Preface Flashcards
Which part of 2020 Los Angeles Municipal Code
Article 7 of Chapter V
Fire Prevention Main Office
200 North Main Street, Seventeenth Floor, LA 90012
LAFD Mission
To preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our communities thorough relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery
Has oversight over Fire Department operations
The Board of Fire Commission
Who and what Board of Fire Commission
5 citizens appointed by Mayor, confirmed by City Council
Emergency Services Bureau
Responsible for responding to and mitigating emergencies while providing functional and line supervision…
Administrative Services Bureau
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
Five sections of Fire Prevention Bureau
Administrative, CUPA, Fire Development Services, Industrial Commercial, and Public Safety
How many inspectors under who
129 under direction of Fire Marshall (Deputy Chief) supported by an Assistant Fire Marshal
Training and Support Bureau
Responsible for the training of firefighters, and researching and evaluating of trends and developments…
History LAFD prior 1886
380 volunteer firefighters. December 8, 1871 ordinance, created Volunteer Fire Department
Ordinance establishing paid Fire Department
Ordinance Number 205
Original Department Make up
Chief engineer, assistant chief, 31 firefighters to 3 stations February 1, 1886
Year Fire Prevention Bureau created and how many personnel
1916 with 50 personnel
When LA City Fire Code became law
December 31, 1959
Last major Code overhaul
1987
LAFC includes mandates from
California Fire Code (CFC)
Ordinance Number 186616 (2020 edition of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code)
May 2020, amends Chapter 5 Article 7 of LAMC to adopt by reference the 2019 CFC and the 2018 International Fire Code
ICC partners in code development
American Institute of Architects
International Association of Fire Chiefs
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of State Fire Marshals
Code Development Committee abbreviations
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
What is IFC
International Fire Code is a model that regulates minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, facilities, storage and processes
IFC Section 102.1
Addresses when the construction and design provisions are applicable
IFC Section 102.2
Addresses when the administrative, operational and maintenance provisions are applicable
Organization of IFC
Parts I-VII
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
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials-General Provisions
