P&P Fire Prevention

Question 1

what is considered AG burning

Answer 1

1, Materials produced solely from the operations in the growing and harvesting of crops or the raising of fowl or animals

2. Grass and weeds in or adjacent to fields in cultivation or being prepared for cultivation
3. Russian Thistle eradication is the burning of cut stacked dry “tumbleweeds”

Question 2

what is a bonfire

Answer 2

an outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes that does not meet the definition of a recreational fire.

Question 3

What is fire hazard reduction burning

Answer 3

cuttings from trees, vines or bushes that

have been cut specifically for the purpose of reducing a potential fire hazard. restricted to high fire hazard areas

Question 4

what is a recreational fire

Answer 4

3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for religious, ceremonial, cooking or similar purposes. Permits are not required for recreational fires

Question 5

what is residential burning

Answer 5

the burning of leaves, weeds, grass clippings,
shrubbery and tree prunings (all adequately dried) by occupants of one and two-family
dwellings only, within the Northern Zone

Question 6

what months are the residential burns allowed

Answer 6

February May August November

Question 7

Where is residential burning prohibited?

Answer 7

incorporated cities of Solvang, Santa Maria and Lompoc.

Question 8

what is right-of-way burning

Answer 8

the clearance of rights-of-way by a public entity or
utility for levee, reservoir and ditch maintenance. All material burned must be cut and
prepared by stacking, drying or other methods to promote combustion. Cuyama valley only

Question 9

What burns need permits

Answer 9

1. Residential Dry Vegetation Burning
2. Right-of-Way Burning
3. Fire Hazard Reduction Burning
4. Agricultural Burning
5. Bonfires

Question 10

Do recreational fires need a permit

Answer 10

No, and they are exempt from county imposed burning bans or, no burn day declarations by the APCD

Question 11

do recreational fires on the beach need a permit?

Answer 11

if below the mean high tide line also do not require permits as long as they meet the 3-foot in diameter and 2-foot or less in height requirements.

Question 12

when does a burn permit inspection get done?

Answer 12

prior to the issuance of the permit

Question 13

Does SBC issue permits within the federal DPA

Answer 13

No

Question 14

what is an adequate drying time for cut materials to be burned.

Answer 14

a. 6 weeks for trees and large branches

b. 3 weeks for prunings and small branches

Question 15

residential burning hours

Answer 15

between the hours of 10:00 a.m.

and 4:00 p.m. The fire must be dead out by 4:00 p.m.

Question 16

when should ag burning be stopped at night

Answer 16

no additional fuel should be added to the fire two hours before sunset

Question 17

approved ignition devices for burning

Answer 17

a. Matches
b. Road flares
c. Propane lighters or torches
d. Drip torches

Question 18

what needs to be on scene of a permitted burn

Answer 18

one 4A rated fire extinguisher or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing
equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck

Question 19

how can a permitted burn be shut down

Answer 19

1. A permit condition is violated
2. There is a fire hazard or risk as a result of the operation
3. There is a fire and/or smoke nuisance as a result of the operations.

Question 20

who is contacted if the company officer is going to shut down a permitted burn?

Answer 20

Investigator

Question 21

if, during hazard reduction inspections, a parcel missed the deadline and is a major fire nuisance or hazard what happens

Answer 21

a form 52 is filled out

Question 22

where do we get authority to conduct inspections

Answer 22

CFC as adopted by chapter 15 of SBC code, title 19 and 24 of the california code of regulations

Question 23

what inspections are operations responsible for

Answer 23

A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R2, S1, S2, U hot work, and open burn permits

Question 24

how many inspections does an engine company do on an occupancy

Answer 24

initial and one reinspect before it is refereed to investigation division

Question 25

when would a reispection be performed within 48 hours of the initial inspection

Answer 25

if exits are blocked, fire protection systems are down, non working smoke detectors.

Question 26

whats the max square feet for a B-SAFE inspection

Answer 26

10,000 square feet

Question 27

How often is a fire protection water system survey done?

Answer 27

annually

Question 28

when are road inspections completed

Answer 28

annually by March 31st

Question 29

where does a road inspection report get sent?

Answer 29

fire road access - construction division

county road - VMP

Question 30

What is a target hazard

Answer 30

Facilities with potential of high life loss and/or high property value loss, and facilities with difficult tactical challenges and/or atypical hazards (firefighter safety) or that require unique strategic action involving technical advice

Question 31

what should all target hazards have done

Answer 31

pre-plan

Question 32

what should be done annually for a pre-planned target hazard

Answer 32

an on-site review

Question 33

what is the purpose of a pre-plan

Answer 33

assist the Incident Commander in
determining resource needs and making strategic and tactical decisions during an evolving and
dynamic event.

Question 34

what is initial attack information

Answer 34

info located on the MDC map

1. Building outline
2. Address
3. Hydrants
4. Sprinklered buildings or portions of buildings
5. Fire Department connections
6. Knox Box locations
7. Alarm annunciator panels

Question 35

whose responsibility is it to keep target hazard list up to date

Answer 35

company officer in each inspection district

Question 36

what is a site plan

Answer 36

overhead aerial photo. The site plan shall also show

hydrants, FDC’s, exposures, Fire Department access, staging areas, etc

Question 37

what is a floor plan

Answer 37

created to-scale and show all building components of each floor, including walls, doors, and roll-up doors,

Question 38

whose responsibility is it to conduct or direct investigations

Answer 38

IC

Question 39

when shall an IC request an investigator

Answer 39

• haz mat or fir with a suspicious incindeary origin
• haz mat or fir involving a death or injury
• incident involving illegal acts
• damage in excess of $15,000
• hazardous materials releases that result in a significant threat to or impact on life, the environment, or property