Los Angeles Fire Code Flashcards
<p>Chapter 1 -The noncompliancefee shall be the hourly Inspector’s salary rate multiplied by the number of hours expended in reinspections after the Fire/Life Safety Order has been issued (\_\_\_hour(s)minimum) and shall be paid by the owner.</p>
<ul> <li>2 hours minimum</li></ul>
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<p>The first reinspection after the Fire/Life Safety Order has been issued will not be charged to the owner if the property is in compliance at the time of that reinspection. If the property is not in compliance at the time of the first reinspection, then time involved in all subsequent reinspections shall be chargeable as a noncompliance fee.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -The Board of Fire Commission consists of five citizen members, residing in the City and appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board is a "\_\_\_\_\_\_commission"that has oversight over Fire Department operations.</p>
<ul> <li>"Managed commission"</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 - "Operational Permits" are issued by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Office of Finance</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -Themanner for determining costs shall be the actualtotal costs incurred, including all applicable indirect costs as determined by the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>
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<p>The Board, with the concurrence of the City Administrative Officer shall determine on a regular basis the verifiable costs of the City for the items set forth in this article. These costs shall be the actual total costs incurred, including all applicable indirect costs, as determined by the Board. The Board shall use those costs to develop a cost recovery schedule of applicable charges necessary to recover city costs. The Board shall adopt these costs as fees at anytime during each fiscal year. The cost recovery schedule shall be based upon verifiable costs for an activity or issuing a permit in connection with any activity. The cost calculation shall include inspection costs, labor, retirement costs on direct labor and departmental and general City overhead applicable to the issuance of a permit or activity. It shall take into consideration the number of permits issued and affected by the permit charges within the period of time used for reference in development of the charges.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -No person shall construct, sell, offer for sale, or advertise for use in the Cityor install, operate, maintain, or use any appliance, device, equipment, system, without a \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>General approval</li></ul>
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<p>Or material listed in this section unless a general approval for the type, design, construction, formulation, and/or method of application has been granted by theChief.</p>
<ul> <li>Fire hydrant</li> <li>Candle device for a place of assemblage other than thesanctuary of a church</li> <li>Roofing kettle over 15 gallon (57 L) capacity</li> <li>Automatic or self-closing shutoff valves or internal valves hazardous materials</li> <li>Automatic or self-closing dispensing nozzles for hazardous materials</li> <li>Vaporizers or mixers for liquefied gases</li> <li>Portable tank or portable shipping tank</li> <li>Cargo tank of a tank vehicle</li> <li>Internal valve or dome cover for cargo tank if approved separately from tank vehicle</li> <li>Hydrant cart for aircraft refueling</li> <li>Paint coating, or other surface finish, which purports to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishings or structures unless regulated by Title 19</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 - When a Safety Officer conducts a Safety Watch, the watch is a \_\_\_\_ hour minimum.</p>
<ul> <li>4 hour (minimum)</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -Regarding permits, the fire code official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding \_\_\_\_ days each.</p>
<ul> <li>90 days</li></ul>
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<p>The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -Who has theauthority to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale, of any appliance, device, equipment, system or material regulated by this article which may create a hazard to life or property, or which fails to provide the protection for which it is intended.</p>
<ul> <li>The Fire Chief</li></ul>
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<p>No person shall remove, alter, destroy, mutilate, or deface any Condemnation Tag affixed to any appliance, device, equipment, system or material, pursuant to the authority of the Chief, until such time as the hazardous condition is corrected to the satisfaction of the Chief.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection systems, and are not employees of the jurisdiction.</p>
<ul> <li>Experience and training</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -Regarding "Operational Permits," all fees shall be paid to and shall be collected by the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Office of Finance</li></ul>
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<p>Upon receipt, the Office of Finance shalldeposit the fees with the City Treasurer.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -Permits for asbestos abatement shall be obtained at the engineering counter of the \_\_\_\_\_\_at least \_\_\_\_ calendar day(s) prior to the beginning of the job.</p>
<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention</li> <li>10 calendar days (at least)</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -A \_\_\_\_\_\_ permit allows the applicant to use, install or modify systems and equipment or conduct anoperation for which a permit is required by Section 105.7.</p>
<ul> <li>Specific action permit (or project permit)</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -The Fire Chief shall establish a Fire Code Advisory Committee which shall consist ofthe \_\_\_\_\_\_, who shall serve as chairperson.</p>
<ul> <li>Fire Marshal</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -Each application for a variance or waiver shall be filed at the office of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and shall be accompanied by such maps, drawings, letters, statements, and other supporting data as may be required to justify the request in question.</p>
<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety</li></ul>
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<p>An application for two or more variances may be filed upon a single application and only one fee shall be paid, provided that all such variances are located at the same address and are for the same person.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -Generally no permit, special permit, general approval, or Certificate of Fitness shall be suspended or revoked until a hearing is held by the Chief. Written notice shall be served not less than \_\_\_\_ day(s) and not more than \_\_\_\_ day(s) prior to the date of such hearing.</p>
<ul> <li>5 days (not less)</li> <li>10 days (not more)</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -Persons who violate a provision of the fire code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of this codepunishable by a fine of not more than $\_\_\_\_ or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.</p>
<ul> <li>$1,000</li></ul>
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<p>Each person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which a violation of any provision of this section is committed, continued, or permitted by suchperson and shall be punishable accordingly.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -The earliest fire prevention regulations appeared in the Los Angeles Municipal Code in 1916 when the Fire Prevention Bureau was created. However, the modern City of Los Angeles Fire Code, Article \_\_\_\_, Chapter \_\_\_\_of the City’s Municipal Code, as we know it today, became law on December 31, 1959.</p>
<ul> <li>Article 7, Chapter 5</li></ul>
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<p>Throughout the years there have been numerous amendments to the City of Los Angeles Fire Code in order to keep pace with the dynamic fire and life safety technological advances; the last major Code overhaul occurring in 1987. Throughout the years the Department has taken a leadership role nationally in enacting fire and life safety regulations through participation in local, national, and international committees.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -The new City of Los Angeles Fire Code also includes the mandates from the State of California’s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Code.</p>
<ul> <li>California Fire Code (CFC)</li></ul>
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<p>The Los Angeles City Council has passed Ordinance Number 182822 (operative January 1, 2014) to amend Chapter 5 Article 7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and to adopt by reference the 2013 edition of the CFC and the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) herein shall be called the 2014 edition of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -The symbol → indicates a deletion of \_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_ language by the City of Los Angeles.</p>
<ul> <li>IFC or CFC</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 - How much does the Office of Finance charge for a duplicate permit?</p>
<ul> <li>$10</li></ul>
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<p>Duplicate permits may be issued by the Office of Finance to replace any previously issued permit which has been lost or destroyed upon filing an affidavit by the holder of the permit or authorized representative attesting to such fact and upon paying to the Office of Finance of a fee of $10.00 therefor.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -Whenever the application for renewal is filed prior to the expiration date of theapproval, the renewal fee shall be \_\_\_\_% of the current fee required for the first four hours.</p>
<ul> <li>50%</li></ul>
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<p>Whenever the application for renewal is filed after the expiration date of the approval, the renewal fee shall be as required for a newapproval.</p>
<p>Chapter 1 -The \_\_\_\_\_\_ has the authority to hear and act upon slight variances from the Fire Code, and waive requirements for specified code regulations under the Fire Department’s jurisdiction.</p>
<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 -All applications for Certificates of Fitness shall be filed in the office of the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>
<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety</li></ul>
<p>Chapter 1 - Who is authorized to issue a "Stop Work Order?"</p>
<ul> <li>Fire Code Official</li></ul>
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<p>Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order.</p>
Chapter 1 - Who collects the fees for asbestos abatement permits?
- Fire Department
A permit for asbestos abatement is good for 180 days from the date of issuance and only for the specific project for which it is issued. Any project which is not completed within that period of time shall require a new permit.
Permit fees shall be collected by the Fire Department upon application for a permit.
Chapter 1 - Payment for a certified fire safety officer shall be based on the following requirements....
- ____ hour minimum workday.
- Time and one-half after ____ hour(s).
- Time and one-half for Saturdays and Sundays.
- 4 hour minimum workday.
- Time and one-half after 8 hours.
- Time and one-half for Saturdays and Sundays.
Whenever the Chief determines that a certified fire safety officer is required, payment for the services of said officer shall be paid to the officer by the person engaging the services of the certified fire safety officer. For each such certified fire safety officer assigned by the Chief, the hourly rate shall be the rate established in the existing Los Angeles Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Inspector 1.
Time and one-half for holidays identified by the existing Los Angeles Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Inspector 1.
Chapter 1 - An application for a permit for any proposed work or operation shall be deemed to have been abandoned ____ days after the date of filing, unless such application has been diligently prosecuted or a permit shall have been issued.
- 180 days
Exception - the fire code official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Chapter 1 - Request for the assignment of a fire safety officer shall be made to the office of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety during normal business hours not less than ____ hours business hours in advance of the need. For weekend assignment or when a holiday will intervene, the request shall be made ____ hours in advance.
- 24 hours (normal business hours)
- 48 hours (weekend/holiday)
Chapter 1 - The ______ shall enforce, within the City, the Rules and Regulations that have been formally adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire, or for the protection of life and property against fire or panic.
- Fire Chief
Chapter 1 - The Los Angeles Fire Code adopts by reference portions of the ______ Fire Code or the 2012 version of the ______ Fire Code.
- California Fire Code (CFC)
- 2012 International Fire Code
Chapter 1 - The Los Angeles City Council has passed Ordinance Number 182822 (operative January 1, 20____) to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code and to adopt by reference the 2013 edition of the CFC and the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) herein shall be called the 20____ edition of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code.
- January 1, 2014
- 2014
Chapter 1 - A "Specific Action" or "Project Permit" shall be filed at the office of _______.
- Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety
Chapter 1 - The Office of Finance collects fees for "Operational Permits." Upon receipt, they will be deposited with the _______.
- City Treasurer
Chapter 1 - Who has the power to approve or deny an application of a permit?
- The Fire Chief
Chapter 1 - Whenever the Chief determines that a uniformed fire safety officer shall be present, the Department shall collect a fee established by the ______.
- The Board
Said fee shall constitute the total sum payable from any source for the services of that person. The Board, with the concurrence of the City Administrative Officer, shall determine on a regular basis the verifiable cost of the city for the fire safety officer. These costs shall be the actual total cost, as determined by the Board.
Chapter 1 - An ______ permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by Section 105.6.
- Operational permit
For either....
- A prescribed period.
- Until renewed or revoked.
Chapter 1 - Every Certificate of Fitness issued shall be valid for a period of ____ year(s) from the date of issuance, and may be renewed for additional ____ year periods at the discretion of the Chief.
- 3 years (valid)
- 3 year period (renewed)
Chapter 1 - The symbols LALA in the margin indicate that a City of Los Angeles amendment has been added to the 2013 ______ Fire Code.
- California Fire Code
Chapter 1 - Every application for a general approval shall be filed at the office of the ______.
- Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety
Chapter 1 - Any property owner upon whom a noncompliance fee has been imposed may appeal to the Board of Fire Commissioners in writing within ____ day(s). An appeal processing fee of $____ shall be paid by the appellant prior to the Board processing the appeal and making a determination.
- 15 days
- $50
Additional inspections may be required in order to determine compliance with the Fire/Life Safety Order for purposes of preparing a Department presentation to the Board, or designee, for determination on appeal. The fee for these inspections shall be the hourly Inspector’s salary rate multiplied by the number of hours expendedwith permission of the owner or person in charge or control of the premises.
Chapter 1 - If during the inspection of a premises, a building or structure, or any building system, in whole or in part, constitutes a clear and inimical threat to human life, safety or health, the fire code official shall issue such notice or orders to remove or remedy the conditions and shall refer the building to the ______ department for any repairs, alterations, remodeling, removing or demolition required.
- Building Department
Chapter 1 - The ______ shall cause an investigation to be made of every application for a variance or waiver.
- Fire Marshal
Such investigation shall be made by authorized members of the Fire Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Fire Marshal shall transmit the application, together with his recommendation, to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Chapter 1 - The fire code official shall keep official records for not less than ____ year(s) or for as long as the structure or activity to which such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided by other regulations.
- 5 years
Chapter 1 - Regarding a Certificate of Fitness, whenever the application renewal is filed prior to the expiration date, the renewal fee shall be ____% of the fee for a new Certificate of Fitness.
- 50%
Whenever the application for renewal is filed after the expiration date of the Certificate of Fitness, the renewal fee shall be the same as for a new Certificate of Fitness.
Chapter 1 - The provisions of the 2014 Los Angeles Fire Code (LAFC) shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, ______ or ______ law.
- Local, state, or federal law
Chapter 1 - No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fire Code and the ______ Code.
- California Building Code
Subject to the approval of the fire code official, the use or occupancy of an existing structure shall be allowed to be changed and the structure is allowed to be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all of the requirements of this code and the California Building Code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.
Chapter 2 - A "Group U" occupancy is ______.
- Miscellaneous
Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy.
Chapter 2 - Regarding the outdoor storage reference, a side aisle is an unobstructed secondary way of egress not less than ____ feet in width and transecting a main aisle.
- 5 feet (not less)
Chapter 2 - The SIC Code is the identification number assigned to specific businesses. It stands for the Standard _______ Code.
- Standard Industrial Classification Code
Chapter 2 - Regarding the Fire Code, an "infant" shall mean any child who because of age only, is unable to walk and requires the aid of another person to evacuate the building. In no case shall the term “infant” mean a child ____ years of age or older.
- 2 years of age or older
Chapter 2 - A normal temperature is considered ____ degrees F.
- 70 degrees F
Chapter 2 - The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is the maximum permitted ____ hour time-weighted-average concentration of an air-borne contaminant.
- 8 hour
Chapter 2 - A semiautomatic dry standpipe system is arranged through the use of a device, such as a ______ valve, to admit water into the system piping upon activation of a remote control device located at a hose connection.
- Deluge valve
A remote control activation device shall be provided at each hose connection. The water supply for a semiautomatic dry standpipe system shall be capable of supplying the system demand.
Chapter 2 - When portions of state owned buildings are not leased or rented, are they exempt from the fire code?
- Yes
A building or portion of a building that is owned, leased or rented by the state. State-leased buildings shall include all required exits to a public way serving such leased area or space. Portions of state-leased buildings that are not leased or rented by the state shall not be included within the scope of this section unless such portions present an exposure hazard to the state-leased area or space.
Chapter 2 - High-voltage transmission lines are electrical power transmission lines operating at or above ____ kilovolts.
- 66 kilovolts (at or above)
Chapter 2 - Class II combustible liquids have a closed cup flash point at or above 100 degrees F and below ____ degrees F.
- Above 100 degrees F and below 140 degrees F (Class II)
Chapter 2 - A chemical shall be considered corrosive if, when tested on the intact skin of albino rabbits and such chemical destroys or changes irreversibly the structure of the tissue at the point of contact following an exposure period of ____ hour(s).
- 4 hours
Chapter 2 - Metal cans used as aerosol containers shall be limited to a maximum size of ____ fluid ounces. Glass or plastic bottles shall be limited to a maximum size of ____ fluid ounces.
- 33.8 fluid ounces (metal cans)
- 4 fluid ounces (glass/plastic)
Chapter 2 - An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story best describes a ______.
- Mezzanine
Chapter 2 - A flammable solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive, is capable of causing fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which has an ignition temperature below ____ degrees F or which burns so vigorously and persistently when ignited as to create a serious hazard.
- 212 degrees F
Chapter 2 - A tank is a vessel containing more than ____ gallons.
- 60 gallons (more than)
Chapter 2 - A pressure vessel is a closed vessel designed to operate at pressures above ____ PSIG.
- 15 PSIG (above)
Chapter 2 - Normal working hours are between ____ AM and ____ PM, of any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
- 8 AM - 5 PM
Chapter 2 - Alcohol-blended fuels are flammable liquids consisting of ____% or greater, by volume, ethanol or other alcohols blended with gasoline.
- 10%
Chapter 2 - Bullet resistant construction resists penetration of a bullet of 150-grain M2 ball ammunition having a nominal muzzle velocity of ____ feet per second when fired from a 30-caliber rifle at a distance of 100 feet, measured perpendicular to the target.
- 2,700 feet per second
Chapter 2 - An automatic wet standpipe system has a water supply that is ______ of supplying the system demand automatically.
- Is capable
Chapter 2 - A motion picture theater is any building or premises or portion thereof designed or used for the showing of motion pictures, when an admission fee is charged and when such building or premises is open to the public and has a capacity of ____ or more persons.
- 10 or more persons
Chapter 2 - A manual dry standpipe system does not have a permanent ______ attached to the system.
- Does not have a permanent water supply
Manual dry standpipe systems require water from a fire department pumper to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand.
Chapter 2 - A ______ is a weather-resistant container with a self-closing or automatic-closing cover that protects fireworks shells from burning debris.
- Ready box
Tarpaulins shall not be considered as ready boxes.
Chapter 2 - An Aged Home or Institution is a facility used for the housing of persons ____ years of age or older in need of care and supervision.
- 65 years
Chapter 2 - A pyrophoric chemical has an autoignition temperature in air, at or below a temperature of ____ degrees F.
- 130 degrees F (at or above)
Chapter 2 - A "Group M" oocupancy is ______.
- Mercantile
Mercantile "Group M" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public.
Chapter 2 - Transient is ccupancy of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit for not more than ____ day(s).
- 30 days (not more than)
Chapter 2 - High-piled combustible storage are materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than ____ feet in height.
- 12 feet (greater than)
When required by the fire code official, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high-hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet in height.
Chapter 2 - A container is a vessel of ____ gallons or less in capacity used for transporting or storing hazardous materials.
- 60 gallons or less
Pipes, piping systems, engines and engine fuel tanks are not considered to be containers.
Chapter 2 - An exterior wall is bearing or nonbearing, that is used as an enclosing wall for a building, other than a fire wall, and that has a slope of ____ degrees or greater with the horizontal plane.
- 60 degrees or greater
Chapter 2 - Any facility providing 24 hour care for ____ or more children must be licensed as a group home.
- 7 or more children
Group home means a facility which provides 24 hour care and supervision to children, provides services specified in this chapter to a specific client group, and maintains a structured environment, with such services provided at least in part by staff employed by the licensee. The care and supervision provided by a group home shall be non- medical except as permitted by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17736(b). Since small family and foster family homes, by definition, care for six or fewer children only, any facility providing 24 hour care for seven or more children must be licensed as a group home.
Chapter 2 - A net acre is an area of ground surface consisting of ____ square feet exclusive of any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk, easement or other public right-of-way.
- 43,560 square feet
Chapter 2 - An assembly is the gathering together of ____ or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, education, instruction, worship, entertainment, amusement, drinking, dining or awaiting transportation.
- 50 or more
Chapter 2 - The indoor storage reference regarding main aisles is a unobstructed way of egress at least ____ feet in width.
- 8 feet (at least)
Chapter 2 - A "Group F" occupancy is a ______.
- Factory
Factory Industrial "Group F" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling, fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or processing operations that are not classified as a "Group H" high-hazard or "Group S" storage occupancy.
Chapter 2 - A dwelling is a building that contains ____ or ____ dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes.
- 1 or 2 dwelling units
Chapter 2 - A Educational "Group E" occupancy includes the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by more than ____ person(s) at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.
- 6 persons (more than)
Exception
A residence used as a home school for the children who normally reside at the residence. Such residences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group R-3 occupancies.
Chapter 2 - A manual wet standpipe system is connected to a water supply for the purpose of maintaining water within the system and ______ have a water supply capable of delivering the system demand attached to the system.
- Does not
Manual wet standpipe systems require water from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the sys- tem in order to supply the system demand.
Chapter 2 - A liquid is a material having a melting point that is equal to or less than ____ degrees F and a boiling point which is greater than ____ degrees F at 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute (PSIA).
- 68 degrees F
- 68 degrees F
Chapter 2 - A transient aircraft is based at another location and is at the transient location for not more than ____ day(s).
- 90 days (not more than)
Chapter 2 - A bin box is a ____ sided container with the open side facing an aisle.
- 5 sided
Bin boxes are self-supporting or supported by a structure designed so that little or no horizontal or vertical space exists around the boxes.
Chapter 2 - A safety can is an approved container of not more than ____ gallon capacity having a spring-closing lid and spout cover so designed that it will relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure.
- 5 gallon (not more than)
Chapter 2 - Baled cotton is densely packed cotton made into banded bales, with a packing density of at least ____ pounds per cubic foot.
- 22 pounds per cubic foot
It also must comply with the following dimensions - a length of 55 inches, a width of 21 inches and a height of 27.6 to 35.4 inches.
Chapter 2 - A cylinder is a pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than ____ PSIA and having a circular cross section.
- 40 PSIA
It does not include a portable tank, multi-unit tank car tank, cargo tank or tank car.
Chapter 2 - A Hi-Boy is a cart used to transport hot ____ materials.
- Hot roofing materials on a roof
Chapter 2 - A automatic dry standpipe system is normally filled with _______.
- Pressurized air
A dry standpipe system, normally filled with pressurized air, that is arranged through the use of a device, such as a dry pipe valve, to admit water into the system piping automatically upon the opening of a hose valve. The water supply for an automatic dry standpipe system shall be capable of supplying the system demand.
Chapter 2 - A "Group B" occupancy is a ______.
- Business
Business "Group B" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts.
Chapter 2 - A flammable gas is ignitable at 14.7 PSIA when in a mixture of ____% or less by volume with air.
- 13% or less
Or has a flammable range at 14.7 PSIA with air of at least 12%, regardless of the lower limit.
Chapter 2 - A recreational fire is an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of ____ feet or less in diameter and ____ feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.
- 3 feet (diameter)
- 2 feet (height)
Chapter 2 - A compressed gas is a material, or mixture of materials which is a gas at ____ degrees F or less at 14.7 PSIA of pressure.
- 68 degrees F
Chapter 2 - Regarding the indoor storage reference, a side aisle is an unobstructed secondary way of egress not less than ____ feet in width and transecting main aisles.
- 4 feet (not less)
Chapter 2 - A "Group S" occupancy is ______.
- Storage
Storage "Group S" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous occupancy.
Chapter 2 - Regarding the "Outdoor Storage Reference," an access driveway is described as an all-weather hard-surface roadway of not less than ____ feet in width and capable of supporting Fire Department apparatus.
- 20 feet
Chapter 2 - A public way is a street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a street, that has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than ____ feet.
- 10 feet (not less than)
Chapter 2 - Personnel incorporated into the Emergency Plan, trained to handle an emergency incident by providing direction and assistance prior to the arrival of emergency responders. This best describes _______.
- Private first responder
All private first responders must be approved by the Fire Department.
Exception
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians are approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority.
Private first responders include, but are not limited to....
- Fire safety director
- Floor warden
- Paramedic
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
Chapter 2 - The outdoor storage reference regarding main aisles is a unobstructed way of egress not less than ____ feet in width.
- 10 feet (not less than)
Chapter 2 - Blasting explosives are used for mining operations where the foot of the shaft is ____ feet or more below ground level.
- 25 feet or more
Chapter 2 - A foster care facility provides care to more than ____ children, 2-1/2 years of age or less.
- 5 children (more than)
Chapter 2 - Adult care and child care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the California ______ Code.
- California Residential Code
Chapter 2 - A drying oven is any heated enclosure operating at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of over ____ degrees F which is used for drying or processing flammable or combustible materials.
- 125 degree F
Chapter 2 - Alcohol-based hand rub for reducing the number of viable microorganisms on the hands and containing ethanol or isopropanol shall not exceed ____% by volume.
- 95%
Chapter 2 - A hotel is any building containing ____ or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, rented, or occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
- 6 or more
Chapter 2 - A "Group I" occupancy is a ______.
- Institutional
Institutional "Group I" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which care or supervision is provided to persons who are or are not capable of self preservation without physical assistance or in which persons are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants is restricted. Institutional occupancies shall be classified as "Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4". Restraint shall not be permitted in any building except in "Group I-3" occupancies constructed for such use.
Chapter 2 - A school is a building, premises, or portion thereof used for education, training, or instruction through the 12th grade for more than ____ person(s) for more than 12 hours per week or 4 hours in any one day.
- 6 persons (more than)
Chapter 2 - The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the ______ pressure of 14.7 PSI.
- Atmospheric pressure
Chapter 2 - Persons unable to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions. It includes, but is not limited to, persons who depend on mechanical aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs and any person who is unable to physically and mentally respond to a sensory signal approved by the State Fire Marshal or an oral instruction relating to fire danger. This best describes ______ persons.
- Nonambulatory persons
Chapter 3 - Materials which are particularly susceptible to water damage shall be stored on skids, dunnage, pallets, or elevated platforms, maintaining at least ____ inch(s) of clearance from the floor.
- 4 inches (at least)
Chapter 3 - Permits for asbestos abatement shall be obtained at the engineering counter of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety at least ____ calendar days prior to the beginning of the job.
- 10 calendar days
Chapter 3 - The location of every permanently installed outdoor burning device which is a separate structure to be used for cooking, decoration, or entertainment, and within ____ feet of a building shall be approved by the Chief.
- 10 feet (within)
Chapter 3 - Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within ____ feet of a structure or combustible material.
- 15 feet (not within)
Exception
Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one and two family dwellings.
Chapter 3 - Rubbish rooms and recycling rooms shall be constructed of minimum of ____ hour fire barrier.
- 1 hour (minimum)
Rubbish rooms shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
Chapter 3 - Vehicle impact protection guard posts are constructed of steel not less than ____ inches in diameter and concrete filled.
- 4 inches (not less than)
- Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches in diameter and concrete filled.
- Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center.
- Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch diameter.
- Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above ground.
- Located not less than 3 feet from the protected object.
Chapter 3 - When vegetation is within 100 feet of buildings, remove all dead trees, and maintain all weeds and other vegetation at a height of no more than ____ inches.
- 3 inches (no more than)
This requirement does not apply to the maintenance of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as ground cover provided such do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire; nor does it apply to a native shrub provided such shrub is trimmed up from the ground to one-third of its height, does not exceed 216 cubic feet in volume, is spaced at a distance of not less than three times its maximum diameter but not less than 18 feet from the edge of any other native shrub, building or structure, and all dead wood and other combustible material within 18 feet of such shrub is removed except as provided above.
Chapter 3 - No person shall manufacture, distribute, sell, offer for sale, or possess any exploding match, "trick" match, blazer or wind-type match, or any type of match which will ignite spontaneously when subjected for 8 consecutive hours to a temperature of ____ degrees F in a standard laboratory test.
- 200 degrees F
Chapter 3 - Regarding vehicles on display, the fuel in tanks cannot exceed one-quarter tank or ____ gallon(s) whichever is least.
- 5 gallons (cannot exceed)
Chapter 3 - Floors involved in asbestos abatement shall have a 12x12 inch sign with a minimum ____ inch high by 1/2 inch wide lettering on a contrasting background indicating which floors are involved in the abatement process.
- 3 inch x 1/2 inch (high/wide)
This sign shall be placed in the fire control room/fire command center adjacent to the fire alarm annunciator panel.
Chapter 3 - Open flame devices used within inhabited premises or designated campsites shall be a minimum of ____ feet from grass, grain, brush or forest covered areas.
- 30 feet minimum
Chapter 3 - A bonfire shall not be conducted within ____ feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit.
- 50 feet (not within)
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Chapter 3 - Hi-boys shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. Hi-boys shall be limited to a capacity of ____ gallons.
- 55 gallons
Fuel sources or heating elements shall not be allowed as part of a hi-boy.
Chapter 3 - Guy wires or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of __/__ the height of the mast.
- 1/6th
Chapter 3 - Regarding asphalt kettles, the piping or tubing used to transfer heated material to the roof shall be Schedule ____ or equivalent.
- Schedule 40
Flexible steel piping shall be of an approved type. Flexible piping shall not be used anywhere in the system except at the connection immediately adjacent to the pump or kettle and shall not exceed 6 feet in length.
Chapter 3 - When asbestos abatement has been completed, the contractor shall notify the Fire Department by mail within ____ hours of the completion of permitted work stating that the removal of asbestos is complete and that all removed fireproofing has been replaced.
- 48 hours (within)
Chapter 3 - Open-flame decorative devices or holders shall be designed so that it will return to the upright position after being tilted to an angle of ____ degrees from vertical.
- 45 degrees
Exception
Devices that self-extinguish if tipped over and do not spill fuel or wax at the rate of more than 0.25 teaspoon per minute if tipped over.
Chapter 3 - A Fire Department specific action or project permit is required to conduct any asbestos removal which reduces the fire resistiveness of any building, or results in the removal of ____ square feet or more of asbestos containing material (ACM).
- 100 square feet or more
Chapter 3 - The location and installation of open flame lighting and decorating fixtures for interior or exterior of any building shall not be installed in any area where smoking is prohibited, within ____ feet of any combustible material such as drapes, curtains, hangings, decorative screens and foliage, or in any location where the flame or heat there from would present a hazard to persons or property.
- 5 feet (not within)
Chapter 3 - Remove any portion of a tree which extends within ____ feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe.
- 10 feet (within)
Chapter 3 - A clearance of at least ____ inches shall be maintained between stored materials and lighting fixtures.
- 18 inches (at least)
Chapter 3 - Regarding an asbestos abatement project, the second exit from a containment area may be covered with plastic and shall be outlined with ____ duct-type tape, and a cutting device shall be kept immediately adjacent to the door in an obvious and readily accessible location.
- Red duct-type tape
The cutting device shall also be surrounded by a square of red duct-type tape.
Chapter 3 - During an asbestos removal project, all existing sprinkler systems shall remain active and unobstructed. Sprinkler heads may be covered with a thin, 0.____ inch or less, plastic bag during abatement to avoid their contamination.
- 0.003 inch or less
Chapter 3 - The display of highly combustible goods, including but not limited to fireworks, flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, covered and open malls, or within ____ feet of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors is prohibited when a fire involving such goods would rapidly prevent or obstruct egress.
- 5 feet (not within)
Chapter 3 - The placards for any vacant or abandoned building shall be ____ x ____ inches minimum in size with a red background, white reflective stripes and a white reflective border. The stripes and border shall have a ____ inch minimum stroke.
- 24 x 24 inch (minimum placard)
- 2 inch (minimum stroke)
Placards shall be applied on the front of the structure and be visible from the street. Additional placards shall be applied to the side of each entrance to the structure and on penthouses.
Placards shall bear the date of their application to the building and the date of the most recent inspection.
Chapter 3 - A permit for asbestos abatement is good for ____ days from the date of issuance and only for the specific project for which it is issued.
- 180 days
Any project which is not completed within that period of time shall require a new permit.
Chapter 3 - When an asphalt kettle is being used, fuel containers shall be located at least ____ feet from the burner.
- 10 feet (at least)
Chapter 3 - Maintain all weeds and other vegetation located within ____ feet of any combustible fence or an edge of that portion of any highway, street, alley or driveway improved or used for vehicular travel or for other vehicular purposes at a height of not more than 3 inches.
- 10 feet (within)
This shall not require the removal of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as ground cover, provided such do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire, nor require the removal of native shrubs.
Chapter 3 - In regards to clearance from exposures, an unobstructed clearance of at least ____ feet shall be maintained between stored materials, which may swell or expand with the absorption of water, and building walls.
- 2 feet (at least)
Chapter 3 - Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within ____ feet of a lot line.
- 10 feet (not within)
- The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3 feet for storage not exceeding 6 feet in height.
- The separation distance is allowed to be reduced when the fire code official determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists.
Chapter 3 - Recreational fires shall not be conducted within ____ feet of a structure or combustible material.
- 25 feet (not within)
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Chapter 3 - There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does F/E represent?
- F/E = avoid fire escapes
Chapter 3 - Keep all trees, shrubs, and other growing vegetation or portions thereof adjacent to or overhanging any building or structure free of dead limbs, branches and other combustible matter. Maintain ____ feet of vertical clearance between roof surfaces and portions of trees overhanging any building or structure.
- 5 feet (clearance)
Chapter 3 - Matches in excess of 50 pounds including the containers, shall not be stored within ____ feet of any boiler, furnace, stove, open flame, or similar source of ignition.
- 10 feet (not within)
Matches in excess of 50 pounds, including the containers, shall not be stored within 10 feet of any open elevator shaft, elevator shaft opening, open stairway, or other vertical opening.
Chapter 3 - Any storage pile over ____ feet in length shall be bordered on at least two sides by main aisles. Any storage pile shall be limited to a maximum length of ____ feet.
- >50 feet (2 sides bordered by main aisles)
- 100 feet (maximum length)
Chapter 3 - Storage of equipment utilized for maintenance purposes is allowed in approved locations when the aggregate fuel capacity of the stored equipment does not exceed ____ gallon(s) and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
- 10 gallons (does not exceed)
Chapter 3 - General outdoor storage shall not exceed ____ feet in height.
- 20 feet (not exceed)
Chapter 3 - An operating asphalt kettle shall be attended by a minimum of one employee knowledgeable of the operations and hazards. The employee shall be within ____ feet of the kettle and have the kettle within sight.
- 100 feet (within)
Ladders or similar obstacles shall not form a part of the route between the attendant and the kettle.
Chapter 3 - Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within ____ feet of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines.
- 5 feet (not within)
Exception
Dumpsters or containers in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Chapter 3 - An asbestos containing material (ACM) is any material containing 0.__% or more of dry weight asbestos.
- 0.1% or more
Chapter 3 - The maximum distance of travel to an extinguisher during asbestos removal shall be no greater than ____ feet.
- 75 feet (not greater)
- At each electrical panel.
- At each corner of the work area. Where no clear corners exist, four extinguishers shall be placed around the outermost wall of the work area so that they are evenly spread around the perimeter of the outermost wall.
- Within 5 feet of the external entry to the shower room from the work area.
- Within 5 feet of the external entry to the shower room from the clean room.
- The maximum distance of travel to an extinguisher shall be no greater than 75 feet.
Exception
Where the total abatement containment area is less than 1,000 square feet, one 4A/60BC extinguisher shall be provided maximum distance of travel to an extinguisher shall be no greater than 75 feet.
Chapter 3 - If uncontrolled or high weeds, brush, plant material or other items prohibited and increase the danger of fire and thus constitute a public nuisance, the LAFD shall give notice to the owner of record to abate the nuisance within ____ day(s).
- 15 days (within)
The notice shall be either posted on the parcel or mailed to the owner or both.
Chapter 3 - Storage shall be maintained ____ feet or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of ____ inches below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings.
- 2 feet (nonsprinklered)
- 18 inches (sprinklered)
Chapter 3 - When an asphalt (tar) kettle is being utilized, there shall be a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 40-B:C rating within ____ feet of each asphalt (tar) kettle.
- 25 feet (within)
Additionally, there shall be one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A:40-B:C rating on the roof being covered.
Chapter 3 - Asphalt (tar) kettles shall not be located within ____ feet of any combustible material, combustible building surface or any building opening and within a controlled area identified by the use of traffic cones, barriers or other approved means.
- 20 feet (not within)
Asphalt (tar) kettles and pots shall not be utilized inside or on the roof of a building or structure. Roofing kettles and operating asphalt (tar) kettles shall not block means of egress, gates, roadways or entrances.
Chapter 3 - A fire on a parcel of land that is not in compliance is a public nuisance. If the City incurs costs either in fighting a fire on a parcel of land that was not in compliance at the time of the fire, or in fighting a fire that spread from that parcel, then the City shall recover the costs of abatement. These costs shall include an amount equal to ____% of the cost to perform the actual work, but not less than the sum of $____, to cover the City’s costs for administering any contract and supervising the work required.
- 40%
- $100
In addition to this personal obligation and all other remedies provided by law, the City may collect any judgment, fee, cost, or charge, including any permit fees, fines, late charges, or interest, incurred in relation to the provisions of this section as provided in Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.1 through 7.35.8.
Chapter 3 - No combustible waste material shall be placed or stored within ____ feet of any building or structure.
- 10 feet (within)
Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted to remain on a roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot, open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf, manufactured home, recreational vehicle or other similar structure.
Chapter 3 - In regards to asbestos abatement, in all containment areas greater than 1,000 square feet, there shall be ____ Tyvek-type protective entry suit(s) provided in the clean room.
- 5 Tyvek-type entry suits
Chapter 3 - There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does R/O represent?
- R/O = roof open
Chapter 3 - All parade float decorations that are __/__ inch thickness or less shall be flame retardant, flame-retardant treated, or non-combustible.
- 1/8th thickness or less
The use of materials treated with tar or petroleum base flammable products or surfaced or covered with lacquers, highly flammable paints, cellophane, and similar materials is prohibited. Paper, cloth, textiles and vegetation which may occasion or constitute a fire hazard shall be rendered flame retardant.
Chapter 3 - The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in a safe manner and shall not create high flames. The pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a maximum height of ____ inches above the receiving receptacle.
- 8 inches (maximum height)
Flaming foods or beverages shall be prepared only in the immediate vicinity of the table being serviced. They shall not be transported or carried while burning.
The person preparing the flaming foods or beverages shall have a wet cloth towel immediately available for use in smothering the flames in the event of an emergency.
Chapter 3 - The display of highly combustible goods, including but not limited to fireworks, flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, covered and open malls, or within ____ feet of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors is prohibited when a fire involving such goods would rapidly prevent or obstruct egress.
- 5 feet
Chapter 3 - In single-story buildings, a maximum of ____% of the total floor space may be under active abatement at any one time.
- 50% total
Chapter 3 - There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does S/M represent?
- S/M = stairs, steps and landing missing
Chapter 3 - In mountainous areas, remove the portion of any tree which extends within ____ feet of the outlet of any chimney or stove-pipe.
- 10 feet (within)
Chapter 3 - Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within ____ feet of other combustible material including combustible walls and partitions or within ____ feet of openings to buildings.
- 10 feet (not within)
- 2 feet (not within)
Exception
The minimum required separation distance to other combustible materials shall be 2 feet where the material is deposited in a covered, noncombustible receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface or stand.
Chapter 3 - Regarding flammable vegetation and combustible growth in mountainous areas, maintain around and adjacent to such building or structure a firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance of not less than ____ feet on each side thereof or to the property line, whichever is nearer.
- 30 feet (not less than)
This section does not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or similar plants which are used as ground cover, if they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any building or structure.
Chapter 3 - Battery chargers shall be of an approved type. Combustible storage shall be kept a minimum of ____ feet from battery chargers.
- 3 feet
Battery charging shall not be conducted in areas accessible to the public.
Chapter 3 - Smoking shall not be permitted inside any asbestos abatement area or within ____ feet of any asbestos abatement area.
- 25 feet
Approved “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted. It shall be the responsibility of the asbestos abatement contractor to enforce this prohibition.
Chapter 3 - Maintain trees which are 18 feet or more in height and are within 100 feet of any building or structure or within 10 feet of that portion of any highway, street, alley or driveway which is improved or used for vehicle travel or other vehicular purposes, so that no leafy foliage, twigs, or branches are within ____ feet of the ground.
- 6 feet (not within)
Trees and shrubs less than 18 feet shall be trimmed up to 1/3rd of their height.
Chapter 3 - There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does H/F represent?
- H/F = holes in floor
Chapter 4 - In regards to hotels, motels and lodging houses, when emergency procedures information signage is posted on the interior of the guestroom entrance door, the bottom of the information shall not be located more than ____ feet above the floor level.
- 4 feet (not more than)
Visually impaired persons shall receive instructions of a type they will understand, for example: taping of instructions, instructions in Braille, or other appropriate methods.
Chapter 4 - All high rise building occupants shall be instructed annually on the procedures to be followed in the event of fire, earthquake, or other emergency and participate in the mandatory fire drill. These instructions shall also be made available to all new occupants within ____ day(s) of their assuming occupancy in the building.
- 14 days (within)
Chapter 4 - Fire safety and evacuation plans shall be reviewed or updated ______ or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or the physical arrangement of the building.
- Annually
Chapter 4 - For high rise buildings, a minimum of one floor warden per floor shall be required. Additional floor wardens shall be required if the occupant load of a floor exceeds ____ people.
- 500 people
The floor warden shall obtain and maintain a valid Floor Warden Certificate, approved by the Fire Department, and shall present their certificate for inspection upon request by Fire Department personnel.
Chapter 4 - Commercial high rise buildings 35 or more stories in height are required every ____ year(s) to conduct a total building evacuation fire drill wherein every occupant of the building proceeds to the safest stairwell and evacuates directly to a predetermined outside safe refuge area.
- Every 3 years
Chapter 4 - For high rises, a mandatory minimum of one fire drill shall be conducted annually on individual floors and when practical shall include at least ____ floor(s) at a time.
- 5 floors
Chapter 4 - Regarding high rises, the emergency plan shall be made available upon request to personnel of the Fire Department. Upon any change of ownership or management of a high rise building, the previous owner shall provide all copies of the emergency plan to the new owners within ____ day(s) of the change of ownership.
- 10 days (within)
The new owner after receiving the emergency plan shall submit any required updates within 10 days.
Chapter 4 - In regards to public assemblages and events, trained crowd managers shall be provided for facilities or events where more than ____ persons congregate.
- 1,000 (more than)
The minimum number of crowd managers shall be established at a ratio of one crowd manager to every 250 persons. Where approved by the fire code official, the ratio of crowd managers shall be permitted to be reduced where the facility is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system or based upon the nature of the event.
Chapter 4 - Residential high rise buildings are required to conduct mandatory fire drills at least ______ under the direction of the fire safety director.
- Annually
Chapter 5 - The fire hydrant distance in industrial and commercial areas shall be every ____ feet.
- 300 feet
Chapter 5 - Access to sprinkler valves, standpipes, and other fire protection equipment provided in storage areas shall be served by either a main aisle, side aisle, or an aisle with a minimum width of ____ feet.
- 3 feet
Chapter 5 - In high rise buildings with two or more elevator banks, a single key box shall be permitted to be used when such elevator banks are separated by not more than ____ feet.
- 30 feet (not more than)
Additional key boxes shall be provided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 feet.
Chapter 5 - In regards to fire hydrants in low density residential areas, the maximum response distance for an Engine Company shall be ____ mile(s).
- 1-1/2 miles
Chapter 5 - What is the minimum type of fire hydrant (size) that can be found in high density residential and neighborhood commercial areas?
- 2-1/2 x 4 inch (double fire hydrant)
Chapter 5 - Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of ____ feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
- 150 feet
Chapter 5 - In regards to fire hydrants in high density residential and commercial neighborhoods, the maximum response distance for a truck company is ____ mile(s).
- 2 miles
Chapter 5 - When fire lane access requires accommodation of Fire Department apparatus, overhead clearance shall not be less than ____ feet.
- 14 feet (not less)
Chapter 5 - New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters a minimum of ____ inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch.
- 4 inches
Chapter 5 - Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be within ____ feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building.
- 150 feet (within)
Exception
The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet where...
- The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed.
- Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
- There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
Chapter 5 - Regarding private hydrants next to fire lanes, no parking shall be permitted within those portions of the roadway which are within ____ feet of and on the same side of the roadway as a private fire hydrant.
- 30 feet
Chapter 5 - Regarding fire hydrants, a ____ foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference.
- 3 foot circumference
Chapter 5 - The fire command center (fire control room) shall be a minimum of ____ square feet.
- 200 square feet (minimum)
In area with a minimum dimension of 10 feet.
Chapter 5 - The entrance to the fire control room shall be identified by a sign reading, "Fire Control Room," or "Fire _______" in letters not less than 1-1/2 inches in height.
- "Fire Command Center"
Chapter 5 - New constructed or widening of a fire road require one public hearing, publication in a newspaper, and a mass mailing to all owners within ____ feet of the boundaries of the proposed work.
- 300 feet
Chapter 5 - Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys shall be mounted 5 feet 6 inches above the finished floor to the _____ side of the elevator bank.
- Right
Chapter 5 - Fire hydrants in high density residential and commercial neighborhoods are required to flow 4,000 GPM from ____ hydrant(s) flowing simultaneously.
- 4 hydrants
Chapter 5 - Fire lanes shall have a minimum clear roadway width of ____ feet when no parking is allowed on either side.
- 20 feet
Chapter 5 - When required access is provided by an improved street, fire lane or combination of both which results in a dead-end in excess of ____ feet in length from the nearest cross street, at least one additional ingress-egress roadway shall be provided in such a manner that an alternative means of ingress-egress is accomplished.
- 700 feet
Chapter 5 - High density industrial and commercial fire hydrants have a required flow of _____ GPM to any block.
- 12,000 GPM
Chapter 5 - Buildings equipped with a standpipe system shall have a fire hydrant within ____ feet of the fire department connections.
- 100 feet (within)
Chapter 6 - Panels/modules installed on residential buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides a ____ foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located.
- 3 foot
Chapter 6 - Every stove, space heater, water heater, or similar heating appliance shall be so located, insulated, or shielded, that it will not raise the temperature of any adjacent combustible materials, or any construction containing combustible materials, above ____ degrees F.
- 160 degrees F
Chapter 6 - Solar installation shall be designed to provide designated pathways. There shall be a straight line not less than ____ feet clear to skylights, ventilation hatches, and roof standpipes.
- 4 feet
Chapter 6 - If the fire code official determines that burning in incinerators located within ____ feet of mountainous, brush or grass-covered areas will create an undue fire hazard because of atmospheric conditions, such burning shall be prohibited.
- 500 feet
Chapter 6 - For battery-powered emergency lighting, a power test of the emergency lighting equipment shall be completed ______.
- Annually
The power test shall operate the emergency lighting for a minimum of 90 minutes and shall remain sufficiently illuminated for the duration of the test.
Records shall be main- tained on the premises for a minimum of three years and submitted to the fire code official upon request. The record shall include the location of the emergency lighting tested, whether the unit passed or failed, the date of the test, and the person completing the test.
Chapter 6 - Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed ____ days.
- 90 days
Exception
Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed during periods of con- struction, remodeling, repair or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment or similar activities.
Chapter 6 - Fire service elevator keys shall be engraved with the words "_______."
- "DO NOT DUPLICATE"
Chapter 6 - Portable, electric space heaters shall not be operated within ___ feet of any combustible materials.
- 3 feet
Chapter 7 - When vertical floor openings or shafts are required to be protected, opening protectives shall be maintained self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke detection. Existing fusible-link-type automatic door-closing devices are permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed ____ degrees F.
- 135 degrees F
Chapter 7 - Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than ____ inch high to read as follows...
- For doors designed to be kept normally open: FIRE DOOR - DO NOT BLOCK.
- For doors designed to be kept normally closed: FIRE DOOR - KEEP CLOSED.
- 1 inch
Chapter 7 - When exterior graphics greater than 100 square feet in area or greater than 10 feet in either dimension are installed on high rise buildings, the materials used at a height greater than ____ feet above the grade plane shall be noncombustible materials or shall have a flame spread index not greater than 25 when tested.
- 40 feet
Chapter 8 - Interior finish materials shall be applied or otherwise fastened in such a manner that such materials will not readily become detached where subjected to room temperatures of 200 degrees F for not less than ____ minutes.
- 30 minutes
Chapter 8 - Newly upholstered furniture shall be shown to resist ignition by cigarettes. When the upholstered furniture is tested, it shall have a char length not exceeding ____ inches.
- 1-1/2 inches
Chapter 9 - Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinklers heads. For systems with not over 300 sprinklers, provide ____ spare sprinkler head(s).
- 6 spare sprinkler heads
Chapter 9 - Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinklers heads. For systems with 301 to 1,000 sprinklers, provide ____ spare sprinkler head(s).
- 12 spare sprinkler heads
Chapter 9 - Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinklers heads. For systems with over 1,000 sprinklers, provide ____ spare sprinkler head(s).
- 24 spare sprinkler heads
Chapter 9 - Limited area sprinkler systems serving fewer than ____ sprinklers on any single connection are permitted to be connected to the domestic service where a wet automatic standpipe is not available.
- 20 sprinklers
Chapter 9 - Wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at ____ month intervals.
- 6 month intervals
Chapter 9 - Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at ____ month intervals.
- 12 month intervals
Chapter 9 - Regarding extinguishing systems, a manual actuation device shall be located at or near a means of egress from the cooking area a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of ____ feet from the kitchen exhaust system.
- 20 feet maximum
Chapter 9 - Class II standpipe hose connections shall be accessible and shall be located so that all portions of the building are within 30 feet of a listed variable stream fog nozzle attached to ____ feet of hose.
- 100 feet
Chapter 9 - Standpipe hose outlets shall be subject to testing and approval by the ______ and any modification granted thereto shall be subject to Fire Department concurrence.
- The Chief
Chapter 9 - Portable fire extinguishers shall be located within ____ feet of commercial cooking equipment.
- 30 feet
Chapter 9 - Buildings with a rooftop helistop or heliport shall be equipped with a Class ____ or ____ standpipe system extended to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located.
- Class I or III
Chapter 9 - Cabinets containing firefighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire department valves shall be identified in an approved manner by a permanently attached sign with letters not less than ____ inch(s) high in a color that contrasts with the background color, indicating the equipment contained therein.
- 2 inches (not less)
Exceptions
Doors not large enough to accommodate a written sign shall be marked with a permanently attached pictogram of the equipment contained therein.
Doors that have either an approved visual identification clear glass panel or a complete glass door panel are not required to be marked.
Chapter 9 - All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic sprinkler or extinguishing systems, communication systems, and all other equipment, material or systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with the fire code and California ________.
- California Code of Regulations
Chapter 9 - Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding ____ pounds shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 5 feet above the floor.
- 40 pounds
Extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 pounds (except wheeled-type) shall be so installed that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 3-1/2 feet above the floor. In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less than 4 inches.
Chapter 9 - An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes shall have additional sprinkler heads installed at ______ floors and at the ______ intake.
- Alternate floors
- Lowest intake
Chapter 9 - Extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 pounds (except wheeled-type) shall be so installed that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 3-1/2 feet above the floor. In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less than ____ inch(s).
- 4 inches
Chapter 9 - Portable fire extinguishers should not be located where ambient temperatures exceed ____ degrees F unless otherwise noted on the nameplate of the extinguisher.
- 120 degrees F
