La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3113

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

Section V-3113 - Certification of Firms

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, hydrostatic testing, inspecting, installing, maintaining, planning or servicing of commercial fire sprinkler systems/equipment.

1. Each firm, as defined by R.S.40:1664.1 et seq., shall have at least one licensed qualifier and one licensed inspector to perform the act or acts authorized by its certificate.

2. Firms as defined by R.S.40:1664.1 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. This change 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 firm 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 firm must submit written notification of the change with the surrendered certificate of registration, accompanied by the required fee specified in 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.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3113

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 35:678 (April 2009).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1664.2 et seq..