LAFD REG 4 PROGRAM MANUAL EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Certificate of Fitness - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Written notice to improve
Disciplinary Process Phase Two - Answers Written notice of suspension of non witnessed
testing privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Disciplinary Process Phase Three - Answers Written notice of Certificate of Fitness Revocation
Hearing
Disciplinary Process Phase Four - Answers Suspension or revocation of Certificate of Fitness
Field Observation - Answers 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 - Answers 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
UPDATE 2025/2026
Certificate of Fitness - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Written notice to improve
Disciplinary Process Phase Two - Answers Written notice of suspension of non witnessed
testing privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Disciplinary Process Phase Three - Answers Written notice of Certificate of Fitness Revocation
Hearing
Disciplinary Process Phase Four - Answers Suspension or revocation of Certificate of Fitness
Field Observation - Answers 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 - Answers 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
