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” every required pressurized portable fire extinguisher shall be inspected, emptied, and serviced ____.

Annually and After Use

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” guy wires, rods, aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than 30 degrees provided there is full clearance of ___ or more between the roof and said obstruction.

7 feet

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” an unobstructed passageway for use by the fire department shall be provided through or around any approved structure or equipment installations on roof surfaces. Passageways shall be at least ___ wide

36 inches

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” automatic sprinkler systems with 301 to 1000 sprinklers, shall be provided with ____ spare sprinkler heads

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” approved noncombustible storage bins may be located adjacent to a minimum one- hour wall and a minimum of __ from any building opening:

10 feet

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” automatic closing fire door assemblies that are activated by approved smoke detectors shall be required to be Chief’s Regulation #4 tested every:

year

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” automatic elevators shall be Chief’s Regulation #4 tested every:

year

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” the minimum size for numbers to indicate the correct address of a building is ?

4” high by 2” wide

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According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels,” fire hose stored in hose cabinets shall be maintained in readiness for immediate emergency use, ____ in length and in good condition.

100

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According to Book 1, "Basic Inspection Guide - apartments , hotels Condominiums, and apartment/hotels," the bottom of a stairway identification sign shall be ___ feet above the floor of the stairway landing.

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," containers over ___ gallon capacity which have contained flammable liquids shall not be stored at an auto fueling station or public garage unless all vapors have been removed:

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," auto fueling stations shall have "No Smoking - Stop Motor" signs having letters at least ___ high shall be conspicuously posted:

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," auto fueling stations shall have on their premises ___ separate portable fire extinguishers, with a minimum rating of ___?

2; 2A 20Bc

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," within ___ of every dispenser there shall be at least one portable fire extinguisher:

75 feet

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," auto fueling stations dispensing liquefied flammable gas shall have ____, ___ extinguishers; one shall be located within___ of the dispenser.

2 ; 10BC; 25

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," combustible liquid storage, in approved containers, inside a building at an auto fueling station is limited to ___ gallon capacity.

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," storage of small arms ammunition of over ____ requires the approval of the Fire Prevention Bureau as to location, fire protection equipment, warning placards and signs:

1000 pounds

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," over ____ of small arms ammunition must be stored in an approved manner and location:

500 pounds

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," small arms ammunition is defined as?

.75 caliber or less

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," small arms ammunition shall be separated from flammable liquids, flammable solids, and oxidizing materials by a distance of ____:

25 feet

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," flammable aerosols may be displayed in retail sales areas if they are limited to :

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," drums or carboys storage of acid/corrosive materials shall not be stacked more than ___

2 containers high

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," the storage of corrosive materials outside of buildings shall be ___ feet from buildings or property lines.

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," open flames are prohibited within ___ of any auto fueling station dispenser.

25 feet

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," approved air heaters in auto fueling stations where installations are at least ___ above the floor.

8 feet

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," dispensing hoses for the dispensing of motor fuel in auto fueling stations are not to be over ___ feet long, including the nozzle.

14 feet

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," flammable and combustible liquids shall be in approved metal or plastic containers not over ___ capacity?

5 gallon

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," repair and storage areas of garages shall be separated. Repair work involving the use of open flame shall be kept at least ____ feet from storage sections of garages.

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," a maximum of ___ storage of flammable liquids is permitted in a basement.

Flammable liquid storage in a basement is strictly prohibited

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," sleeping rooms in basements are prohibited by the building code unless:

every room has at least one open-able window or every room has an exterior door for emergency escape or rescue

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," liquefied flammable gas dispensing apparatus shall be located not less than ___ feet from basements, cellars, or pits exceeding two feet in depth.

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 - Specific Hazards," the only flammable liquids inside an auto fuel station building are:

packaged items

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," all of the following occupancies or conditions will normally be inspected by fire station responsibility except:

a. Group A occupancies with an occupant load of less than 100 persons **b. Group B occupancies less than 5 stories in height and less than 40,000 sq ft total on all floors** c. Group H (repair garage) occupancies d. Group R-1 occupancies less than 6 stories in height

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," the purpose of the Station Fire Prevention program is?

Obtain complete coverage of the city

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," All matters relating to fire prevention at the station level are under the direct supervision of the line officers concerned. When conditions are found which require special information, technical knowledge or change, it is the responsibility of the line officers to secure the necessary information from:

Manual of Operation

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," the "quarterly drive-through" report shall be forwarded to ___ by____?

Battalion Commander | 10 days of the date of each inspection

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," enclosed corridor apartments, 5- 15 units in sized are inspected?

once every 3 years

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," Assembly Occupancies whose permitted occupancy load is less than 100 occupants, are inspected?

twice a year - 6 months apart

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," station commanders will govern their inspection activities by ?

conditions which exist in their fire prevention districts

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," the modified inspection cycle for company fire prevention inspections will either be an annual or a three- year inspection cycle based on?

the number of exits required

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," all new construction, including major additions or remodeling, is supervised by:

the Fire Prevention Bureau

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," the purpose of general occupancy inspections with one required exit is for:

Fire prevention and Pre-Fire Planning

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," the purpose of enclosed corridor apartment inspections with 16 or more units or 3-5 stories in height is for :

Fire prevention and Correction of immediate life hazards

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," the basic fire prevention principles are:

Limitation, isolation, separation, elimination

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," to verify hazardous material inventories on BP-8's and check for valid Division 8 certifications,

once every three years

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," requests fro deviation from the inspection requirements contained in the Manual of Operation shall be made in writing, through channels, to?

Commander Bureau of Emergency Services

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," if a "twice each year" inspection is required in a company fire prevention inspection occupancy, the maiximum time between night inspections is?

1 year

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," accessor's map book pages for the complete fire prevention district are to be kept at each fire station. These maps are used in establishing?

Legal descriptions of property

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," updates of accessor's map books or pages are automatically sent to the affected stations by:

Brush Clearance Unit

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume 6 Fire Prevention/General," when a fire prevention complaint is received at the fire station, an_____ form shall be filled out in accordance with the Manual of Operation.

F-334

According to the Manual of Operation, all requests for alteration, addition, or deletion of communication equipment shall be forwarded, through channels, to?

Bureau Commander, Supports Services

According to the Manual of Operation, requests for alterations, improvements, additions or installations to any fire department facility shall be submitted and forwarded to ___ who will review and approve or disapprove the request.

Respective Bureau Commander

According to Training Bulletin #54 "Hazardous Illegal Mezzanines," in industrial facilities, mezzanines used for control equipment may be glazed (windows) on ___ sides.

all sides.

According to the Manual of Operations, "Personnel Procedures/ General," when a member is temporarily restricted from participation in on-duty athletic activities, a letterhead report with all pertinent information shall be forwarded by the member's commanding officer, through channels, to the __ stating the reason for the restriction.

Operations Commander

According to the Manual of Operation, " Reports and Records/ Procedures," the F-63 shall be used by stations to report the activities of inspection and re-inspections. The F-63 shall be forwarded on a ____basis to the Battalion Office, no later than_____.

Quarterly, the last working shift of the quarter

According to Book 83, "Fire Investigation Manual," cigarettes require good insulation in order to cause flaming combustion with an average incubation or smoldering time about?

90 minutes

According to Department Bulletin #14-13 "2014-2015 Annual Fire Safety Inspection,'' during a fire station safety inspection , the apparatus floor is checked to ensure that the space used as a walkway between the apparatus is a minimum width of:

24 inches

According to Department Bulletin #14-13 "2014-2015 Annual Fire Safety Inspection,'' all recordable injuries and illness entries on the Cal/OSHA Form 300 shall be entered within _____of notification:

6 working days

According to the Manual of Operation, " Volume lll/Apparatus - General," when gasoline is dispensed from a gasoline pump to a safety can, the can shall be outside of the building. When not possible to follow the above order in any manner, a request for the deviation shall be made in writing to?

Fire Chief

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume I/ Emergency Operation-General," it shall be the incident Commander's responsibility to notify Metro when situation develop that a "sigalert" would help to inform citizens of an inconvenience or hazardous condition. This notification would include street closings due to emergency incidents greater than:

30 minutes

According to the Manual of Operation, "Volume I/ Emergency Operation-General," any member finding money, jewelry, or other valuables at the scene of an emergency will report the fact to their commanding officer who will report it to the Incident Commander. If the proper owner cannot be located, the valuables will be forwarded to:

The Arson Investigation Section

According to Training Bulletin #139, "Air Management Policy/NFPA 1404," exit from an IDLH environment should be initiated:

Before the low air alarm begins to sound

According to Training Bulletin #164, "Optional Transitional Attack With Handlines," prior to executing a Transitional Attack:

gain as much situational awareness as possible communicate and coordinate tactical intent apply water into doors or windows that have volatile smoke showing

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," in world of subway tunnels, an exit sign does not necessary lead one to a public way, but leads to a/an?

Point of safety

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," there are numerous emergency exits within the blue line tunnel/station complex. They are spaced approximately ___ throughout the 2-1/2' outlets are provided at track level every?

800 feet

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," throughout the entire blue line tunnel, (2") 2-1/2 outlets are provided at track level every?

250 feet

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," in the event of an undercar fire, an automatic sprinkler system (under car deluge system) has been installed at track level at each station. This system is activated by?

depressing the button located at the end of the platform

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," the light rail car is an articulated six-axle rail car with an operating cab each end. The "A" end is identified by:

the end where the pantograph is attached

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," the maximum passenger capacity in each light rail blue line car is ?

237 passengers

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," power to the blue line train is accomplished through contact between?

the pantograph and contact wire

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," light rail blue line trains are powered by :

750 v dc

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," if the need arises to warn or stop oncoming rail traffic, use___ spaced___ in both directions:

red flags or flares | 800 feet

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," blue light stations give fire department personnel the ability to de-energize the overhead cantenary system in that segment. Which of the following statements is correct regarding shutting down electrical power to the blue line train?

if the pantograph is in contact with an energized section , the entire train is energized

According to Training Bulletin #70, "Blue Line," the deluge sprinkler system that protects the train's undercarriage is located?

at track level at each station

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," firefighters applying water in the vicinity of high voltage should maintain a distance of ____ from the energized source.

33 feet

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," aerial ladders shall not be placed in close proximity to power lines and electrical devices. Aerial ladders must be kept at least ____ away from all power lines and devices.

10 feet

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," occupants trapped in a vehicle by energized wires should remain in their vehicle until the power is de-engergized. However they may be able to drive the vehicle clear of the wires. In this situation, the vehicle should be driven clear of the wires by at least____.

35 feet

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," heavy smoke, flames and heat from wildfires can create an electrical path between an energized source and ground causing electrical transmission lines to short circuit. With heavy smoke present, firefighters should be cognizant of remaining at least ___ from transmission lines and ____ from transmission towers.

100 feet 35 feet

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," whenever possible avoid applying water on an electrical fire of any magnitude and maintain a safe distance from the energized equipment. The LADWP recommends not approaching a high-voltage source closer than ____.

one's body length

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," when cutting wires attached to a building, all of the following safeguards shall be adhered to.

use mechanical axe with rubber gauntlet gloves do not reach over charged wires cut close to the service bracket in order to make all loose ends dead

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," wires on poles can be cut by firefighters under which of the following circumstances?

low-voltage wires and there is an immediate life hazard

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," the clearly identified method to assure that fire personnel and other responders do not enter "life hazard zones" includes the use of:

3 horizontal strands of fireline tape

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," the safest tactic regarding the use of hose streams around a high voltage source is to?

protect exposures

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," making a building safe from electrical hazards should be completed in the safest and most efficient method possible. The two main methods for de-energizing a building are

opening the main or breaker switches at the electrical panel and cutting wires

According to Training Bulletin #8, "Electrical Hazards," voltage definitions are referenced by the amount of voltage carried through conductors. Which of the following is correct?

Extremely high voltage is defined as voltages in excess of 60,000 volts High voltage is defined as voltage from 600 volts up to 59,999 volts Low voltage is defined as voltage below 600 volts **ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE CORRECT**