La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3011
Activity-the inspecting, installing, maintaining and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses and the certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining or servicing of fixed fire suppression or fire detection and alarm equipment and/or systems and/or engaging in hydrostatic testing of DOT fire protection cylinders pursuant to R.S.40:1664.1 et seq.
Apprentice-a person who is licensed to work under the direct supervision and accompaniment of a technician who is licensed to the same firm and holding a valid license to perform the same acts.
Certificateof Registration-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal to a firm authorizing it to engage in such activities as defined in these rules.
Certify-to attest to the proper charging, or filling, or functionality, or hydrostatic testing, or inspection, or installation, or integration, or maintenance, or recharging, or refilling, or repair, or service, or testing of portable fire extinguishers, fire hoses, DOT fire protection cylinders, fixed fire suppression and/or fire detection and alarm equipment and/or systems in accordance with all applicable engineered specifications, manufacturer's specifications and per the inspection, testing and maintenance chapters as set forth in the applicable NFPA codes and standards.
Contact Person-that individual designated by a firm to act as liaison with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Fire Protection Cylinder-all portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire suppression system cylinders manufactured and tested in compliance with specifications and requirements of the United States Department of Transportation.
Employee-one who works for a "firm", as defined by R.S.40:1664.3, in return for financial or other compensation. The term shall include the following:
a. for the purposes of the licensing requirements contained in R.S. 40:1664.4, employees shall not include secretaries, drivers, accounting personnel, or persons who sell portable fire extinguishers or single station smoke/fire detectors;
b. for the purposes of licensing requirements, the firm owner or owners shall be considered an "employee" if he or she is or will be physically certifying, inspecting, installing, maintaining or servicing portable fire extinguishers or certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining or servicing fixed fire suppression systems and/or equipment or in certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining or servicing fire detection and alarm systems and/or equipment or performing hydrostatic testing on DOT fire protection cylinders or fire hoses.
Engineered Fixed Fire Suppression Systems-special systems individually designed or altered in accordance with nationally recognized fire protection system design standards and manufacturer's guidelines.
Fire Alarm Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in the certifying, inspecting, installing, integration, maintaining and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems and those activities specifically authorized by a Non-Required Systems endorsement.
Fire Alarm Non-Required Systems Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in the activity of certifying, inspecting, installing, integration, maintaining and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems in structures or occupancies which are not required by NFPA 101 to be protected by an approved fire alarm and detection system.
Fire Alarm Owner Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes an owner of a fire alarm system or his employee to perform routine inspection, and minor service and repairs of fire detection and alarm systems within the owner's own facilities only. No installing, integration, or certifying of these systems is permitted. Minor service and repair is defined as repair/replacement of single initiating and/or annunciating devices with identical new devices. No service within the alarm control panel shall be permitted except that the exchanging of system batteries with identical new ones is permitted. Routine inspection is defined as visual inspections and monthly drill tests.
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems-those assemblies of wiring, electronic transmitting devices, detection devices, and related equipment for the detection of products of combustion or flammable gases, heat and smoke and for alerting occupants and fire department personnel of a fire emergency.
Fire Hose-a flexible conduit used to convey water.
Fire Protection Equipment/Systems-as governed by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., includes any equipment/system relating to portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire suppression systems (pre-engineered or engineered) and/or fire detection and alarm systems.
Firm-a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited Liability Company or any other entity.
Fixed Fire Suppression System Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in the certifying inspecting, installing, integration, maintaining and servicing of engineered or pre-engineered fixed fire suppression systems. Please note: Hydrostatic testing of fixed fire suppression cylinders required by the U.S. DOT requires a Hydrostatic Testing Endorsement.
Hydrostatic Testing-pressure testing fire protection cylinders or fire hoses by approved hydrostatic methods and in accordance with NFPA codes and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Hydrostatic Testing Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in hydrostatic testing of fire protection cylinders manufactured in accordance with the specification and procedure of the United States Department of Transportation. A Hydrostatic Testing Endorsement is only valid if the firm or person also has a Portable Fire Extinguisher/Fire Hose Endorsement for testing DOT fire extinguisher cylinders and either a Fixed Fire Suppression System, Pre-Engineered Fixed Fire Suppression System or Kitchen Fixed Fire Suppression endorsement for testing DOT fixed fire suppression cylinders as well.
Inspection-a visual examination of a system or portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free of physical damage. It does not include "quick checks" required every 30 days of portable fire extinguishers.
Installation-the initial placement of a portable fire extinguisher, fixed fire suppression equipment and/or systems, fire detection and alarm equipment and/or systems or an extension, or alteration after initial placement.
Integration-the act of utilizing accepted and approved fire protection systems and/or equipment and components in accordance with manufacturers' direction to develop a unified and functioning system meeting applicable NFPA codes and standards.
Kitchen Fixed Fire Suppression System-those specific fire suppressions systems designed to protect appliances within commercial cooking operations.
Kitchen Fixed Fire Suppression System Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in the activity of certifying, inspecting, installing, integration, maintaining or servicing pre-engineered fixed fire suppression systems containing wet or dry chemical agents within a kitchen ventilation system.
Please Note: Hydrostatic testing of fixed fire suppression cylinders required by the U.S. DOT requires a Hydrostatic Testing Endorsement.
License-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal to an employee of a certified firm authorizing the employee to engage in the activities as defined by these rules.
Maintenance-work, including, but not limited to repair, replacement, and service, performed to ensure that equipment operates properly. For portable fire extinguishers, it includes a thorough examination for physical damage or condition to prevent its operation and any necessary repair or replacement.
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory-a nationally recognized testing company concerned with product and service evaluation, which, after conducting successful examinations, inspections, tests and reexaminations, reflects approval by various labeling, listing and classification actions.
NFPA-t he National Fire Protection Association, Inc., a nationally recognized standards-making organization.
Non-Conforming-a system or component of a system which does not comply with applicable NFPA codes or standards.
Non-Required-a system or component of a system which is not required by the applicable occupancy chapter of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
Office-Office of State Fire Marshal.
Operating Location-a physical office which houses employees and business documents or records and from which the acts authorized by the certificate of registration are performed.
Person-a natural individual, including any owner, manager, officer, or employee of any firm.
Pocket License-t hat document issued by the State Fire Marshal to an employee of a certified firm, in pocket size and bearing a photographic image of the licensee, authorizing the employee to engage in the activities as defined by these rules.
Pre-Engineered Fixed Fire Suppression Systems-packaged systems which consist of system components designed to be installed according to pretested limitations as approved or listed by a testing laboratory. Pre-engineered systems may incorporate special nozzles, flow rates, methods of application, nozzle placement and pressurization levels, which may differ from those detailed elsewhere in NFPA. Pre-engineered systems shall be installed to protect hazards within the limitations that have been established by the testing laboratories where listed.
Pre-Engineered Fixed Fire Suppression Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in the activity of certifying, inspecting, installing, integration, maintaining or servicing pre-engineered fixed fire suppression systems and those activities specifically authorized by a Kitchen Suppression Endorsement.
Please Note: Hydrostatic testing of fixed fire suppression cylinders required by the U.S. DOT requires a Hydrostatic Testing Endorsement.
Portable Fire Extinguisher-a portable device containing a suppression agent that can be expelled under pressure for the purpose of suppressing or extinguishing a fire and shall include semi-portable fire extinguishers.
Portable Fire Extinguisher/Fire Hose Endorsement-that document issued by the State Fire Marshal that authorizes a firm or person to engage in the activity of certifying, inspecting, installing, maintaining or servicing portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses and hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguisher cylinders not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT).
Please Note: Hydrostatic testing required by the U.S. DOT requires a Hydrostatic Testing Endorsement.
Qualifying Person-the employee of a firm who currently meets the certification, examination and/or training requirements set for each endorsement by the Life Safety and Property Protection Advisory Board.
Recharge-the replacement of the suppression agent, the expellant or both.
Required-a system or component of a system which is required by the applicable occupancy chapter of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
Semi-Portable-any portable fire extinguisher mounted on skids or wheels.
Service-the act of repair or replacement of fire protection equipment/systems to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment/system.
Shop-a facility of a certified firm where certifying, inspecting, integrating, maintaining, pre-assembling, servicing, repairing or hydrostatic testing is performed and where firm records, parts and equipment are maintained.
La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3011