SEC. 57.119.2. APPLICATIONS.

   Every application for a general approval shall be filed at the office of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety upon forms provided by the Fire Department.

SEC. 57.119.2.1. APPLICATION FEES.

   Every application for a general approval shall be accompanied by the required fees, as set forth in this chapter.

SEC. 57.119.2.2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

   Plans and specifications for a general approval required by this Code shall be made in compliance with Sections 57.105.2 through 57.105.4, the same as stated for permits.

SEC. 57.119.3. GENERAL APPROVALS WHERE REQUIRED.

   No person shall construct, sell, offer for sale, or advertise for use in the City or install, operate, maintain, or use any appliance, device, equipment, system, or material listed in this section unless a general approval for the type, design, construction, formulation, and/or method of application has been granted by the Chief:

   1.   Fire hydrant.

   2.   Candle device for a place of assemblage other than the sanctuary of a church.

   3.   Roofing kettle over 15-gallon capacity.

   4.   Automatic or self-closing shutoff valves or internal valves hazardous materials.

   5.   Automatic or self-closing dispensing nozzles for hazardous materials.

   6.   Vaporizers or mixers for liquefied gases.

   7.   Portable tank or portable shipping tank.

   8.   Cargo tank of a tank vehicle.

   9.   Internal valve or dome cover for cargo tank if approved separately from tank vehicle.

   10.   Hydrant cart for aircraft refueling.

   11.   Paint coating, or other surface finish, which purports to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishings or structures unless regulated by Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations or by Chapter 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Building Code).

SEC. 57.119.3.1. EXEMPTIONS.

   The Chief may exempt from the requirements of Section 57.119.3 any appliance, device, equipment, material or system which is approved, listed, or labeled by an approved testing laboratory, provided that such appliance, device, equipment, material or system is applied, installed, operated, used, and maintained in conformance with the requirements of this article. Exemptions hereby granted do not include exemption from the fee requirements as set for in Section 57.119.8.