V7-C2 Flashcards
What are the fines for fire code in fractions
$50 for the first violation
100 for the second
250 for the third
500 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year
What is the punishment for misdemeanors of the fire code
Fine not to exceed $5000 or imprisonment not to exceed six months
When is a verbal notice used for a violation of fire code
When it can be abated in the presence of the fire inspector written documentation of the verbal notice is required
What’s the maximum allowable time they can lapse between due date for infractions and reinspection
No more than seven days
How many times does fire station inspect the property in violation
Initial inspection allowing 14 to 21 days
second inspection and final notice allow in seven days
third inspection compliance or referral to district attorney
How many 410 reports must be issued before contacting the district attorneys office for assistance
At least two
What are examples of life hazards which would be a misdemeanor citation
Spray painting flammable liquids without ventilation
obstructed exit doors corridors or isles
overcrowding public assembly
illegal locking devices on exit doors
If a misdemeanor citation is written for the firecode who must be notified
Jurisdictional Battalion chief as soon as possible
What must happen if limited access keys (Knox box) keys are lost stolen or misplaced
PD report detailing lost or theft
form 41 survey request attention limited access key coordinator
What are the three types of certified fire safety officers
Public assembly
filming
fireworks
Which Public assembly occupancies are prevention inspections
Public assembly occupancies with 300 or more occupants except churches
What manufacturing facilities are fire prevention inspections
Manufacturers storing or handling large quantities of flammable or combustible materials
occupancies over 20,000 ft.²
What storage or warehouse occupancies are fire prevention inspections
Occupancies over 60,000 ft.² for storage
What are the other fire prevention occupancy is not including public assembly manufacturing and warehouse
High-rise buildings
all new construction
business license and inspections in unincorporated areas requiring a public hearing
common area of enclosed shopping malls (but not the tenant lease areas)
Which parts of an enclosed shopping mall are fire prevention inspections and which parts are station inspections
Common areas are fire prevention
tenant lease areas are jurisdictional fire station inspections
What constitutes a school inspection unit building
Building is used for education purposes K through 12 grade
more than 12 hours a week
or four hours in one day
What constitutes an institution’s unit inspected building
Buildings for handicap sick or injured non-ambulatory clients 24 hour care
Dialysis clinics for six or more clients
care of the physically restrained including jails in mental hospitals
organized camps church school detention
initial inspection of occupancies require state licensing
What occupancies is petro chemical unit responsible for
Cellulose nitrate in excess of 25 pounds
liquid petroleum gas where single container is 1200 gallons or more
occupancies that store handle or use 50 pounds or more of organic peroxides
What is the procedure if someone refuses to allow a fire inspection
Do not argue leave
the premises and
obtain info for legal action by contacting the BC
What comprises an annual station inspection
Look it up in a newer volume
Where should receipt of business license inspections be documented
On the last page of the business Journal
How soon should business licenses be inspected after receipt
Within 72 hours of receipt
Form 484
Occupancy record
Form 584
Hazmat handler control record
When do the first notices for brush clearance go out
Declaration cards are mailed to the owners of properties in February
What determines a hazmat handler
55 gallons 500 pounds or 200 ft.³ at any one time
What is the inspection list for brush hazard abatement
A list of declared and undeclared improved personals by sight address
What is the responsibilities of forestry division for brush hazard abatement
Direct the departments brush clearance program coordinator enforcement on brush clearance on improved parcels with jurisdictional fire station and weed abatement division
What is the distribution of the 410b
Pink Copy stays with the station file
Canary copies to brush clearance unit
white to the homeowner
Goldenrod to the homeowner at the follow-up inspection
When can weed abatement division begin working on unimproved parcels
Mid-March in certain zones and majority of zones will start April or May
How much time do stations have to start and finish brush inspections
Six weeks
When should brush inspections begin
April 1 in the antelope Valley
June 1 in the coastal areas
May 1 in all other areas
brush inspections should be completed by what dates
July 1 in the antelope Valley
September 1 in the coastal areas
August 1 in all other areas
How much time do property owners have to abate hazards reported on the 410 B
30 days after initial inspection
7 to 14 days after the follow up inspection
then forwarded to brush clearance unit
Where are traffic calming measures designed primarily for
To reduce vehicle speed on private and public residential roads were speed limit does not exceed 25 miles an hour
What is the department policy on traffic calming measures on private roads
Policy is not approving traffic calming measures on private roads
Who is responsible for the review of tract maps parcel maps planned unit development conditional use permit design reviews environmental impact Road vacation zone changes water plans gate design review
Land development unit
What are the fire zones in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County
Zone 3
VHFHSZ
Malibu zone the district south of Hunter freeway
What is the fire zoning of Inc. cities served by LA County fire
All cities are considered to be in fire zone 3 if not in the VHFHSZ
What are the minimum roof requirements in fire zone three
Ordinary roofing including untreated shakes and shingles and one and two family dwelling's class C or better in multiple housing (three units or more)
What is the minimum roof requirement and VHFHSZ
Class a or better
What is the minimum requirements of Malibu zoning district south of Ventura Freeway
Class a or better
no wood roofs allowed treated or untreated
What is the definition of a high-rise
Any structure having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department access
Who maintains files on all high-rise buildings and assist regional inspectors
county facilities high-rise unit
What is a pre-fire plan for a high-rise building
Is required for all high-rise buildings
owners prepare the plan in cooperation with FD
owners shall assign a fire safety director to work with FD in the establishment implementation and maintenance of the pre-fire plan
When a high-rise building does it annual fire drill what happens
Building occupants are not required to be involved they do not have to evacuate and it must be witnessed by the jurisdictional fire station and the fire prevention regional inspector
Who is responsible for inspecting unimproved property is for brush abatement
Weed abatement division handles all unimproved properties
