Fire Prevention Flashcards
When to call for duty investigator
- origin and cause is not readily identifiable
- the fire caused high dollar loss, a fatality or injury
- investigation is deemed complex and time consuming
When to involve law enforcement during fire investigation
- fire deemed to be a criminal act
- Fire is suspicious or under terminus involving loss of life or serious injury
- substantial damage over $500,00 dollars or complete loss to residence/business.
3 E’s of prevention
Engineering
Education
Enforcement
3 codes and standards
- California Fire Code, California Building Code
- Uniform Building Code, Uniform Electric Code
- Escondido Municipal Code, Sec 11 - 71
What must happen when coming across a blocked exit on an inspection
Clear it in your presence and document it on the inspection form.
Permit revenue code
FCDE
Failed reinspect fine
$100
How long for fire inspector after citation date
5 days
How many exits do type A occupancies needs?
2
Extinguisher type in commercial kitchen
Type K
Extinguisher type in repair garage
3A:40BC
Extinguisher type in spray booth
4A:60BC
Extinguisher type within 30’ of hot work
2A:40BC
How often hood system needing service
6 months
Required service and testing of sprinkler systems
Tested annually and service/certified 5 years
