Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 4 — CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL›Article 7 — BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
Torrance Municipal Code Art. 7 Bureau of Fire Prevention
Torrance Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Torrance
Cite as: Torrance Municipal Code § 14.7 · Text as of 2026-10-05
14.7.1 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION ESTABLISHED.¶
The Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of Torrance is hereby established; it shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Department of the City of Torrance, and shall enforce the Uniform Fire Code.
14.7.2 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OR FIRE MARSHAL IN CHARGE OF BUREAU.¶
The Chief or Fire Marshal in charge of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Chief Engineer. His appointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfactory service.
14.7.3 ARSON INVESTIGATORS.¶
(Amended by O-1844; O-3383)
The Fire Chief, the Hazardous Materials Officer, the Fire Marshal, each member of the Fire Prevention Bureau, and any member of the Fire Department assigned to arson investigations, are hereby designated as members of an Arson Investigation Unit of the Torrance Fire Department.
14.7.4 INSPECTORS.¶
The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire Department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Chief of the Fire Department shall recommend to the City Manager, the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members and non-members of the Fire Department, and appointments made after examination shall be for an indefinite term with removal only for cause.
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