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Preface Flashcards

1
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Which part of 2020 Los Angeles Municipal Code

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Article 7 of Chapter V

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2
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Fire Prevention Main Office

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200 North Main Street, Seventeenth Floor, LA 90012

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3
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LAFD Mission

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To preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our communities thorough relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery

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4
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Has oversight over Fire Department operations

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The Board of Fire Commission

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5
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Who and what Board of Fire Commission

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5 citizens appointed by Mayor, confirmed by City Council

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6
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Emergency Services Bureau

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Responsible for responding to and mitigating emergencies while providing functional and line supervision…

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7
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Administrative Services Bureau

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Responsible for the prevention of fires; the investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires; the elimination of fire and life safety hazards in buildings, marine vessels, aircraft and vehicles; the maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems; regulation of storage and handling of hazardous materials and hazardous substances; and the enforcement of fire and panic safety regulations of the State Fire Marshal

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8
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Five sections of Fire Prevention Bureau

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Administrative, CUPA, Fire Development Services, Industrial Commercial, and Public Safety

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9
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How many inspectors under who

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129 under direction of Fire Marshall (Deputy Chief) supported by an Assistant Fire Marshal

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10
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Training and Support Bureau

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Responsible for the training of firefighters, and researching and evaluating of trends and developments…

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11
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History LAFD prior 1886

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380 volunteer firefighters. December 8, 1871 ordinance, created Volunteer Fire Department

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12
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Ordinance establishing paid Fire Department

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Ordinance Number 205

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13
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Original Department Make up

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Chief engineer, assistant chief, 31 firefighters to 3 stations February 1, 1886

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14
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Year Fire Prevention Bureau created and how many personnel

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1916 with 50 personnel

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15
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When LA City Fire Code became law

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December 31, 1959

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16
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Last major Code overhaul

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1987

17
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LAFC includes mandates from

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California Fire Code (CFC)

18
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Ordinance Number 186616 (2020 edition of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code)

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May 2020, amends Chapter 5 Article 7 of LAMC to adopt by reference the 2019 CFC and the 2018 International Fire Code

19
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ICC partners in code development

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American Institute of Architects
International Association of Fire Chiefs
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of State Fire Marshals

20
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Code Development Committee abbreviations

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A=Administrative
BE=IBC-egress
BF=IBC-Fire Safety
BG=IBC-General
BS=IBC-Structural
EB=International Existing Building
FG=International Fuel Gas
M=International Mechanical
P=International Plumbing

21
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What is IFC

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International Fire Code is a model that regulates minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, facilities, storage and processes

22
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IFC Section 102.1

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Addresses when the construction and design provisions are applicable

23
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IFC Section 102.2

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Addresses when the administrative, operational and maintenance provisions are applicable

24
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Organization of IFC
Parts I-VII

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I- Chapters 1-2 Administrative and definitions
II- Chapters 3-4 General safety provisions
III- Chapters 5-12 Building and equipment design features
IV- Chapters 20-39 Special occupancies and operations
V- Chapters 68-79 Hazardous materials
VI- Chapters 80 Reference standards
VII- Appendices A-N Adoptable and informational appendices

25
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Chapter 1

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Scope and Administration

26
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Chapter 2

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Definitions

27
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Chapter 3

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General Requirements

28
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Chapter 4

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Emergency Planning and Preparedness

29
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Chapter 5

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Fire Service Features

30
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Chapter 6

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Building Services and Systems

31
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Chapter 7

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Fire and Smoke Protection Features

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Chapter 8

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Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings

33
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Chapter 9

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Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

34
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Chapter 10

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Means of Egress

35
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Chapter 50

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Hazardous Materials-General Provisions

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