Los Angeles County Fire Code
The Fire Code establishes minimum requirements intended to protect life and property from fire, explosion, hazardous conditions, and other fire-related dangers.
The Los Angeles County Fire Code incorporates the applicable California Fire Code provisions together with amendments and requirements adopted by Los Angeles County.
What the Fire Code Covers
Fire Prevention
Requirements intended to prevent fires and reduce conditions that could create a fire or life-safety hazard.
Emergency Access
Requirements involving fire apparatus access, emergency vehicle operations, and access for responding personnel.
Fire Protection
Regulations addressing fire protection systems, alarms, suppression systems, equipment, and related safeguards.
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 addresses the scope and administration of the Fire Code, including how the code is adopted, administered, interpreted, and enforced.
The broader California Fire Code establishes requirements relating to fire and explosion hazards, hazardous conditions, fire protection systems, and the safety of firefighters and emergency responders.
2022 Los Angeles County Fire Code
Chapter 1 — Scope and Administration
Code Compliance
Property owners, businesses, contractors, and other responsible parties should review applicable Fire Code requirements before beginning construction, alterations, operations, or activities that may affect fire or life safety.
- Maintain required fire and life-safety systems.
- Maintain required emergency access for fire apparatus.
- Follow applicable requirements for hazardous materials and hazardous operations.
- Maintain required exits, fire protection equipment, and emergency systems.
- Comply with applicable inspection, permit, and enforcement requirements.
View the Complete Fire Code
The complete Los Angeles County 2022 Fire Code can be accessed through the external code reference below.