DB 12-03 Incident Code Book - Fire Loss Revision Flashcards
The cost figures for estimating fire loss will assist the LAFD in:
- Recognizing and describing a COMMUNITY’S fire problem.
- Providing reliable data to SUPPORT BUDGET REQUESTS for the allocation of resources.
- Allowing for revision, improvement and evaluating of FIRE CODE requirements.
- Implementing community awareness, establishing EDUCATIONAL and DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMS.
- COMBATING ARSON related crime.
What is the process for estimating Vehicle Fire Loss?
Refer to Kelly Blue Book and compare against percentage of damage.
Contents Loss Guidelines:
To obtain contents loss amounts, Incident Commanders must interview the Occupant/Owner to obtain statements regarding the value of contents.
The total amount will be determined by the following:
•COMMON SENSE
•Statements of Occupant/Owner.
• Observations of Fire Department personnel.
• Large warehouses containing clothing, electronics, etc. Use GOOD JUDGMENT.
Guidelines for Structure Repair:
Light Damage - Minor wall and floor repair, cleanup and painting. $20 to $35 per Square Foot
Moderate Damage - Minor damage beyond scorching and smoke damage, including wall repair, cleanup and painting. $30 to $45 per Square Foot
The demolition and structure loss rebuilding estimate guidelines are BASED ON:
-Square footage rebuilding cost (This includes demolition costs.)
-Occupancy TYPE
-Construction TYPE
One method of determining the VALUE of our emergency RESPONSE EFFORTS and FIRE PREVENTION practices over time is estimating FIRE LOSS and _________
Having accurate cause determination
(The Incident Commander shall be responsible for documenting complete fire incident information)
An important factor in fire loss documentation is having a ________ to improve validity of future findings.
standard methodology
The LAFD Fire Loss Guideline purpose is to help _____________.
promote CREDIBILITY and CONSISTENCY of our fire loss reports
Structure Loss Rebuilding Cost CHART
Study Occupancy and Construction “Types”
