DB 12-03 Fire Loss Guide Flashcards
The last guide is divided into what three parts?
Demolition and structure loss rebuilding estimate
Guidelines for structural repair and vehicle fires
Contents loss guidelines
What is the demolition and structure last rebuilding sections based on?
Based on square footage rebuilding costs based on occupancy and construction type, including demolition costs. Utilize this section to determine dollar loss when significant fire damage exist
What is the guidelines for structural repair and vehicle fires for?
Structures that have received minor damage and vehicle fires
Contents loss guidelines?
Referred to the section with determining content dollar loss
The updating of the cost figures for estimating fire loss will assist the LAFD in what five areas?
Recognizing/describing a community is fire problem
Providing reliable data to support budget request for the allocation of resources
Allowing for revision, improvement and evaluating fire code requirements
Implementing community awareness, establishing educational and disaster relief programs
Combating arson related crimes
What is type l Construction?
Fire resistive high-rise buildings
What is the type ll Construction?
Non-combustible (steel beams and unprotected girders similar to type l). Mix of steel, concrete and some wood. Steel framed buildings
What is the type lll Construction?
Ordinary Construction (steel supports, wood frame) Apts w/subterranean parking, strip malls, restaurants, nightclubs and tilt up warehouses with panelized roofs
What is typing lV Construction?
Heavy timber. Warehouses, cathedrals, older type construction
What is type V construction?
Wood frame, All wood construction, SFDs, some strip malls and 1-3 story apartments
Refer to what for vehicle fire loss?
Kelley blue book
What is the purpose of the LAFD fire loss guidelines?
Generally and with reasonable exception, to help promote credibility and consistency of our fire loss reports
