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
What is inspected in apartments/condos
Common areas
Fire lanes
Extinguishers
Gates/Knox/opticoms
What assemblies requires sprinklers?
A3 “over 300”
When do motels/hotels need fire alarm
Over 16 units
Square footage for high pile storage permit
500
When is rubber tire permit needed
Greater than 6 feet OR greater than 500 square feet
3 reasons to perform inspections
Pre-plan
Professional reflection of engine company
Support of the organization
What to write in comments section if no violations
“No Violations Noted”
Combustible storage permit
Required for storage if combustible materials over 2500 square feet
Amount of batteries that require a HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE permit
Over 50 pounds of batteries
