Members of your Los Angeles Fire Department are pleased to assist in resolving hazardous conditions that are specifically in violation of the Fire Code. If your concern is a Fire Code matter, the nearest Neighborhood Fire Station is your primary point of contact.

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We are often called about highly frustrating matters that are not specific violations of the Fire Code. Though Firefighters are limited to Fire Code enforcement, they are pleased to direct you to experts who can handle other important and seemingly related issues...

Please closely examine the on-line resources below as you scroll down for further information on how to report a violation of the Fire Code.

• For single family homes and businesses, most property complaints and code violations are handled by the Department of Building & Safety. Please use this FORM or call: (888) 524-2845 or (213) 482-0000 or 3-1-1.

• For apartments and rental properties with 2 or more units, most property complaints and code violations are handled by the Housing Department's Code Enforcement Division. Please use this FORM or call: (866) 557-7368 or (213) 808-8888 or 3-1-1.

• Those engaged in landlord-tenant or neighbor disputes can take advantage of the City Attorney's free Dispute Resolution Program by using this FORM or calling: (213) 485-8324 or 3-1-1.

• A *surprising* variety of services provided by the Bureau of Street Services can be requested via this FORM or by calling: (800) 996-2489 or (213) 473-8410 or 3-1-1.

• To report an abandoned vehicle, call: (800) 222-6366 or 3-1-1.

• To report illegal parking, call: (213) 485-4184 or (818) 752-5100 or 3-1-1.

• To request prompt litter and graffiti removal, please use this FORM or call: (866) 4-LACITY or 3-1-1.

• For stormwater and storm drain issues, including standing water and illegal dumping, accidental spills, abandoned waste, clogged storm and street drains or improper outside storage of chemicals threatening to enter public streets or storm drains, please call: (800) 974-9794 or 3-1-1.

• For sewer system issues, such as odors, please use this FORM or call (866) 447-3937. Any serious matter, such as a sewage spill should be reported promptly to 3-1-1.

• To dispose of special materials, including household hazardous waste, used motor oil and no longer needed electronic products or universal waste, please call: (800) 988-6942 or 3-1-1.

• For assistance with common (non-hazardous) household waste, recycling and other sanitation services, please use this FORM or call: (800) 773-2489 or 3-1-1.

• Your concerns regarding smoke, dust or odors from any stationary source or vehicle can be reported to Air Quality Management at: (800) 288-7664 or (909) 396-2000.

• To advise the County Department of Public Health of public health hazards related to the environment, food-service, businesses or any type of housing, please use this FORM or call: (888) 700-9995.

• Any leaking fire hydrant, broken water supply line or problem with electric service should be reported immediately to the Department of Water and Power by calling: (800) 342-5397.

• Many general nuisance and quality of life issues are handled by Police officials. You can view a list of their frequently asked questions or receive personal assistance at any hour by calling: (877) ASK-LAPD.

• Any person needing physical or emotional crisis support and advocacy, including referral to health, shelter, senior help and care concerns, disabled or private/public social services, can request human services assistance at any hour by calling Infoline LA/2-1-1 LA County: (800) 339-6993 or 2-1-1.

• Assistance with animals in distress can be obtained from trained experts at the Department of Animal Services by calling: (888) 452-7381 or 3-1-1.

• For local concerns not specific to the Fire Code, you may wish to consult a list of City Services, confer with your Neighborhood Council or contact your elected City Councilmember. If you are unsure who to contact...

• For all City of Los Angeles agencies, call: (213) 473-3231 or 3-1-1
• For all County of Los Angeles agencies, call: (213) 974-1234
• For all State of California agencies, call: (800) 807-6755
• For all Federal Government agencies, call: (800) 333-4636

If your concern is not listed above and seems likely to be a Fire Code violation, please be prepared to provide your Neighborhood Firefighters with:

• The exact street address or details to help us find the location.
• A precise description of the suspected fire hazard and where it exists.
• If known, the name and mailing address of the legal property owner.

You can report a suspected Fire Code violation in the City of Los Angeles at any hour by calling 3-1-1 , (866) 4-LACITY or (213) 485-5971.

• Simply ask to be connected with the "Neighborhood Fire Station" for the address in question.

• The 3-1-1 Ambassador will confirm the address and directly connect your call to the proper Neighborhood Fire Station.

• Make note of the time and date of your call, as well as the name of the Fire Department member you speak with.

• Neighborhood Firefighters will investigate the complaint and inspect the hazard at their earliest convenience, usually within 24 hours.

• If a Fire Code violation is found, a Fire/Life Safety Violation Notice will be issued to the responsible party. This LAFD Notice will contain a deadline by which the hazardous condition must be corrected.

• A re-inspection will be conducted after the deadline to assure that the hazard has been eliminated. Full resolution of most Fire Code violations varies from one day to three weeks, depending on the nature of the hazard.

In most cases, the Neighborhood Fire Station that handled your call can provide results of their investigation. Because each Fire Station is staffed by three rotating crews, it is helpful if you retain the name of the LAFD member who took charge of your Fire Hazard complaint.