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Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety, through
the leadership of the Fire Marshal, a Deputy Chief,
is assigned the responsibility of accomplishing
several objectives. The primary objectives are as
follows: the prevention of fires; the investigation
of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires;
the elimination of fire and life safety hazards
in buildings, marine vessels, aircraft, and vehicles;
the maintenance of fire protection equipment and
systems; the regulation of storage, use, and handling
of hazardous materials and hazardous substances;
and enforcement of the basic building regulations
of the State Fire Marshal as they apply to the City
of Los Angeles in matters regarding fire, panic,
and explosion safety. In addition, the Bureau is
dedicated to enhancing environmental protection
and creating a more business friendly environment.
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Engineering
Overview
