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Certificate of Fitness - ANSWERSCertification 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 - ANSWERSA member of the LAFD assigned to the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public
Safety, Chiefs Reg 4 unit as a Fire Inspector
Performance Test - ANSWERSAn 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 - ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSAn 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 - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSWritten notice to improve
Disciplinary Process Phase Two - ANSWERSWritten notice of suspension of non witnessed testing
privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Disciplinary Process Phase Three - ANSWERSWritten notice of Certificate of Fitness Revocation Hearing
, Disciplinary Process Phase Four - ANSWERSSuspension or revocation of Certificate of Fitness
Field Observation - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSInformation 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 - ANSWERSA problem with a fire protection system or
equipment or component that causes it to operate improperly as opposed to an item or condition that is
not part of the fire protection system or equipment that may interfere with the intended effect of
system.
Fire Inspector/Firefighter - ANSWERSA member of the Los Angeles Fire Department who
performs visual fire/life safety inspections in the city of Los Angeles and enforces all applicable fire
codes. A notice of violation may be issued to the building owner and/or
responsible parties to correct fire code violations, or to test, repair or replace existing fire protection
systems and equipment as needed. These types of inspectors are not authorized to require system or
equipment upgrades or installation of new or additional equipment.
Notice of Violation - ANSWERSA form issued by LAFD personnel to a property owner/
responsible party to correct fire/life safety violations which include an order to repair or replace
inoperative fire protection systems or equipment
F-340R Fire Protection Equipment Performance Report , System Specific and General
Use - ANSWERSThe approved Los Angeles Fire Department form used by Certified Testers to submit
the initial test results of a Chief's Regulation No. 4 performance test.