LAFD REG 4 PROGRAM MANUAL (ALREADY) SCORED
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Certificate of Fitness Answer - Certification that a person has successfully
passed all the requirements of the LAFD and has been granted approval to test
or certify the performance of the fire protection systems or equipment as per
Section 117 of the LAFC.
Reg 4 Inspector Answer - A member of the LAFD assigned to the Bureau of Fire
Prevention and Public Safety, Chiefs Reg 4 unit as a Fire Inspector
Performance Test Answer - An approved procedure used to evaluate the
condition of fire protection systems and equipment to determine that it will
operate properly as intended and originally installed and approved by the LAFD
or LA Buidling and Safety
Certified Tester Scope of Practice Answer - The scope of the Certified Tested
does not include the evaluation of; the system design, equipment upgrades, or
inspections of the building/area where the system resides.
Certified Tester Answer - An individual approved by the LAFD Chief's Reg 4 unit
to test the performance of fire protection systems/equipment and submit the
results to the Fire Department.
Building Inspector Answer - A member of the Los Angeles Department of
Building and Safety who enforces the City of LA Building Code and works with
, the LAFD on issues concerning, new construction, system upgrades, tenant
improvement, building permits etc.
Disciplinary Process Phase One Answer - Written notice to improve
Disciplinary Process Phase Two Answer - Written notice of suspension of non
witnessed testing privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Disciplinary Process Phase Three Answer - Written notice of Certificate of
Fitness Revocation Hearing
Disciplinary Process Phase Four Answer - Suspension or revocation of
Certificate of Fitness
Field Observation Answer - A Chief's Regulation No. 4 test performed by a
Certified Tester which is required to be witnessed by a Reg. 4 Fire Inspector
prior to re-applying for a Certificate of Fitness renewal. This test shall be
scheduled in advance by the Tester, and is subject to the availability of the
Chief's Regulation No. 4 Inspector.
Fire Code/Building Code Issues Answer - Information or concerns closely
related to fire protection systems and equipment testing, but are beyond the
scope, authority and testing parameters of the Certified Tester. Items such as;
storage stacked to close to sprinkler heads (FC), missing signs (FC), inadequate
sprinkler coverage (BC) bent sprinkler or standpipe hangers etc. may require
follow-up by the Fire Department or Department of Building and Safety for
clarification or follow-up inspection.
Defect: Fire Protection System/Equipment Answer - A problem with a fire
protection system or
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Certificate of Fitness Answer - Certification that a person has successfully
passed all the requirements of the LAFD and has been granted approval to test
or certify the performance of the fire protection systems or equipment as per
Section 117 of the LAFC.
Reg 4 Inspector Answer - A member of the LAFD assigned to the Bureau of Fire
Prevention and Public Safety, Chiefs Reg 4 unit as a Fire Inspector
Performance Test Answer - An approved procedure used to evaluate the
condition of fire protection systems and equipment to determine that it will
operate properly as intended and originally installed and approved by the LAFD
or LA Buidling and Safety
Certified Tester Scope of Practice Answer - The scope of the Certified Tested
does not include the evaluation of; the system design, equipment upgrades, or
inspections of the building/area where the system resides.
Certified Tester Answer - An individual approved by the LAFD Chief's Reg 4 unit
to test the performance of fire protection systems/equipment and submit the
results to the Fire Department.
Building Inspector Answer - A member of the Los Angeles Department of
Building and Safety who enforces the City of LA Building Code and works with
, the LAFD on issues concerning, new construction, system upgrades, tenant
improvement, building permits etc.
Disciplinary Process Phase One Answer - Written notice to improve
Disciplinary Process Phase Two Answer - Written notice of suspension of non
witnessed testing privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Disciplinary Process Phase Three Answer - Written notice of Certificate of
Fitness Revocation Hearing
Disciplinary Process Phase Four Answer - Suspension or revocation of
Certificate of Fitness
Field Observation Answer - A Chief's Regulation No. 4 test performed by a
Certified Tester which is required to be witnessed by a Reg. 4 Fire Inspector
prior to re-applying for a Certificate of Fitness renewal. This test shall be
scheduled in advance by the Tester, and is subject to the availability of the
Chief's Regulation No. 4 Inspector.
Fire Code/Building Code Issues Answer - Information or concerns closely
related to fire protection systems and equipment testing, but are beyond the
scope, authority and testing parameters of the Certified Tester. Items such as;
storage stacked to close to sprinkler heads (FC), missing signs (FC), inadequate
sprinkler coverage (BC) bent sprinkler or standpipe hangers etc. may require
follow-up by the Fire Department or Department of Building and Safety for
clarification or follow-up inspection.
Defect: Fire Protection System/Equipment Answer - A problem with a fire
protection system or
