Furnaces, on average, last 15-20 years, heat pumps last 16 years, and air conditioning units last 10-15 years. Tankless water heaters last more than 20 years, while an electric or gas water heater has a life expectancy of about 10 years.
LAFD proposed budget, 2014-15. By Ben Welsh. In a bid to roll back cuts that folÂ­lowed the ecoÂ­nomÂ­ic downÂ­turn five years ago, the Los Angeles Fire DeÂ­partÂ­ment is conÂ­sidÂ­erÂ­ing a reÂ­quest to boost its budget by nearly 10% next year, pushÂ­ing anÂ­nuÂ­al spendÂ­ing to a high of more than $600 milÂ­lion.
Santa Clarita does not have its own police or fire departments. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Santa Clarita Valley Station in Santa Clarita and provides local police protection for the city. The city contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire protection.