Land use and required fire-flow. See Table 57.507.3.3.
Land Use * | Required Fire-Flow | Maximum Response Distance ** | |
Engine Co. | Truck Co. | ||
Low Density Residential | 2,000 g.p.m. from three adjacent hydrants flowing simultaneously | 1-1/2 miles | 2 miles |
High Density Residential and Commercial Neighborhood | 4,000 g.p.m. from four adjacent hydrants flowing simultaneously | 1-1/2 miles | 2 miles |
Industrial and Commercial | 6,000 to 9,000 g.p.m. from four hydrants flowing simultaneously | 1 mile | 1-1/2 miles |
High Density Industrial and Commercial or Industrial (Principal Business Districts or Centers) | 12,000 g.p.m. available to any block (where local conditions indicate that consideration must be given to simultaneous fires, an additional 2,000 to 8,000 g.p.m. will be required) | 3/4 mile | 1 mile |
*Land use designations are contained in the community plan elements of the General Plan for the City of Los Angeles.
**The maximum response distances for both L.A.F.D. fire suppression companies (engine and truck) must be satisfied.