P&P Volume 4 Prevention

Question 1

how much clearance should there be along access roads (defensible space)

Answer 1

10’ on each side of the road

Question 2

how often do engine company inspect county roads that need hazard abatement within county right of way

Answer 2

annually, sent to VMP

Question 3

at what capacity should storage tanks be for fire use

Answer 3

90% with a refill device

Question 4

where are burns not allowed

Answer 4

solvang, santa maria, lompoc

Question 5

when shall district road inspections be submitted

Answer 5

by march 31 annually

Question 6

when can residential burns begin and when completed

Answer 6

10am and dead out by 4

Question 7

how often is the water system survey completed

Answer 7

annually

Question 8

recreational fire

Answer 8

non-contained fire - no permit required

Question 9

when can hazard reduction fires begin and end

Answer 9

start by 7, no new material after 12, and dead out by 4pm

Question 10

what are approved ignition devices

Answer 10

1. matches
2. road flares
3. propane tortches or lighters
4. drip torches

Question 11

what is involved in the water system survey

Answer 11

checking hydrants and sprinkler systems in district

Question 12

what is ag burning

Answer 12

fire to reduce waste from ag products

Question 13

time range to re-inspect a business

Answer 13

14-21days

Question 14

which inspections are performed by FPD and not engine companies

Answer 14

R 3.1 and R-4

engines inspect all others

Question 15

do we issue permits for bonfires

Answer 15

yes (ceremonial ones)

Question 16

fire hazard reduction burning

Answer 16

restricted to “high” or “very high” fire hazard severity zones

Question 17

what circumstances can an engine captain cancel a burning operation

Answer 17

1. violation of permit
2. fire hazard risk of operation
3. fire/smoke nuisance

Question 18

which section of the dept has a master copy of all access roads

Answer 18

construction

Question 19

right of way burning

Answer 19

utility, levee, ditch maintenance allowed in cuyama valley only

Question 20

which permits, done by OPS, are “per activity”

Answer 20

open flames in assembly
carnivals
nitrate film
use of fire hydrants
fumigation
parade floats
tents

Question 21

what is vertical clearance considered for occupancy clearance along roads

Answer 21

13’6”

Question 22

how big should FD connections be on stored water sources

Answer 22

4” minimum at bottom of tank

Question 23

what are the 4 primary considerations for occupancy clearances

Answer 23

1. access
2. water for fire protection/fighting
3. defensible space
4. addressing

Question 24

when can ag burning begin

Answer 24

sunrise and no additional fuel can be added 2hrs prior to sunset

Question 25

where do we not issue burn permits, which protection area?

Answer 25

Federal Direct Protection Area (DPA)

Question 26

when are vegetation burns allowed

Answer 26

feb, may, august, nov.

Question 27

how far should a hydrant be from the structure

Answer 27

50-150’

Question 28

what level extinguisher is required

Answer 28

4A rated

Question 29

who has engine companies perform occupancy clearance inspections

Answer 29

planning and engineering

Question 30

bonfire

Answer 30

used for ceremonial purposes

Question 31

a fire hydrant rise should be within how many feet from a hydrant

Answer 31

10’ of fire dept. approved access road

Question 32

what is considered ag waste

Answer 32

wasted used to:

1. purpose of making profit
2. provide livelihood
3. research/instruction for education
4. vegetation in adjacent fields
5. material imminetly related to crop
6. tumbleweeds

Question 33

proper addressing size for residential and commercial building

Answer 33

3” and 6” respectively