Vol 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Each member must accept full responsibility for fire prevention as an integral part of the duties of a firefighter, regardless of?
A
position or assignment
2
Q
Who shall develop and promulgate the overall Fire Prevention Program of the Department according to the policies established by the Fire Chief?
A
Fire Marshal
3
Q
Each Station Commander shall perform a drive-through inspection of their inspection district how often?
A
once each calendar quarter (3 months)
4
Q
A report of the hazardous conditions noted during drive-though inspection and corrective action taken shall be forwarded to the Battalion Commander having responsibility for the district inspected, within _____ days of the date of each inspection.
A
10
5
Q
Station commanders shall plan to complete a minimum of _________ of their total inspection work load during each calendar month.
A
one-tenth (1/10)
6
Q
Who has the authority to adjust the inspection work load between the various stations in their battalions in order that stations may meet the cycle requirements as shown in 11/1-28.85 or as otherwise approved?
A
Battalion Commanders
7
Q
Where shall station commanders indicate scheduled reinspection dates?
A
monthly F-957 station activity schedule
8
Q
All matters relating to fire prevention at the station level are under the direct supervision of who?
A
the line officers concerned
9
Q
What is FPOS?
A
Fire Prevention Occupancy System
10
Q
Fire station personnel will make new construction inspections of the following residential occupancies which are not required to have a fire alarm system:
A. ____________ two stories or less in height or containing __ dwelling units or less.
B. ____________ two stories or less in height or containing __ guest rooms or less.
A
Apartment houses, 15
Hotels, 19
11
Q
The following occupancies or conditions will normally be inspected by members of the FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU. All other occupancies will be inspected by fire station personnel.
A
A. Group A Occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or more persons.
EXCEPTION: Any church with an occupant load of less than 750 and which is not on the same property as a school or day care occupancy will be inspected by fire station personnel.
B. Group B Occupancies:
1. Four stories or more in height.
2. 40,000 square feet or more total area of all floors.
3. Where a Division 4 permit is required in accordance with Section 57.04.03 of the Fire Code.
EXCEPTION: Group A Occupancies with an occupant load of 99 or less.
C. All Group E Occupancies.
D. All Group H Occupancies except repair garages.
E. All Group I Occupancies.
F. Group R, Division 1 Occupancies six stories or more in height.
1. Group R, Occupancies housing more than six (6) persons.
12
Q
The following occupancies or conditions will normally be inspected by FIRE STATION PERSONNEL. All other occupancies will be inspected by members of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
A
A. Group A Occupancies with an occupant load of less than 100 persons.
EXCEPTION: Any church with an occupant load of less than 750 and which is not on the same property as a school or day care occupancy will be inspected by fire station personnel.
B. Group B Occupancies with less than four stories in height and less than 40,000 square feet total of all floors.
C. Group H Division 4 Occupancies (Repair garages).
D. Group R Occupancies.
1. Group R, Division 1 Occupancies less than six stories in height.
2. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.
3. Group R, Occupancies housing 6 or fewer ambulatory or non-ambulatory persons, on the premises, not including employees or relatives.
13
Q
The inspection cycle for general occupancies will be either an annual or a three-year inspection cycle based on?
A
the number of exits required
14
Q
Occupancies which require only one exit shall be inspected how often?
A
once every three years.
15
Q
Occupancies with more than one required exit or containing over the allowable limits of hazardous materials (see Div. 8 of the Fire Code) shall be inspected how often?
A
once each year
16
Q
Enclosed corridor apartments/condominiums with 16 or more units or 3-5 stories in height; enclosed corridor hotels with 20 or more guest rooms or 3-5 stories in height; and company assemblage occupancies (normally 99 occupants or less) shall be inspected how often?
A
Twice each year (one daytime and one nighttime inspection) 6 months apart
17
Q
Non-enclosed corridor apartments/ condominiums (garden type) occupancies with 16 or more units or 3-5 stories in height; and non-enclosed corridor hotels with 20 or more guest rooms or 3-5 stories in height shall be inspected how often?
A
once a year
18
Q
Multi-unit dwellings shall include all enclosed corridor multi-unit residential occupancies 5-15 units in size and hotels with 6-19 guest rooms which are less than 3 stories in height. This category shall require inspection how often?
A
once every three years
19
Q
Dwelling occupancies (4 units or less) are inspected when?
A
by request or as a result of a complaint
20
Q
Fire Prevention Bureau occupancies shall be inspected by field personnel for pre-fire planning purposes only, how often?
A
once every three years
21
Q
The platoon inspection responsibilities shall be rotated how often?
A
once each three years
22
Q
Brush and grass shall be inspected how often and by who?
A
annually by Brush Task Force or Department Sweep. All other by request or complaint
23
Q
What form is used to transfer fire station occupancies to F.P.B and vice versa?
A
F-44
24
Q
Fire station files. Occupancy files shall be stored in a file cabinet arranged by what?
A
- platoon
- block number
- address
25
Fire station files. To assist with easy recognition of inspection cycles, all occupancies requiring an annual inspection will be placed in a _____ cut folder, all occupancies that will be inspected twice a year (night inspections) will be placed in a _____ cut folder, and all occupancies that will be inspected on a three-year cycle will be placed in a _____ cut folder.
left, center, right
26
Fire Prevention Notices requiring reinspections shall be filed by platoon in legal sized manila folders that correspond to what?
a 31-day month.
(placed in front of each platoons fire prevention file)
27
Each station shall maintain a complaint book to track all fire prevention complaints. When one is received, what form is fill out?
F-334
28
After complaints are inspected, F-334 will be filed in complaint book in what order?
alphabetical order (numeric order if the address is on a numbered street) - Retain until usefulness has passed
29
When writing in the complaint book, councilmatic complaints shall be entered in what color ink?
red
30
If anyone refuses you permission to inspect, make a note of it in that person's presence, and refer the matter to ______________ for advice as to further action.
your supervisor
31
If occupancy is closed but appears to be in use, indicate "closed" and return at a later date. If second attempt unsuccessful, call number listed on FPOS report. If owner or occupant cannot be contacted and conditions indicate no further action is necessary, what statement shall be made in remarks section of FPOS?
"Closed, no visual hazards"
32
How shall notices be served?
personally or by U.S. mail
33
Serving notices. The hazard correction date should be a maximum of ___ days from the date of preparation of the notice. A Notice must be addressed to a named person.
30
34
Notices to be mailed will be placed in __________ envelopes properly addressed with assignment designation of the sender placed below the return address and then forwarded to Department Headquarters for mailing.
unsealed
35
Any complaint of hazard received at the fire station should be inspected how soon?
without delay, and in no case later than the following day (platoon responsibility disregarded). Reinspection and follow up will be by platoon with area responsibility
36
Complaints received from City Council Field Offices or City Council Deputies require _________ Commanders to report back to the City Council Field Office explaining the disposition of the complaint.
Battalion
37
Who is the control point for the Fire Department regarding councilmatic complaints?
The Battalion Office
38
Reinspection. If after a maximum of thirty days it is found that full compliance has not been obtained, the inspecting member shall initiate a "Request for Legal Action", F-____, for forwarding through Battalion to the Legal Liaison Unit.
290
39
Issuance of a Citation, Form _____, constitutes a peace officer arrest for violation of laws relating to fire prevention and fire suppression under authority of Penal Code Section 853.9. The need for an arrest is extremely rare. The authority to make an arrest must be given in person by a Battalion Commander or higher ranking officer. Any officer of the Fire Prevention Bureau may grant permission to make an arrest.
F-211
40
Field personnel are responsible for conducting fire prevention inspections of churches (under occupant load of _____) in their districts.
750
41
Basement - Any story in which the surface of the floor above is less than __' above the adjacent ground elevation at all points.
6
42
School, Church, and Day Nursery - Dry vegetation within ____ feet of any structure is prohibited
20'
43
School, Church, and Day nursery - A __ foot clearance is required in front of all electrical panels
3
44
School, Church and Day Nursery - At least one extinguisher, having a ____ classification shall be provided on each floor and distributed throughout each structure so that the horizontal distance of travel to the nearest unit from any point in a building shall not exceed 75'.
2-A
45
School, Church, and Day Nursery - No extinguisher shall be located where the ambient temperatures exceed ____ degrees F.
120
46
School, Church, and Day nursery - Extinguisher mounting, Those up to and including 40 lbs. capacity shall be mounted so the top is not over ____' above the floor level. Units with greater capacity shall be mounted so the top is not over ____' above the floor level.
5', 3-1/2'
47
School, Church, and Day Nursery - A fire drill shall be held at least how often?
at least once each school month
48
School, Church, and Day Nursery - FD Access, Gates shall be a minimum of ___' and shall be readily openable.
20'
49
School, Church, Day Nursery - No objects or materials which might interfere with egress or Fire Department operations in case of fire are permitted to be stored on the roof. No wire, rope, cable, aerial or other overhead obstruction is permitted if the roof slope is less than ___ degrees, or if there is a penthouse on the roof, unless there is a clearance of at least ___' between the roof and such obstruction.
30, 7'
50
School, Church, Day Nursery - Guy wires or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts, provided they do not exceed a lateral distance from the base of the mast of ________ the height of the mast.
one-sixth
51
School, Church Day Nursery - Storage - Below Ceiling - Shall be a minimum of ___' below unsprinklered ceilings and ____" below sprinklered ceilings.
3', 18"
52
School, Church, and Day Nursery - Flammable and combustible liquids - Glass containers shall not exceed a capacity of _______ for flammable liquids. Metal and safety containers shall not exceed a capacity of _______ each.
1 quart, 5 gallons
53
School, Church, and Day Nursery - Not more than ___ gallons of flammable and/or combustible (combination class I and II) liquids shall be stored in any one hazardous materials cabinet.
60
54
Who are assigned the responsibility for issuance of parking citations?
Division Commander
55
Parking Control Violations are issues when parking within _____ feet of the driveway of any Fire Station, Parking in Fire Lane, or Parking within ____ feet of a hydrant (unless driver is in drivers seat)
15', 15'
56
Fire Code Violations are considered ______________ and subject to $__________ per count or 6 months in jail or both.
misdemeanor, $1,000
57
Mountain Fire District, Fire Buffer Zones and Mt. Washington, improved or unimproved property shall be written on what form?
F-1308, 3 copies, reinspect in 20 days
58
Abatement of hazards on vacant lots outside the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and Mount Washington are the responsibility of who?
Lot Cleaning Division, use F-338
59
Overcrowding - doors are required to open in direction of exit after how many occupants?
50 or more
60
Acid/corrosive material storage - Drums or carboys shall not be stacked more than __ containers high unless they are placed on pallets. When placed on pallets they may be stacked to a height of ___ feet.
2, 12'
61
Acid/corrosive material storage - There shall not be less than one such container holding ___ pounds of an absorbent-neutralizer mixture.
50
62
Acid/corrosive material storage - A deluge water-shower and eye flusher, with the water piping carrying a pressure not exceeding ___ lbs., shall be provided near each area where corrosive materials which may burn, irritate, or otherwise be harmful to persons, are stored, processed, or used.
25
63
Acid/corrosive material storage - Signs stating "Warning - Corrosive Materials" with letters not less than _____ inches high on contrasting background shall be posted at any location where such material is stored or processed.
three
64
Flammable aerosols are what class liquid?
Class 1A
65
Flammable aerosols may be displayed in retail sales areas if they are limited to a total of ___ gallons. The quantity of flammable aerosols displayed may be doubled for areas protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
30
66
Over _____ lbs. of small arms ammunition shall be stored in an approved manner and location. Over ______ lbs. of small arms ammunition requires the approval of the Fire Prevention Bureau as to location, fire protection equipment, warning placards and signs.
500, 1,000
67
Ammunition - Quantities in excess of _______ lbs. shall be stored in a room of one-hour fire-resistive construction. Such rooms shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
5,000
68
Ammunition - When storage of ammunition exceeds ____ lbs., additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as needed.
500
69
Quantity of small arms ammunition over _____ lbs. on the premises requires a fire permit as specified in Division 4 of the Fire Code.
1,000
70
Class-II or Class-III liquids (flash point above ____ degrees Fahrenheit)
100
71
Auto fueling stations and public garages - No open flame within ___ feet of any dispenser, except approved heaters.
25'
72
Electric Heaters at Auto Fueling stations may be used in service station buildings where installation is at least 8' above the floor and shall be located at least ____ feet from any point within reach of any fuel dispensing nozzle
10'
73
Two approved fuel dispensing nozzles are: non-automatic (manual) and automatic. The __________ Unit of the Fire Prevention Bureau maintains a list of approved nozzles, and may be contacted for information
Engineering
74
Fuel Dispenser hoses are not to be over ___ feet long, including the nozzle.
14
75
Auto fueling stations - "NO SMOKING - STOP MOTOR" signs having letters at least ___ inches high on a contrasting background shall be conspicuously posted. One of these signs is recommended over each pump island, not over _____ feet high and visible from each side where automobiles can be serviced.
3", eight
76
Auto fueling stations - Every auto fueling station must have at least how many extinguishers on premises.
at least two
77
Auto fueling stations - Within 75 feet of every dispenser there shall be at least one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of _________. The second required extinguisher, of same rating, shall be readily accessible.
2A, 20-BC
78
Fuel stations dispensing liquefied flammable gas shall have two ____ BC extinguishers. One such portable extinguisher shall be located within how are of dispenser?
10, 25'
79
A remote disconnecting switch is required for auto fueling stations with electrically-operated fuel dispensing apparatus. This switch shall be readily accessible from the dispensing apparatus and shall be posted with a permanent sign with letters _____ inch high stating "GAS PUMP SHUTOFF."
one
79
A remote disconnecting switch is required for auto fueling stations with electrically-operated fuel dispensing apparatus. This switch shall be readily accessible from the dispensing apparatus and shall be posted with a permanent sign with letters _____ inch high stating "GAS PUMP SHUTOFF."
one
80
Auto fueling stations - All Class I liquid vent pipes shall be ___ inches above the highest point of any roof of any building within 15 feet of the point of termination.
18"
81
Discontinue the use of gasoline for any cleaning purposes. Only materials having a flash point greater than _____ degrees F. may be used for this purpose
100
82
Auto fueling stations - fire extinguishers shall be immediately accessible at all times and mounted in an unobstructed location so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than how high? (not exceeding 40lbs)
5'
83
Basements - In every building located in Fire District 1 and 2, (all commercial and manufacturing zones) every story which has a floor surface elevation more than _____ feet lower than the highest elevation of the floor landing or tread of any required exit from the story, shall be sprinklered.
4'
84
Basements - The storage of flammable liquids in basements is strictly prohibited. A maximum of ___ gallons of Class II combustible liquid, ___ gallons of Class IIIA combustible liquid and ___ gallons of Class IIIB may be stored in basements with a Special Permit, provided the basement has an approved automatic sprinkler system for that type of hazard.
60, 120, 180
85
A. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE: All hazardous vegetation or native brush situated within _____ feet of any structure, all hazardous vegetation or native brush situated within ___ feet the outer edge or edges of the usable road surface of any highway, street, alley or driveway, shall be maintained at a height of not more than ____ inches above the ground.
200', 10', 3"
86
SPECIMEN NATIVE SHRUB: Unless otherwise indicated, specimen native brush or shrubs may be retained provided they do not exceed _____ cubic feet in volume, and provided they are spaced from other brush, flammable material or structures a distance equal to three times their diameter, but in no event less than ____ feet.
216, 18'
87
SPECIMEN NATIVE SHRUB: An individual shrub shall be trimmed up ___________ their height above the ground and all dead wood and combustible litter removed.
one-third
88
Large plant of at least ____ feet in height does not constitute an undue fire hazard and is trimmed up to at least ___ feet from the ground.
10', 5'
89
All trees, shrubs, bushes and other growing vegetation or portions thereof shall be removed from within ____ feet of the outlet of any chimney
10'
90
All trees, shrubs, bushes and other growing vegetation or portions thereof adjacent to or overhanging any structure shall be kept free of _____ limbs, branches, and other combustible matter.
dead
91
No Dead trees within _____ feet from structures.
200
92
Combustible fences: Maintain all weeds and other vegetation located within ___ feet of any combustible fence at a height of not more than ______ inches.
10', 3"
93
The Chief may prohibit open burning and smoking in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The words "No Smoking" or "Restricted Entry" shall be in letters no smaller than ____ inches and _____ inches in height on their respective signs
3", 1-3/4"
94
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone - signs posted at entrance, each corner and _____ foot intervals along boundaries. There should be a sign approx ____ feet inside the entrance to brush road, trail, etc. Signs should be approx 8' above the ground.
600', 300'
95
New installation/repair/replacement for signs posted in very high fire hazard severity zone are the responsibility of who?
The department of transportation, parking enforcement and traffic control group. Company commanders will telephone the district office nearest problem
96
All Building 3 or more stories in height which were erected prior to Jan 1 1943, (Dorthy Mae), Shall require stair shaft and area separation doors shall be equipped with approved self-closing devices, designed to release by activation of smoke detectors on each side of doorway and within ____ inches of the ceiling.
12"
97
All Building 3 or more stories in height which were erected prior to Jan 1 1943, (Dorthy Mae) - In a room having door opening into an interior hallway, stairway or exitway, a sprinkler head shell be located inside the room where? May use polybutylene plastic pipe for laterals only
directly over the door
98
All Building 3 or more stories in height which were erected prior to Jan 1 1943, (Dorthy Mae) - Each apartment or guest room door opening into an interior stairway, hallway or exits shall be equipped with what?
approved self closing device
99
Combustible decorations - Draperies, shades, curtains, etc. used in public assemblage must be flame-retardant and so labeled with State Fire Marshal "label" attached. Under normal conditions materials treated with a flame-retardant are considered good for how long?
5 years
100
Christmas Trees - A special permit shall be obtained when there are more than ___ trees inside a building.
25
101
Christmas Trees - Any tent over 450 sq feet requires a Division ___ Fire Permit.
5
102
Christmas trees - Trees shall be flameproof unless the tree is not over ___ feet tall, removed from the public, and not displayed over 15 days.
4
103
Dip Tanks - A permit is required for new installations of dip tanks over five square feet or _____ gallons in capacity when used to contain hazardous materials or combustible liquids. Every dip tank shall be at least _____ feet from sources of ignition or in a one-hour fire-resistive room with a self-closing fire door.
150, 25'
104
Dip Tanks - A dip tank containing more than the exempt amount of flammable liquid as listed in Table 4-A of the L.A. Fire Code requires a Division __ permit
4
105
Electricity - Provide a clearance of at least ___ inches to maintain adequate protection between light bulbs and combustible materials.
18"
106
Electricity - Relocate combustible storage to provide at least ______ feet clearance around (motor/fusebox/ electrical panel)
three
107
No person shall maintain, install or use any lock or latch on any door providing access from a penthouse or stairway to the roof of a building except a lock or latch which is openable from the inside without the use of key, tool, or _________________.
special knowledge
107
No person shall maintain, install or use any lock or latch on any door providing access from a penthouse or stairway to the roof of a building except a lock or latch which is openable from the inside without the use of key, tool, or _________________.
special knowledge
108
Obstructions of aisles and exits - In every building other than single family dwellings, there shall be maintained at all times one unobstructed aisle or passageway which leads to each required exit and shall have a free clearance equal to the minimum required in other sections of this Article or of at least ____ inches.
44"
109
Furniture - Furniture used for convenience or comfort may be permitted in hallway under what conditions?
a. must not obstruct required width
b. must be securely fastened to the floor or wall
c. a plot plan in duplicate must be submitted by owner/manager. Original kept by owner, duplicate filed in occupancy record file
110
Exit doors - Exit doors shall swing in direction of exit travel when serving any assembly occupancy, any hazardous area or Group H occupancy and any building or portion of with a occupant load of what?
50 or more
111
Exit doors - Glass panels installed in a box covering a locking device may be approved. Such panel shall be not less than _______ inches plain single strength glass. The box must be of sufficient size to permit free hand operation of the knob or latch. A sign is required "EMERGENCY EXIT - BREAK GLASS".
6" x 6"
112
Exit doors - Panic hardware shall be installed not less than ___ inches nor more than ____ inches above the floor.
30, 44
113
Exit doors - panic hardware - Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed ___________ pounds for exterior doors and ______ pounds for interior doors, such pull or push effort being applied at right angles to hinged doors. When fire doors are required the max effort to operate, may be increased to not exceed ____ pounds
8-1/2, 5, 15
114
Fire escapes - obstructions - Coverings such as venetian blinds on windows leading to fire escapes are prohibited. Blinds, curtains, screens, etc. which are installed in such a manner that egress is not obstructed may be approved. The blind must not cover more than the _____________ of double hung windows, or must be securely attached to casement-type windows. All necessary latches must be clearly visible.
upper half
115
Fire escapes - obstructions - Where exit is made through a room that is locked, there must be a glass panel in the door, located so that when broken the lock on the inside of the door is within each. This lock must be of the _______ type which can be operated without a key. Glass panel must be marked "FIRE ESCAPE - BREAK GLASS"
Yale
116
Fire escapes - obstructions - Such window shall have a minimum dimension of _____ inches when open.
29"
117
Fire escape awnings - The awning under a fire escape drop ladder shall have a __________ opening in the awning under the drop ladder. This opening may be closed by a snap-on canvas cover. Any covering for an opening in a metal awning shall be an approved design.
24" x 24"
118
Exit signs, when required to be illuminated, shall be internally illuminated by at least two ____-watt lamps or two ____-watt neon type lamps. Sign shall bear the word "EXIT" in letters not less than ____ inches high.
15, 6, 6"
119
Remove "EXIT" sign(s) from location of fire escape, provide "____________" sign(s)
FIRE ESCAPE
120
Extinguishers - Maintenance and testing of required portable fire extinguishers shall be done by a person licensed or registered by the __________________ as required by the Health and Safety Code.
State Fire Marshal
121
Extinguishers - Extinguishers having a gross weight NOT exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than ____ feet above the floor. Extinguishers having a gross weight GREATER than 40 pounds (except wheeled types) shall be so installed that the top of the extinguisher is not more than ____ feet above the floor
5', 3-1/2'
122
Extinguishers - Portable fire extinguishers are classified for use on certain classes of fires. The basic types of fires are what class?
A, B, C and D
123
Small garden hose alternative - Where Class "A" type portable fire extinguishers are required by the Fire Code, small hose (1/2, 3/4 or 1 inch) may be used in lieu thereof, provided that there shall be sufficient water outlets and hose to reach every portion of the premises and that:
1. Hose shall be permanently attached to the water outlet and spray nozzle attached
2. Not more than 50' of 1/2", nor more than 75' of 3/4 or 1" hose shall be attached to any one water outlet
3. Hose shall be coiled an placed on hanger or reel
4. A sign using 3" lettering on contrasting background, stating "FOR FIRE USE-DO NOT REMOVE"
124
Residential Occupancies - Apartment Houses and Hotels are required to have _______ extinguisher within 75 feet horizontal travel distance on EACH floor of the structure. Additional extinguishers shall be required for special hazards in public portions.
one 2-A
125
Residential occupancies - Garden-type residential occupancies which have exits from each apartment or guest room opening directly on an open exit corridor courtyard, driveway, alley or street shall NOT be required to have portable fire extinguishers if:
1. Apartment houses containing 15 or less apartments and not over two stories in height.
2. Hotels containing 19 or less guest rooms and not over two stories in height.
126
Protection of cooking facilities - Dry chemical extinguishers suitable for cooking-fat fires shall have a U.L. rating for Class ____ fires only.
BC
127
Protection of cooking facilities - Extinguishers are not to be located where ambient room temperature exceeds _____ degrees Fahrenheit unless otherwise noted on the nameplate of the extinguisher.
120
128
Hydrostatic test requirements - A decal or record tag of _______ or equally durable material shall be affixed to each portable fire extinguisher and bear the date, pressure of the hydrostatic test, and license registration number of the testing company.
metal
129
Hydrostatic test requirements - Water, foam and carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers, any extinguishers installed on any vehicle, and dry chemical extinguishers with shells of stainless steel or soldered brass shall be hydrostatically tested every?
5 years
130
Hydrostatic test requirements - Nitrogen cylinders or cartridges used for inert gas storage used as an expellant for wheeled extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested every?
10 years (To qualify for the 10-year retest interval, the cylinder must bear a 5-pointed star after the last test date in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, otherwise retest is 5 years)
131
Hydrostatic test requirements - Halon, dry powder and dry chemical with shells of brazed-brass, mild steel or aluminum shall be hydrostatically tested every?
12 years
132
Extinguisher service tag - A State Fire Marshal approved service tag shall be attached to each portable fire extinguisher serviced by a licensed concern. The service tag may be attached to the extinguisher by means of a wire, string, plastic ties, or by the use of ?.
a self-adhesive tag
133
Extinguisher service tag - Certificate of Registration "___" number of individual who performed or supervised the service.
EE
134
Extinguisher service tag - Service tags shall NOT be what color?
Red
135
Extinguishers - Service all fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be serviced at least _____ each year, and/or after each use, by a person having a valid certificate
once
136
Extinguishers - What portable fire extinguishers are prohibited from use?
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Chlorobromomethane
- Methyl Bromide
137
Special extinguishing systems - Automatic extinguishing systems are installed under permit and supervision of the Fire Department, Division ___ and the Department of Building and Safety.
5
138
Special Extinguishing Systems - Foam extinguishing system, water spray system, carbon dioxide extinguishing system, and fixed water spray systems are tested how often?
annually by state fire marshal certified tester
139
Special Extinguishing Systems - Dry chemical extinguishing systems are tested how often?
Semi-annually (twice a year) by state fire marshal certified tester
140
Special Extinguishing Systems - Halon and clean agent systems are tested how often?
Tested annually by state certified tester (semi-annual test of agent quantity and pressure)
141
Fire alarm systems - An approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for ?
A. Every apartment house 3 or more stories in height or containing 16 or more dwelling units
B. Every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms.
142
Fire alarm systems - The operation of fire alarm systems in hotels and apartments must be checked at least how often? This check is to be performed by the responsible person or by an authorized service agency.
once a month. A record of these test is to be at the control panel with installers name and phone number
143
Fire alarm systems - Systems shall be tested ________ to the satisfaction of the Chief's Regulation #4. An accurate record of such tests shall be kept and these records shall be open to examination by the Chief.
annually
144
Fire alarm system - If a fire alarm system is found inoperative during a routine general, night or pre-fire plan inspection, issue a Fire/Life Safety Violation to the owner or responsible person using what form?
F-340C
145
Smoke detectors shall be installed by ______________ in all existing multiple dwelling occupancies and duplexes. Installation shall be made directly to the electrical wiring of the occupancy. Smoke detectors shall be installed in every sleeping room and the corridor or area giving access to any such sleeping room.
August 1, 1983
146
Smoke detectors - Existing single-family dwellings shall have smoke detectors installed at the time of sale, or when an improvement requires a permit and the total valuation of the improvement exceeds _______.
$1,000
147
Group R, Division 1/3 occupancies. (Hotel, Apts. and Condominiums) Single-station smoke detectors required by the Los Angeles ________ Code shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every _____ months or as otherwise required by the Chief.
Municipal, six
148
Smoke detectors - The top of any smoke detector installed on a wall shall be no closer than _____ inches to the ceiling and no farther than ______ inches from the ceiling.
6", 12"
149
Smoke detectors shall be installed at a point centrally located on the wall or ceiling, in every sleeping room and in each hallway, corridor, or adjacent area to any such sleeping room. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, a detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the __________.
stairway
150
All required detectors shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; with no part of the detector located more than ____ inches below the ceiling. In bachelor or efficiency units, one smoke detector shall be centrally mounted on the ceiling or wall.
12"
151
Fire Doors - When a visual inspection of a fire door gives the inspecting member reason to believe that the system will fail to operate in an emergency, issue a notice (F-______) to make the door operational.
340D
152
Fire Doors - Labels shall be permanently affixed. Current practice is to use the ______ rating designation, formerly, the alphabetical letter designation was used.
hourly
153
Fire Doors - Relocate storage so as to maintain a ______ foot clearance from the fire door and its operating mechanism. Doors must be unobstructed at all times.
one
154
Fireworks - The possession or use of ANY FIREWORKS other than caps or cap pistols are prohibited. Even though may be labeled as "_________________" and bear the California state fire marshal's seal, they are prohibited in the city of LA.
safe and sane
155
Possession of "dangerous" fireworks can subject the violator to a fine from $500 to $________ and/or one year in County jail upon conviction under California State Health and Safety Code.
1,000
156
A violation involving dangerous fireworks is a _________ punishable by imprisonment in a state prison or county jail up to one year and/or fine not to exceed $5,000 when the combined quantity of explosive powder equals 7,500 grains (___ pound) or more.
felony, one
(The Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) and others, use the conversion of 7,000 grains equal one-pound)
157
The enforcement of fireworks laws and the investigation of initial complaints received regarding fireworks will be the responsibility of Emergency Service Bureau Battalion Commanders. Enforcement may be delegated to?
company commanders
158
Any liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (absolute) at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flammable liquid
159
A liquid having a flash point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Combustible Liquid
160
Flammable Liquid - Liquids having flash points below 73 degrees Fahrenheit and boiling points below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Examples: Casinghead gasoline, pentane, ethyl chloride, ethyl ether.
Class IA Flammable Liquid
161
Flammable Liquid - Liquids having flash points below 73 degrees Fahrenheit and boiling points at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Examples: Gasoline, lacquer, lacquer thinner, varnish, shellac, denatured alcohol, rubber cement, lighter fluid.
Class IB Flammable Liquid
162
Flammable Liquid - Liquids having flash points at or above 73 degrees Fahrenheit. and below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Examples: Turpentine, hydraulic brake fluid.
Class IC Flammable Liquid
163
Combustible Liquid - Liquids with a flash point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. (100F-139F)
Examples: Cleaning solvents (kerosene, stoddard solvent) fuel oil, mineral spirits, BBQ starter, diesel fuel.
Class II Combustible Liquid
164
Combustible Liquid - Liquids with a flash point at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit and below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. (140F-199F)
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid
165
Combustible Liquid - Liquids with a flash point at or above 200 degrees Fahrenheit but not above 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. Examples: Lubricating oil paraffin oil and vegetable oil. (200F-1499F)
Class IIIB Combustible Liquid
166
A Division 4 Permit is required when the quantities prescribed in Table 30-B are exceeded in any occupancy or premises.
Flammable Liquids Quantity
Class IA ____ gal
Class IB ____ gal
Class IC ____ gal
Combination of flammable liquids
Not more than IA, IB, IC set forth above _____ gal
Combustible Liquids
Class II _____ gal
Class III ______ gal
IA - 60
IB - 120
IC - 180
Combination - 240
II - 240
III - 500
167
No Class I or Class II liquid with a flash point below _____ degrees Fahrenheit may be used for cleaning, polishing, or fumigation in any dwelling. No open flame or other source of ignition within 25 feet of Class I or II liquid storage area.
110
168
Empty containers, inside a building, which have at one time contained Class ___ or ___ liquids shall be regulated the same as full containers unless they have been purged of all vapors.
I or II
169
Aisles - Where flammable and combustible liquids are stored, aisles required for means of egress shall be not less than what?
4 feet wide (48")
170
Aisles - Wall aisles at least ____-feet wide shall be provided and, where necessary, for reasons of access through doors, windows, access to interior standpipe hose or exterior standpipe outlets for fire fighting purposes. EXCEPTION: In a Hazardous Materials Room only ____ aisle, three feet in width, is required.
3', one
171
Inside storage with dispensing - Provide and maintain at least one 20B fire extinguisher within ____ feet of the drum storage area. Maintain a bonding device whenever liquids are dispensed. Such bonding shall be a minimum of #__ American Wire Gage standard wire.
50', #8
172
Quantities of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in Hazardous Materials Rooms or Hazardous Materials Cabinets or in Group H occupancies, EXCEPT not more than ___ 60-gallon metal drums or containers of Class I or II liquids nor more than ___ 60-gallon metal drums or containers of Class III liquids with a Special Permit, may be permitted
two, four
173
Outside of a Hazardous Materials Room or Cabinet, Not more than ___ gallons of Class I and Class II liquids in combination shall be in closed containers, Not more than ___ gallons of Class I and Class II liquids in combination shall be in safety cans, Not more than ___ gallons of Class IIIA liquids in closed containers or safety cans, The combination of Class I, II, and IIIA liquids shall not exceed ___ gallons, Not more than ___ gallons of Class IIIB liquids in closed containers or safety cans
10, 25, 60, 60, 120
174
The maximum amount of flammable or combustible liquid that may be stored within any one Hazardous Materials Cabinet is ____ gallons.
60
175
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CABINETS.
A. Not more than ___ gallons in combination of Class I and II liquids shall be stored in Hazardous Materials Cabinets.
B. Combinations of Class I, II, and IIIA liquids stored in Hazardous Materials Cabinets shall be subject to the limitations set forth in (A) above and shall not exceed ___ gallons.
C. Combinations of Class I, II, and III liquids stored in Hazardous Materials Cabinets shall be subject to the limitations set forth in (A) and (B) above and shall not exceed ___ gallons
60, 120, 240
176
Hazardous substance disclosure - what business handling hazardous substances must comply with Division 8 Certificate requirements?
any business ( issued by city clerk)
177
Hay, packing material - Storage bins for flammable fibers must be equipped with self-closing covers. When recommending automatic covers, recommend links with the proper tensile breaking strength 20 to _____ #.
500
178
Hazardous Buildings - Buildings or structures that are to be closed to entry shall be posted with an F-_____ to prohibit entry. If unsafe structural conditions exist, forward an F-_____ to the Department of Building and Safety, describing the unsafe condition.
F-339, F-338
179
Hazardous Materials Placards - categories are to be indicated by the placard in order of severity with "___" indicating no special hazard to "___" indicating a severe hazard:
0, 4
180
Hazardous Materials Placards - What color and where on the placard is each category displayed?
Health hazard (blue diamond on left)
Fire hazard (Flammability) (red diamond on top)
Reactivity (Instability) (yellow diamond on right)
Specific Hazard, if any (white diamond on bottom)
181
Hazardous Materials Placards - The following hazardous materials, along with other materials and equipment, specifically require placards as per the Fire Code:
- Flammable liquids
- Corrosive Materials
-Oxidizing Materials
- Toxic Materials
182
Hazardous Materials Placards - The minimum size for placards is what?
10 inches
183
Storage of hazardous refuse - in approved non combustible outdoor bins located a minimum ____ feet from any building or building opening.
10'
184
Heating appliances - Rigid or approved semi-rigid piping must be used for a gas burning appliance (if input is ___________ BTU or less, this is acceptable). If over, must be under permit and supervision of the Building Department.
130,000
185
Heating appliances - A readily accessible shut-off must be within how many feet of appliance?
3 feet
186
Heating appliance - Provide insulation or shielding so that the temperature of the adjacent combustible material does not exceed what amount?
160F
187
Lumber yards - Lumber shall be securely and compactly piled and in no case higher than what?
20 feet
188
Lumber yards - Size of Piles and Access Required: Piles of lumber shall not exceed _______ square feet of ground area. Every lumber pile shall be accessible on at least one side by a driveway not less than ___ feet in width. When the side of lesser dimension exceeds 50 feet then the pile shall be accessible on both of the sides of greater dimension by a driveway at least 15 feet in width.
7,500, 15'
189
Lumber yards - Fence: Permanent lumber storage shall be separated from public streets and highways by a fence at least ___ feet high, unless storage is within a building.
6
190
Lumber yards - Location: Lumber shall not be stored within ___ feet of any building on adjacent property or within _____ feet of an unprotected opening in any building.
10', 15'
191
Lumber yards - yard maintenance: Debris such as sawdust, chips, and shorts and combustible rubbish shall be removed at least how often?
at least once a week
192
Lumber yards - Provide and maintain suitable metal lined bins or _____ thick wood bins for storage of combustible waste.
1-1/4"
193
Night Inspection - Hotel and apartments - What do you check? Issue a notice within a 24-hr maximum correction time for any severe violation jeopardizing the occupants of building or premises
Required hallway lighting, unobstructed Exits, and Operational Fire Alarm system. (E.L.F.)
194
Night Inspection - Hotel and apartments - Provide and maintain direction "EXIT" signs. Lettering to be in letters ____ inches high and clearly visible at all times.
six
195
Hazardous Refuse Abatement - Pack rats pose a serious fire hazard to themselves and their neighbors. Members who encounter hazardous refuse (pack rat) conditions shall follow regular inspection procedures. Issue a F-_____ and forward third copy with original copy of F-338 referral directly to the Department of Building and Safety, Contract Nuisance Abatement Section, Stop 115.
F-340A
196
Paint, retail sales - sales area - Class IA (IB, IC, or Class II on other than the ground floor) liquids shall not exceed ___ gallon per square foot of sales area
one
197
Paint, retail sales - sales area - If occupancy is protected by approved automatic sprinkler system, Class IB, IC, or II liquids may be increased to ____ gallons per square foot.
2
198
Paint, retail sales - sales area - The quantities of flammable and/or combustible solvents and thinners displayed in occupancies not protected with an automatic sprinkler system shall not exceed the following amounts: a. Class IB liquids shall not exceed 120 gallons. b. Class IC liquids shall not exceed 180 gallons. c. Class II liquids shall not exceed 240 gallons. d. Combinations of Class I and II liquids with not more than the amounts of each class of liquid as set forth above shall not exceed 240 gallons. 3. The maximum quantities stated above may be _______ for areas protected with an automatic sprinkler system.
doubled
199
Paint, retail sales - sales area - Class I or II liquid containers in display areas shall not be stacked more than ______ feet high unless on fixed shelving or otherwise approved by the Chief
three
200
Paint, retail sales - sales area - An approved portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20B shall be located adjacent to and within ___ feet of where Class I or Class II liquids are displayed for retail sale.
50'
201
Roof obstructions - General - Guy wires, rods, aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than ___ degrees provided there is full clearance of _____ feet or more between the roof and said obstruction.
30, 7'
202
Roof obstructions - General - Guy wires or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of _________ the height of the mast.
one-sixth
203
Roof obstructions - General - One access passageway shall be provided for every ____-feet length, or fraction thereof, of roof surface. Passageways shall be at least ____-feet wide and have at least ____ feet of overhead clearance.
50', 3', 7'
204
Roof obstructions - General - Buildings may use reasonable fencing, etc., for security if a __________ provides unwarranted roof access.
utility pole
205
Smoke detector installations - Effective _____________, each multiple unit residential occupancy in the City of Los Angeles is required to have permanently installed electrically wired smoke detectors.
August 1, 1983
206
Smoke detector installations - Who jointly enforces the Municipal Code requirements related to permanent smoke detector installations in residential occupancies?
The department of Building and Safety and the Fire Department
207
Smoke detector installations - Buildings without required permanently wired smoke detectors will be issued compliance orders to install these devices (use Dept. of Building and Safety "______________") The Dept of Building and Safety will perform follow up inspections and any legal enforcement. They will notify FD when install is complete.
Notice to Comply
208
Smoke detectors - inspecting for maintenance - All smoke detectors shall be maintained in dependable, operating condition and tested every how often as required by the Chief?
every 6 months
209
Smoke detectors - inspecting for maintenance - An accurate record of such tests shall be kept by the owner or manager of buildings containing __ or more dwelling units. If one is not being kept, issue a what?
2, F-340C
210
Every building ____ or more stories in height shall be provided with Class I (dry) standpipes.
four
211
Every building ____ or more stories in height shall be provided with interior Class II (wet) standpipes. Exceptions - completely sprinklered buildings.
four
212
Every building or portion thereof constructed subsequent to May 25, 1960, exceeding ____ feet in height, shall be provided with combination standpipes that are directly connected to a water supply.
150
213
Standpipes - There shall be a three-way outlet above the roof line when the roof has a slope of less than __ inches in __ inches.
4,12 (4:12 pitch)
214
Class II Standpipes. Class II standpipe outlets are normally accessible and located so that all portions of the building are within ___ feet of a nozzle attached to 100 feet of hose.
30
215
Buildings under construction - Every building ___ or more in height shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction. such stand pipes are installed when the progress of construction is not more than 50' in height above grade.
6
216
Sprinkler Systems - When openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than ____ feet from such openings, the story shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings as specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall of the story.
75'
217
Sprinkler systems - At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through ______ or more floors will have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads are to be accessible for servicing.
three
218
Sprinkler Alarms. On all sprinkler systems having more than how many sprinklers, a local waterflow alarm shall be provided which will sound an audible signal on the premises upon water flow through the system equal to the flow from a single sprinkler?
more than 20
219
Sprinkler System Alarms: When serving more than how many sprinklers, automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location?
more than 100
220
Inoperative sprinkler or standpipe system - Action required: Whenever a automatic sprinkler or standpipe system is found inoperative during an inspection, or after shutdown by the Department and cannot be immediately restored to service; issue a Fire/Life Safety Violation (F-_____)
F-340C
221
Sprinkler Heads - REPLACEMENT - All automatic sprinkler heads must be replaced when painted, corroded, damaged, loaded with foreign materials or when the age of the head reaches ______ years old.
50
222
Sprinkler Heads - LOCATION - Where sprinkler heads are located closer than ___ lineal feet, metal baffles are required so that he discharge from one head will not wet the adjacent head and prevent its operation.
5
223
System problems - Relocate storage to maintain a minimum unobstructed space of ____ below the level of sprinkler heads
18"
224
Spare heads - Provide and maintain in an identified cabinet at least ___ spare sprinkler heads corresponding to the type and temperature rating used
6
225
Inside storage - Piles of materials, tiers of shelving or racks shall have their highest point at least ___ inches below automatic sprinkler heads. Where storage consists of large, highly packed piles of baled, sacked or cased material, the distance below sprinkler heads shall be a minimum of _____ feet
18, three
226
Inside storage - wood pallets - pallet piles shall be stored no higher than what?
6 feet
227
Inside storage - wood pallets - The storage height of pallets may be increased beyond the six foot height limit up to a maximum of ____ feet in height providing the Storage Area meets the requirements of L.A.F.D. Standard No. 61 (Sprinkler Density Requirements for Pallet Storage)
20'
228
Street numbers - Minimum size for all address numbers is ___ inches high by ___ inches wide.
4" x 2"
229
Street numbers - The formula used to determine the proper size of address numbers is: The height in inches shall be _____ of the distance in feet from the property line to the structure as seen from the street which the structure faces. The width of the numbers shall be ______ of the height.
1/10, one-half
230
Tire storage inside - Piles of tires shall be kept at least _____ feet below the ceiling or roof and every chord, beam, or girder in an un-sprinklered building. Every rack or pile of tires shall be kept at least ____ inches below the level of sprinkler heads in a sprinklered building.
three, 18"
231
Tanks - above ground - Warning placards must be conspicuously posted on at least how many sides ?
two
232
Tanks - underground tanks - All underground tanks must be registered with what permit?
Division 4 permit
233
Tanks - underground - Abandonment (Removal) of Underground Tanks - Any underground tank out of service for ___ days or not having a valid permit to operate shall be abandoned within 30 days after notice has been given by the Chief.
90
234
Warning placards - general - Whenever hazardous materials are processed or stored in quantities requiring a permit under Division 4 of Fire Code, warning placards shall be posted where?
1. At entrance to building
2. Main entrance to outside area (or within if no entrance is clearly defined)
3. On sides or adjacent to tanks or vessels
235
Warning placards - general - Wherever hazardous materials are processed or stored, signs with letters at least ____ inches in height on contrasting background stating the name of the hazardous material shall be posted within the building and at all locations outside the building where such materials are processed or stored, and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief.
three
236
Vicious animals - Any area guarded by a sentry dog shall be posted with __________ warning signs at 50-foot intervals around the perimeter and at all entrances and exits to the guarded area. The sign shall depict the head of a dog with bared fangs and shall set forth the name, address, and telephone number of the sentry dog company furnishing the animal for hire.
10" x 14"
