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57.01.40
101.6 REVIEW OF ARTICLE. The Chief shall report to the Board from time to time as
necessary, recommending revisions of this article. Such recommendations may be based upon,
but not limited to, studies of the following:
1. Number of requests for variances.
2. Number of fire hazards reported or determined by inspections.
3. Changes and technological advancements of methods, materials, and processes.
4. Investigation of fires.
5. Recommendations of the Fire Code Advisory Committee.
57.01.41
101.7 FIRE CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The Chief shall establish a Fire Code
Advisory Committee which shall consist of: the Fire Marshal, who shall serve as chairperson;
and representatives from industry, business, and other governmental agencies as may be
determined from time to time by the Chief. The purpose of the Fire Code Advisory Committee
shall be to assist the Chief in any revision of this article by submitting recommendations.
57.01.50
101.8 BADGE ADOPTED. The official badge of the Los Angeles Fire Department is hereby
established as that badge adopted by the Board by Resolution No. 189, on June 12, 1941,
provided, however, that for the period of January 1,1986 through and including December 31,
1986, the official badge of the Los Angeles Fire Department shall be that badge adopted by
Resolution No. 759 on November 21,1985 by the Board as the Centennial Badge of the Los
Angeles Fire Department.
57.01.51
101.8.1 USE AND WEARING OF THE BADGE. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear,
display, or have in his or her possession any such badge unless that person is a member of the
Department, employed to perform the duty of extinguishing or preventing or investigating fires,
or providing an emergency ambulance service. The members of the Board, while actively
serving as such under valid appointment, are members of the Department within the meaning of
this section.
EXCEPTION:
The Board may adopt a design of badge, upon which the word “RETIRED” shall clearly
appear, which may be worn by members of the Department who have been honorably retired
from active duty by reason of length of service or physical disability.
57.01.52
101.8.2 FACSIMILES AND COUNTERFEIT BADGES. No person who is not a regular
member of the Department shall wear, display, or have in his or her possession any official
badge or one which resembles or may be mistaken for the official badge, or which is calculated
to indicate that he or she is a member of the Department.
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