La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-107

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

Section V-107 - Smoke and Fire Detection Systems

A. Educational Occupancies

1. In those educational facilities for which plans were reviewed prior to January 1, 1982, and in which deficiencies have been noted because of inadequate corridor separation, lack of smoke barriers, and lack of sprinkler protection in windowless classroom buildings, the state fire marshal will accept as equivalent compliance to the aforementioned requirements installation of a complete smoke detection system in the corridors and hazardous areas. This system must be capable of/and properly connected to sound the general fire alarm and shut down all central air handling systems.

2. Within 45 days after service on the owner and/or operator of an inspection report and order of correction citing the deficiencies listed therein, the owner and/or operator of the school must submit to the fire marshal a proposed plan of correction in accordance with §107. A.1 The accepted plan of correction then must be completed within the time specified by the fire marshal which shall not exceed 48 months.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-107

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 8:236 (May 1982), amended LR 8:523 (October 1982), LR 8:625 (November 1982), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 23:1691 (December 1997).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1651(B).