La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3119

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

Section V-3119 - Application for Certification of Firms

A. Applications for a certificate of registration for fire sprinkler firms shall be in writing on the forms provided by the State Fire Marshal and accompanied by the required fee as specified in these rules.

B. The application for certificates of registration shall:

1. be executed by the sole proprietor, by each partner of a partnership, or by the authorized officer(s) or manager(s) of a corporation;

2. identify the type of endorsement applied for;

3. identify the physical and mailing address, if different, of the firm;

4. identify any and all names by which the firm may conduct activity regulated by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., and these rules;

5. identify each principal of the firm;

6. identify the contact person as defined by these rules;

7. identify the qualifying person(s) for each endorsement applied for;

8. include a separate employee application for each qualifying person along with the required training or certification credentials as established by the Life Safety and Property Protection Advisory Board and an originally signed and notarized employment affidavit. A firm must employ and license at least one qualifier. Multiple qualifiers may be licensed;

9. include a separate employee application for each inspector along with the required training or certification credentials as established by the Life Safety and Property Protection Advisory Board. A firm must employ and license at least one inspector;

10. be accompanied by:

a. a current certificate of insurance issued to the Office of State Fire Marshal showing a minimum of $500,000 coverage;

b. a copy of the local or occupational license for the firm;

11. for out of state firms, include a list of all vehicles which shall come into this state to conduct activity regulated by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., and these rules. The list shall include the vehicle's make, model, year and license number.

C. The application shall also include written authorization by the applicant permitting the State Fire Marshal or his representative to enter, examine, and inspect any premise, building, room, vehicle, or establishment used by the applicant while engaged in activity to determine compliance with the provisions of R.S.40:1664.1 et seq., and these rules.

D. When the applicant has completed the requirements contained above, a pre-certification inspection may be conducted at the facilities or of the vehicles of the applicant. Such inspection is to determine that such equipment necessary to perform activities in accordance with the applicable NFPA codes and/or standards, UL or manufacturer's specifications for which the applicant is applying to be certified is on hand. The office may inspect vehicles, equipment, buildings, devices, premises or any area to be used in performing the activities allowed by the certificate of registration. After issuance of a certificate of registration, such facilities may be inspected annually thereafter or as frequently as deemed necessary to ensure that the equipment requirement continues to be met.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3119

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 35:679 (April 2009).

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