La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2603

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

Section V-2603 - Energy Code Application and Scope

A. All commercial building plans submitted to the Office of State Fire Marshal that are included in the scope of the Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code shall contain energy code compliance documentation as required by LAC 55:V.2604.

B. Additions to existing buildings will be treated as new construction.

C. General Exemptions. Buildings or portions of buildings that meet the criteria outlined in R.S. 40:1730.44.C or by the scope of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 are exempt from the energy code.

D. The provisions of state adopted laws, rules, codes, or standard addressing life safety, accessibility, health, or fire protection, shall prevail where any conflicts or duplication occur.

E. Renovated Buildings. To determine applicability of the Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code to altered, repaired or renovated buildings, see R.S. 40:1574.C, D, E, F, and G. Altered, repaired or renovated buildings covered by these Sections are included in the scope of the energy code.

F. Historic Buildings. As permitted by R.S. 40:1730.44.D, the state fire marshal may modify the specific requirements of the Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code for historic buildings and require alternate requirements which will result in a reasonable degree of energy efficiency. It is the policy of the state fire marshal to encourage historic preservation and the preservation of Louisiana's architectural heritage. When applying the requirements of the energy code, the state fire marshal shall take into consideration the impact of these requirements on the historic integrity of existing facilities. Parties submitting plans for renovating historic buildings must demonstrate a good faith attempt to comply with the energy code. However, if compliance with the energy code will compromise the historic integrity of the affected building, it should be so noted on the plan submission. In such cases, the state fire marshal will accept reasonable attempts to improve the energy efficiency of the building as meeting the requirements of the energy code.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2603

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 31:2952 (November 2005), amended LR 37:2186 (July 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.40:1730.41 et seq. and 40:1563 et seq.