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Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETYPart V - Fire Protection
Chapter 30 - Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hoses, Hydrostatic Testing, Fixed Fire Suppression Equipment and/or Systems and Fire Detection and Alarm Equipment and/or Systems Rules
Section V-3013 - Certificates of Registration

La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3013

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Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section V-3013 - Certificates of Registration
A. Every firm must obtain from the State Fire Marshal a certification of registration with the appropriate endorsements as provided for by R.S.40:1664.1 et seq., before engaging in the activity of certifying, inspecting, installing, maintaining or servicing portable fire extinguishers or fire hoses or certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining or servicing fixed fire suppression systems or fire detection and alarm systems and/or engaging in hydrostatic testing of DOT fire protection cylinders.
1. Each firm, as defined by R.S.40:1664.3 et seq., shall have at least one licensed technician per endorsement of certification to perform the act or acts authorized by its certificate.
2. Firms as defined by R.S.40:1664.3 et seq., and their owners shall be responsible for the acts of their agents and employees for the purpose of these rules including the initiation of administrative action by the state fire marshal.
B. The following shall apply to certificates of registration.
1. Posting. Each certificate shall be posted conspicuously at each firm and/or branch office premises. All firms without a physical location in this state shall be required to purchase a duplicate certificate to post in each vehicle which will come into this state to do work.
2. Changes of Ownership. The change of a firm's majority ownership invalidates the current certificate. To assure continuance of the firm, an application for a new certificate shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal within 10 days after such change in ownership.
3. Change of Corporate Officers. Any change of corporate officers must be reported in writing to the State Fire Marshal within 10 days of the change, and does not require a revised certificate.
4. Duplicates. A duplicate certificate must be obtained from the State Fire Marshal to replace a lost or destroyed certificate. The certificate holder must submit written notification of the loss or destruction within 10 days, accompanied by the required fee specified in these rules.
5. Revisions/Changes. The change of a firm's name, location, or mailing address or operating status requires a revision of the certificate of registration. Certificates of registration requiring changes must be surrendered to the State Fire Marshal within 10 days after the change requiring the revision. The certificate of registration holder must submit written notification of the change with the surrendered certificate of registration, accompanied by the required fee specified by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq.
6. Non-Transferability. A certificate of registration is not transferable from one firm to another.
7. Validity. A certificate of registration is valid for one year from date of issue, and must be renewed annually unless the State Fire Marshal adopts a system under which certificates expire on various dates during the year. Should a staggered renewal system be adopted, the renewal fees shall be prorated on a monthly basis so that each registrant pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the certificate is valid.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3013

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 17:273 (March 1991), amended LR 26:1327 (June 2000), LR 33:1668 (August 2007).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1664.2.