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In enforcing the provisions of this article and such orders, rules and regulations, variances and standards in connection therewith, the Chief and all sworn members are hereby given the powers of peace officer(s). They are empowered to inspect and summarily abate any condition that constitutes an immediate hazard to life by reason of fire, explosion or panic, or potential fire, explosion or panic, or otherwise by reason of the presence of hazardous materials.
The Board shall have the power to grant slight variances from the provisions of this article; provided that before authorizing such variances, the Board shall first find cause therefor in fact that strict enforcement of this article is impractical, or creates unnecessary hardship, or is otherwise adjudged unwarranted in each instance. Such variances must be in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this article and must secure the public safety.
The Board shall have the power to waive any part or all of the provisions of this article which may apply to a refinery, natural gasoline plant, or laboratory where such is found to be in an adequately separated installation at which fire protection and emergency facilities especially adapted to the needs are available and where the Board determines that by reason of such isolation and protection, the public safety is assured and no unreasonable hazard will result to persons or property.
Each application for a variance or waiver shall be filed at the office of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety and shall be accompanied by such maps, drawings, letters, statements, and other supporting data as may be required to justify the request in question. Except when such an application is in conjunction with an application for a permit required by Section 57.105.7.1.1, it shall be accompanied by payment of a fee established by the most current cost recovery schedule published as provided by Section 57.106.7. An application for two or more variances may be filed upon a single application and only one fee shall be paid, provided that all such variances are located at the same address and are for the same person.
The Fire Marshal shall cause an investigation to be made of every application for a variance or waiver. Such investigation shall be made by authorized members of the Fire Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Fire Marshal shall transmit the application, together with a recommendation, to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Whenever the Chief determines it is essential for the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, panic, or other hazardous conditions which may arise in the temporary use of an occupancy and/or premises, the Chief may require one or more Fire Safety Officers to be present during the activity. No such use of an occupancy or premises shall proceed without a timely request to the Chief, as provided in this section, for assignment of a Fire Safety Officer.
Whenever the Chief determines that a Uniformed Fire Safety Officer shall be present, the Department shall collect a fee established by the Board. Said fee shall constitute the total sum payable from any source for the services of that person. The Board, with the concurrence of the City Administrative Officer, shall determine on a regular basis the verifiable cost of the City for the Uniformed Fire Safety Officer. These costs shall be the actual total cost, as determined by the Board.
Whenever the Chief determines that a Certified Fire Safety Officer is required, payment for the services of said officer shall be paid to the Certified Fire Safety Officer by the person engaging the services of the Certified Fire Safety Officer. For each such Certified Fire Safety Officer assigned by the Chief, the hourly rate shall be the rate established in the existing Los Angeles Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Inspector 1. Said fee shall constitute the total sum payable from any source for the services of that person. Payment for a Certified Fire Safety Officer shall be based on the following requirements:
1. Four-hour minimum workday.
2. Time and one-half after eight hours.
3. Time and one-half for Saturdays and Sundays.
4. Time and one-half for holidays identified by the existing Los Angeles Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Inspector 1.
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