FIRE PREVENTION & PUBLIC SAFETY BUREAU
REQUIREMENT #11 7/14/2025
SAMPLE FORMAT OF THE FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
PURPOSE
To provide a sample format of the fire safety information when required by the City of Los Angeles Fire Code.
SCOPE
Applies to every owner, responsible resident, administrator, manager of a hotel or motel located in a building which is three or more stories in height.
AUTHORITY
City of Los Angeles Fire Code Section 4704.4
OVERVIEW
To assist with the safety of everyone within a hotel or motel three stories or more in height. Every owner, responsible resident, administrator, or manager of a hotel or motel located in a building which is three or more stories in height shall cause the fire safety information to be posted and maintained
REQUIREMENTS
Every owner, responsible resident, administrator, or manager of a hotel or motel located in a building which is three or more stories in height shall cause the fire safety information to be posted and maintained.
• The fire safety information shall be printed in a clear, non-ornamental style of type which is 12 points or larger in size
Revised: July 14, 2025
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FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
1. How to Call the Fire Department:
• Dial 911
2. How to alert others and where to activate the fire alarm system:
• Exit your room and follow the exit signs to the outside of the building.
• When exiting the building, a manual pull station will be located near each exit about the same height of a door handle. If your building has long hallways and multiple exits, you are likely to find a several alarm pull stations.
• If unable to locate a manual pull station, or alarm fails to operate, warn nearby occupants by knocking on doors and shouting warnings only if safety and time permits.
3. How to be protected inside a room threatened by fire:
• Call 911 and tell them your exact location and situation.
• Place a blanket or similar article that is preferably wet along the bottom of the door to keep smoke out.
• Close as many doors between you and the fire as possible.
• Hang light-colored material out of the window to attract the attention of Fire Department below if possible.
4. How to evacuate the building:
• Exit your room and follow the exit signs to the outside of the building.
Smoke Detector Information:
Smoke detectors are provided for your personal safety. Anyone who willfully and maliciously tampers with, damages, breaks or removes any required smoke detector shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who willfully and maliciously send, gives, transmits, or sounds any false alarm of fire is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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APPROVED:
David A. Perez Fire Marshal