La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3153

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section V-3153 - Plumbing Contractors
A. All plumbing contractors who have met all requirements and passed a prescribed written examination based upon National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code, that has been given either by a recognized political subdivision of the state of Louisiana or by the State Licensing Board for Contractors, shall be authorized to install the water supply piping and check valves connecting to a fire sprinkler system.
B. Plumbing contractors performing the installation of underground water supply piping, shall be required to complete the fire marshal approved "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping".
C. The planning, certifying, inspecting, maintenance and servicing of a fire sprinkler system shall be performed only by a fire sprinkler contractor that is certified, and its employees licensed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal to perform such work.
D. Plumbing contractors are permitted to install up to one single sprinkler head tied into the domestic water supply as authorized by NFPA 101 for protection of isolated hazardous area. Plans shall be submitted to this office prior to installation.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3153

Promulgated by Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 35:687 (April 2009).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1563.