Chapter 1

Question 1

Part 1 vs Part 2

Answer 1

General Provisions and Administrative Provisions

Question 2

101.2 Scope

Answer 2

1. Hazard of fire and explosions
2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare
3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation
4. Related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems
5. Affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders
6. Other laws as it may be the duty of the Fire Department to enforce

Question 2

Section 101

Answer 2

Scope and General requirements

Question 3

101.3 Intent

Answer 3

Establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection…reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations

Question 4

101.6 Review of article

Answer 4

Chief shall report to the Board, recommending revisions of this article
1. Number of requests
2. Number of fire hazards
3. Changes and technological advancements
4. Investigation of fires
5. Recommendations of the Fire Code Advisory Committee

Question 5

101.7 Fire Code Advisory Committee consists of and purpose

Answer 5

Consist of Fire Marshal, representatives form industry, business, govt agencies…assist Chief in revisions

Question 6

101.8 Badge adoption

Answer 6

Resolution 189, June 12, 1941

Question 7

Centennial Badge

Answer 7

Resolution 759, badge during 1986

Question 8

101.8.5 Manufacturer’s obligation (who can buy)

Answer 8

Fire Department’s custodian of badges

Question 9

Section 102

Answer 9

Applicability

Question 10

102.1 Construction and design provisions…apply to

Answer 10

1. structures , facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this code
2. existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code
3. existing structures, facilities and conditions where required in chapter 11
4. existing structures, facilities and conditions that, in the opinion of the fire code official, constitute a distinct hazard to life or property

Question 11

102.3 change of use or occupancy…and exception

Answer 11

shall not be made unless comply with this code and California Existing Building Code…exception: fire code official approves as less hazardous, based on life and fire risk

Question 12

102.4 application of building code

Answer 12

design and construction of new structures shall comply with the California Building Code

Question 13

102.5 application of residential code

Answer 13

Pertaining to exterior of structure including premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies…Construction permits required by section 105.7

Question 14

102.6 historic buildings

Answer 14

Shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings

Question 15

102.9 matters not provided for

Answer 15

Shall be determined by the fire code official

Question 16

102.10 conflicting provisions

Answer 16

conflict between general requirement and specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable… the most restrictive shall govern

Question 17

102.13 existing conditions

Answer 17

shall apply to existing conditions as well as to new conditions

Question 18

Section 103

Answer 18

Department of Fire Prevention

Question 19

Function of the Department of Fire Prevention

Answer 19

Implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code

Question 20

103.2 Appointment

Answer 20

The fire code official shall be appointed and removed as provided by the City Charter

Question 21

103.3 Deputies

Answer 21

Fire code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy fire code official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees

Question 22

103.3.1 Office and duties of the Fire Marshal

Answer 22

The office of the Fire Marshal is hereby created in the City of Los Angeles

Question 23

103.3.1.1 Designation of the Fire Marshal

Answer 23

Chief shall designate a Deputy Fire Chief of the Department who shall serve as Fire Marshal with the authority to exercise the power and perform the duties of the Fire Marshal

Question 24

103.3.1.2 Control of matters

Answer 24

The Fire Marshal shall, under direction of the Chief, have control of all matters pertaining to the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety

Question 25

103.3.2 Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety (when)

Answer 25

Ordinance No. 34,352 June 19, 1916

Question 26

103.3.2.1 Composition of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety

Answer 26

1. The Fire Marshal, who shall be the Chief Fire Prevention Engineer of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety 2. Additional officers, assistants and employees as the City Council shall provide

Question 27

103.3.2.2 Function

Answer 27

1. Prevention of fires 2. Investigation of cause, origin and circumstances of fire life safety hazards 3. Elimination of fire and life safety hazards in any building or structure, including those under construction, any premises, marine vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or the appurtenances and equipment thereof 4. The maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems 5. The regulation of storage, use and handling of hazardous materials and hazardous substances 6. Enforcement of the basic building regulations of the State Fire Marshal as the apply to the City of Los Angeles in matters relating to fire, panic and explosion safety

Question 28

103.4 Liability

Answer 28

While acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice... shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally

Question 29

103.4.2 Responsibility of City

Answer 29

Neither the City nor any department, board, commission, officer or employee thereof shall be held liable or responsible for any damage or injury...

Question 30

Section 104

Answer 30

General Authority and Responsibilities

Question 31

1014.1.1 Authority to make rules

Answer 31

Chief shall have the power to make and enforce rules and regulations for the purpose of prevention and control of fires...

Question 32

104.3 Right of entry

Answer 32

Fire code official has reasonable cause to believe...authority to enter...perform the duties imposed by this code... reasonable effort to locate owner... if refused, recourse to every remedy provided by law

Question 33

104.6.1 Official Records

Answer 33

Keep records for not less than 5 years or for as long as the structure or activity to which such records relate remain in existence