La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2705

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

Section V-2705 - Manufacturer Registration

A. General. All individuals or entities manufacturing buildings or components intended for installation in Louisiana shall be registered with the State Fire Marshal. In the event that a manufacturer has more than one facility producing industrialized buildings, the manufacturer shall obtain registration for each such facility individually.

B. Initial Registration Requirements. A manufacturer shall submit the following to the State Fire Marshal for registration:

1. a completed application for registration and a copy of a current valid contract with a third-party for inspection services;

2. description of manufacturing facility including at a minimum the size of shed(s) for weather protection of building materials and buildings under construction or repair, the size of yard at the facility for storing buildings, a site plan of the facility and a location map of the facility;

3. a quality assurance control manual in accordance with §2721;

4. appropriate fees in accordance with §2737

C. Multiple Facilities. The manufacturer shall register each of its facility locations separately. A quality assurance control manual shall be kept at each location.

D. Renewal. The manufacturer shall renew its registration every 12 months and shall update the information required by §2705. B and submit to the State Fire Marshal. If the manufacturer does not complete the renewal information by the registration expiration date, registration becomes expired. The manufacturer must meet the qualifications in effect upon the date of renewal to have its registration renewed.

E. Change of Ownership. When the ownership of a manufacturer changes, the new owner shall within 21 days:

1. Inform the State Fire Marshal in writing of such change of ownership with an effective date.

2. Submit a completed manufacturer's application to the State Fire Marshal in accordance with §2705

F. Change of Name and Address. In the event of a change in the name or mailing address of any manufacturer or inspection agency, the State Fire Marshal shall be notified in writing within ten days.

G. Change or Additions to a Facility. In the event of a change or an addition to a facility, the manufacturer shall revise and resubmit all items as required by §2705. B to the State Fire Marshal prior to production of any buildings, modules, or components intended for sale in Louisiana.

H. Change of Manufacturer's Third-Party Inspection Agency

1. The manufacturer shall immediately inform the State Fire Marshal in writing of any change of third-party provider. No manufacturing shall be performed and no decals shall be placed on any industrialized building, module, or modular component until an approved third-party has been retained.

2. The manufacturer shall submit to the State Fire Marshal a copy of the service agreement with the new third-party agency reflecting the effective date.

3. The new third-party agency shall review the quality control manual of the manufacturer, perform an initial plant certification inspection, and provide a plant certification report to the State Fire Marshal in accordance with §2735 of this part.

I. Termination of State Registration. In the event that a manufacturer chooses to discontinue business in Louisiana, the State Fire Marshal shall be notified in writing at least 30 days prior to the effective date. Such notice shall serve as a resignation of the registration and any subsequent resumption of business activities will require a new submittal in accordance with §2735. B of this Section.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2705

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety, LR 35:2469 (November 2009), amended LR 36:1022 (May 2010).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1730.51 through 1730.66.