Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.103 Fire Prevention

Sections 103.1 and 103.4 of the IFC are hereby adopted.

It shall be the duty of the Chief to enforce the provisions of this article.

The Chief shall, upon report of any violation of this article, make an inspection and report the findings thereto.

The Chief shall sign all certificates, notices, and orders pertaining to fire safety and fire hazards.

Within the City, the Chief shall enforce the Rules and Regulations that have been formally amended by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire, or for the protection of life and property against fire or panic.

The Fire Code Official shall be appointed and removed as provided by City Charter.

The Office of Fire Marshal is hereby created in the City of Los Angeles.

The Chief shall designate a Deputy Fire Chief of the Department who shall serve as Fire Marshal with the authority to exercise the power and perform the duties of the Fire Marshal.

The Fire Marshal shall, under the direction of the Chief, have control of all matters pertaining to the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety of the Department, created by Ordinance No. 34,352 (N.S., approved June 19, 1916), is hereby authorized to continue.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety shall consist of the following persons:

1. The Fire Marshal, who shall be the Chief Fire Prevention Engineer of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety.

2. Additional officers, assistants, and employees as the City Council shall provide.

The function of this Bureau shall be to administer and enforce the fire prevention and life safety provisions of this article and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The prevention of fires.

2. The investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire or life safety hazards.

3. The elimination of fire and life safety hazards in any building or structure, including those under construction, any premises, marine vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or the appurtenances and equipment thereof.

4. The maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems.

5. The regulation of storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials and hazardous substances.

6. Enforcement of the basic building regulations of the State Fire Marshal as they apply to the City of Los Angeles in matters relating to fire, panic, and explosion safety.

Neither the City of Los Angeles, nor any department, nor any board, commission, officer, or employee thereof shall be held liable or responsible for any damage or injury caused by or resulting from any inspection or approval made under the provisions of this article.