LAFD Chief’s Regulation No. 4 Program Manual Section 04 Code of Conduct - 01_10_14
Certified Tester Code of Conduct All Chief Regulation Certified Testers shall commit themselves to a thorough understanding of this material and conduct a periodic review to maintain a working knowledge of its contents. Individuals with a Certificate of Fitness to test fire protection systems and equipment are required to maintain certain standards of conduct to ensure that all aspects of the Chief’s Regulation No. 4(Reg. 4) Program are conducted in an efficient, fair, and impartial manner. Such standards of behavior ensure that the Certified Tester will act with integrity and ethics that maintain the public trust. It is the responsibility of each individual Certified Tester to observe the letter and spirit of the Chief’s Regulation No. 4 “Code of Conduct” in the performance of their duties. Certified Testers are required to become familiar with all Reg. 4 policies and procedures and comply with this code of conduct. It is expected that you will do everything you can to apply these principles to your decision-making. While this code of conduct specifies a number of policies and procedures that govern professional behavior, you are also expected to familiarize yourself with the other documents that support integrity, ethics, respect, and legal behavior that govern your scope of practice. •
Chief’s Regulation No.4 Program Manual
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Chief’s Regulation No.4 Testing Procedures
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L.A.M.C. 57.117.1 of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code - Certificates of Fitness
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L.A.M.C. 57.105.5 of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code - Revocation, suspension or denial of permits, general approvals and certificates of fitness.
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All documents on the Chief’s Regulation No. 4 Webpage
Violations of the Code of Conduct will be addressed in accordance with the Chief’s Regulation No. 4 disciplinary process. Enforcement and implementation of the disciplinary process addresses personal and professional accountability and the reinforcement of Chief’s Regulation No. 4 policies and procedures. It is expected that in the course of their work every Certified Tester will exercise self-discipline deserving of the respect of the citizens of Los Angeles, fellow Certified Testers and the members of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Should there be any question or need for additional information you are urged to direct your inquiry to the Chief’s Regulation No. 4 Unit.
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