Reg Exam 4 Questions & Answers
2024/2025
Commercial Exchange building - ANSWERSThe building where a major fire erupted on the 8th floor on
January 28, 1966 in Los Angeles.
What became law on April 3, 1967 - ANSWERSChief's Regulation No. 4
On May 11, 1987 what was adopted in Los Angeles - ANSWERSA new fire code which included qualified
individuals from private industries to obtain a Certificate of Fitness to perform non-witnessed Chief's
Regulation No. 4 testing.
What is the scope of the Chief's Regulation No. 4 program - ANSWERSits a testing program intended to
ensure maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems continue to function at the same level as
originally intended to operate in accordance with the codes in effect when a new system is installed or
when an existing system has been upgraded.
What is the "Initial Test" procedure intended for - ANSWERSto test the entire system to determine the
operating condition of the equipment or system being test.
Building Inspector - ANSWERSA member of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety who
enforces the City of Los Angeles Building Code and works with the Los Angeles Fire Department on issues
concerning, new construction system upgrades tenant improvement, building permits etc.
Certificate of Fitness - ANSWERSSection 117 of the Los Angeles Fire Code definies a Certificate of Fitness
as a written document issued by the authority of the Chief to any person for the purpose of granting
permission to such person to conduct or engage in any operation or act for which approval of Fire
Department is required by Division 6 of the Los Angeles Fire Code. The document issued in a wallet-sized
identification card which contains; the name of the Certified Tester, company information, current
photograph and systems and equipment for which the Tester is certified.
, Certified Tester Scope of Practice - ANSWERSTesters are required to use only LAFD accepted
performance criteria that is necessary to determine the operability of fire protection systems and
equipment for which they are certified.
Chief's Regulation No. 4 Certificate of Fitness - ANSWERSCertification that a person has successfully
passed all the requirements of the Los Angeles Fire Department and has been granted approval to test or
certify the performance of fire protection systems or equipment as per Section 117 of the Los Angeles
Fire Code.
Chief's Regulation No. 4 Inspector - ANSWERSA member of the Los Angeles Fire Department assigned to
the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety, Chief's Regulation No. 4 Unit as a Fire Inspector.
Chief's Regulation No. 4 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 Los Angeles Fire Department and/or Los Angeles
Department of Building and Safety.
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.
What is the four phase Disciplinary Process procedure - ANSWERSPhase One: Written notice to improve
Phase Two: Written notice of suspension of non witnessed testing privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Phase Three: Written notice of Certificate of Fitness Revocation hearing
Phase Four: Suspension 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 Certificate of Fitness renewal .
This test shall be scheduled in advance by the Tester, and is subject to the availability of Chief's
Regulation No. 4 Inspector.
2024/2025
Commercial Exchange building - ANSWERSThe building where a major fire erupted on the 8th floor on
January 28, 1966 in Los Angeles.
What became law on April 3, 1967 - ANSWERSChief's Regulation No. 4
On May 11, 1987 what was adopted in Los Angeles - ANSWERSA new fire code which included qualified
individuals from private industries to obtain a Certificate of Fitness to perform non-witnessed Chief's
Regulation No. 4 testing.
What is the scope of the Chief's Regulation No. 4 program - ANSWERSits a testing program intended to
ensure maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems continue to function at the same level as
originally intended to operate in accordance with the codes in effect when a new system is installed or
when an existing system has been upgraded.
What is the "Initial Test" procedure intended for - ANSWERSto test the entire system to determine the
operating condition of the equipment or system being test.
Building Inspector - ANSWERSA member of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety who
enforces the City of Los Angeles Building Code and works with the Los Angeles Fire Department on issues
concerning, new construction system upgrades tenant improvement, building permits etc.
Certificate of Fitness - ANSWERSSection 117 of the Los Angeles Fire Code definies a Certificate of Fitness
as a written document issued by the authority of the Chief to any person for the purpose of granting
permission to such person to conduct or engage in any operation or act for which approval of Fire
Department is required by Division 6 of the Los Angeles Fire Code. The document issued in a wallet-sized
identification card which contains; the name of the Certified Tester, company information, current
photograph and systems and equipment for which the Tester is certified.
, Certified Tester Scope of Practice - ANSWERSTesters are required to use only LAFD accepted
performance criteria that is necessary to determine the operability of fire protection systems and
equipment for which they are certified.
Chief's Regulation No. 4 Certificate of Fitness - ANSWERSCertification that a person has successfully
passed all the requirements of the Los Angeles Fire Department and has been granted approval to test or
certify the performance of fire protection systems or equipment as per Section 117 of the Los Angeles
Fire Code.
Chief's Regulation No. 4 Inspector - ANSWERSA member of the Los Angeles Fire Department assigned to
the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety, Chief's Regulation No. 4 Unit as a Fire Inspector.
Chief's Regulation No. 4 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 Los Angeles Fire Department and/or Los Angeles
Department of Building and Safety.
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.
What is the four phase Disciplinary Process procedure - ANSWERSPhase One: Written notice to improve
Phase Two: Written notice of suspension of non witnessed testing privileges or restricted Reg. 4 activities
Phase Three: Written notice of Certificate of Fitness Revocation hearing
Phase Four: Suspension 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 Certificate of Fitness renewal .
This test shall be scheduled in advance by the Tester, and is subject to the availability of Chief's
Regulation No. 4 Inspector.
