La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XIII-737

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XIII-737 - Installer/Maintenance Provider Qualifications

A. For a basic license, the applicant shall submit, along with the license application and evidence of successful completion of an examination, an affidavit certifying that he has obtained, read, and understands the provisions of this Part of the Sanitary Code, including Chapter 7 Subchapter B of this Part, and the requirements for minimum distance to sources of contamination in Part XII and will make installations and/or provide maintenance in compliance therewith. Copies of a standard affidavit form and request for examination form may be obtained from any parish health unit.

B. For a combination license, the applicant shall submit, along with the license application and evidence of successful completion of an examination, an endorsement from the licensed manufacturer for the brand of plant he wishes to install and/or maintain, specifying that the applicant is qualified to install and/or maintain said plants, in compliance with the requirements of this Code. Applications will not be processed unless accompanied by the required endorsement.

C. For a maintenance license, the applicant shall submit the license application and evidence of successful completion of an examination, an endorsement from the licensed manufacturer for the brands of plants he wishes to maintain, specifying that the applicant is qualified to maintain said plants, in compliance with the requirements of this Code. Licensed manufacturers shall issue such endorsements to any and all individuals who present themselves for training and who meet the manufacturer's minimum standards for competency.

D. All persons seeking to apply for a new license or renewal must, at their own expense, attend and successfully complete a training course approved by the Sanitarian Services Section of the Office of Public Health, Department of Health and Hospitals, as a prerequisite for licensure. This course will be offered at least once annually.

E. All licensees must successfully repeat this training course every five years.

F. A listing of training course dates, times, and locations shall be maintained in the various regional offices by the sanitarian regional directors.

G. In the event an approved training course is not available within 60 days, the sanitarian services section may issue a temporary license provided the applicant meets all of the other requirements cited in this Section and successfully completes an examination administered by the sanitarian regional director. This temporary license shall terminate upon failure to attend the next available approved training course. Applicants who fail to attend the required training course shall not be issued another temporary license, but may reapply for a license upon successful completion of the required training course.

H. Applicants for an installer's, combination, or maintenance license shall submit, along with the license application, proof that they have secured, for at least the duration of the license, general liability insurance in an amount of no less than $100,000/$300,000.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XIII-737

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1359 (June 2002), amended by the 2005 Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution No. 1, LR 31:1914 (July 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4(A)(6) and R.S. 40:5(9)(20).