DB 14-12 Water Conservation

Question 1

When was a “Water Wise City” created?

Answer 1

October 14, 2014

Question 2

Who initiated creating a “Water Wise City”?

Answer 2

Mayor Eric Garcetti

Question 3

Executive Directive # 5

Answer 3

“Emergency Drought Response- Creating a Water Wise City”

Question 4

This new directive addresses the City to cut its water use by __% over five years

Answer 4

20%

-over 5 years

Question 5

City departments to cut lawn watering to __ days a week.

Answer 5

2 days

Question 6

The attached watering day’s signage shall be completed and posted for the public to view from the Fire Station front office ___.

Answer 6

window.

Question 7

The just completed 2013-2014 rain season was the __ driest year in Los Angeles since record keeping began in 1877.

Answer 7

7th driest

Question 8

The combined last three years represent the ___ driest 3-year stretch on record.

Answer 8

third

Question 9

__% of the State is suffering from extreme drought.

Answer 9

92%

-extreme drought

Question 10

The drought has led our City to increase use of imported water to over __% of consumption.

Answer 10

80%

Question 11

In particular, reducing outdoor water use is critical to solving this crisis as it accounts for more than ___ of all residential water use in Los Angeles.

Answer 11

half (50%)

Question 12

An effort should be made to utilize ___ or ___ from approved sites.

Answer 12

1) reusable water supplies

2) drafting operations

Question 13

The Mayor requests every Department to reduce its water consumption by __%

Answer 13

20%

Question 14

Members shall not use a water hose to wash any paved surfaces including, but not limited to, sidewalks, walkways, aprons, driveways, parking areas, side yards, and similar areas, except to alleviate immediate ___

Answer 14

safety or sanitation hazards

Question 15

Members shall not use water to clean, fill, or maintain levels in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, or similar structures used for aesthetic purposes unless such water is part of a ___.

Answer 15

recalculating system

Question 16

Washing of personal vehicles on Fire Department property is ____.

Answer 16

Strictly prohibited

Question 17

Members shall only wash Fire Department apparatus or vehicles with a hose that has ___ or an ___, which prevents the continuous flow of water.

Answer 17

self-closing or an auto shut-off nozzle

Question 18

Washing of Fire Department apparatus shall be at approved locations with ___ as outlined in the facilities Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

Answer 18

clarifiers

Question 19

Fire Department members shall not water or irrigate lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas between the hours of ___ and ___ hours.

Answer 19

0900 and 1600 hours

Question 20

Water usage shall not cause or allow excess or continuous water flow or runoff onto an ___.

Answer 20

adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, gutter, or ditch

Question 21

Turn off automatic sprinklers during ___

Answer 21

rain

Question 22

No landscape irrigation shall be permitted on any day other than Monday, Wednesday, or Friday for ___

Answer 22

odd-numbered street addresses

Question 23

No landscape irrigation shall be permitted on any day other than Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday for ___

Answer 23

even-numbered street addresses

Question 24

Street addresses ending in 1⁄2 or any fraction shall conform to the permitted uses for the ___.

Answer 24

last whole number in the address.

Question 25

Non-conserving nozzles (spray head sprinklers and bubblers)-no more than __ minutes per watering day per station for a total of __minutes per week.

Answer 25

1) 8 minutes

2) 24 minutes

Question 26

Conserving nozzles (standard rotors and multi-stream rotary heads)-no more than __minutes per cycle and up to two (2) cycles per watering day per station for a total of __ minutes per week.

Answer 26

1) 15 minutes
- up to 2 cycles per watering day per station
2) 90 minutes

Question 27

Station Commanders shall immediately report any ___.

Answer 27

water leaks for any facility under their command, so that timely repairs can be made.

Question 28

All leaking hydrants shall be ___.

Answer 28

shut off immediately

Question 29

Contaminated hose should be washed at the ___ or at ___.

Answer 29

1) incident scene

2) fire stations with clarifiers per SWPPP.

Question 30

Routine hose cleaning must be done using ___.

Answer 30

minimal water and environmentally friendly detergents

Question 31

Whenever practical, hose testing shall be accomplished at ___.

Answer 31

parks, lakes, and during training exercises.

Question 32

Officers shall limit the flow to a reasonable amount of time __ seconds.

Answer 32

45 seconds

-Make an effort to use reusable water supplies or drafting operations from approved sites

Question 33

Members involved in a promotional exam for driver, operator positions, shall use discretion when the use of a domestic water system is used for training purposes. All members shall limit the use of heavy streams or long duration training exercises, and when necessary not to flow more than __seconds.

Answer 33

45 seconds

-Make an effort to use reusable water supplies or drafting operations from approved sites

Question 34

When loading apparatus with hose, members shall ensure all couplings are ___ to reduce leaks.

Answer 34

tightened

Question 35

Department of Recreation and Parks:
The concerned Station Commander shall contact the park maintenance supervisor responsible for the lake at least __-hours prior to the scheduled training exercise.

Answer 35

24-hours

Question 36

Department of Recreation and Parks:

The training exercises shall consist of drafting operations from the ___.

Answer 36

lake and flowing water back into the lake through hand lines or firefighting appliances.