Chief's Regulation No. 4
Chief's Regulation No. 4 provides regulatory guidance relating to fire protection, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements within the Los Angeles Fire Department's fire prevention program.
This page provides a general overview for FIMS users. Applicants and property representatives should review the applicable regulation and requirements for their specific project or property.
Regulation Information
Chief's Regulation No. 4 may establish requirements concerning the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems.
Areas of Regulation
Fire Protection Equipment
Requirements associated with fire protection equipment and systems installed within a property.
Inspection Requirements
Periodic inspection and verification of applicable fire protection systems and equipment.
Testing
Certain fire protection systems may require periodic testing by qualified personnel.
Maintenance
Required systems and equipment should be maintained in operational condition.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain required fire protection systems.
- Complete applicable inspections and testing.
- Maintain required documentation and records.
- Correct identified deficiencies when required.
- Ensure required systems remain accessible.
- Use appropriately qualified service providers when required.
Fire Protection Systems
Depending on the property and applicable requirements, regulated systems may include automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, emergency systems, and other fire protection equipment.