To all NEW and EXISTING Cannabis Business Operators The “Cannabis Unit” of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau has frequently found similar Fire Life Safety Violations in licensed cannabis businesses throughout Los Angeles City. Our Fire Inspectors have noted operators consistently fail to address serious violations in accordance with the given enforcement timeframes. In order to gain compliance the Los Angeles Fire Department will forward all violators to the Department of Cannabis Regulations (DCR). This may result in fines, penalties, and /or suspension of the “License to Operate” in the City of Los Angeles from DCR. The Los Angeles Fire Department may also forward violators to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for criminal processing. 1. If you receive or have an existing Notice of Violation (NOV) from the Los Angeles Fire Department please address it immediately and obtain the proper permits to safely operate. 2. If you currently have any of the following items/issues commonly found by our Inspectors, please address them immediately and obtain the proper permits to safely operate.
Common items/issues requiring permits: (Other permits not listed may be required for your business) ● Change of Use Permit with LADBS. Permit is required for any and all construction, changes to original floor plans which may affect egress or access. Changes to any life safety system: the relocation of fire sprinklers, fire doors, and fire alarm devices. Electrical wiring, HVAC installations, exhaust Systems, division walls, amendment to existing fire sprinklers, and to document the intended use of the property is allowed in our selected occupancy. ● CO2 enrichment systems used indoors that are greater than 100lbs ● Gas Detection Systems and Mechanical Ventilation Systems for CO2 enrichment: Plan Check is required ● Type 6 Non-Volatile Plant Extraction ● Illegal Construction - General ● High Piled Storage - Rack Storage ● The Use of Temporary Power Generators ● The Use of CO2 Burners.