La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3211
Access Control Systems-those locking systems and equipment as outlined in NFPA 101 designed to restrict entry into an area, room, building or space. These systems require an annual certification.
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.
ApprenticeEndorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to an employee to engage in property protection activity while under the direct supervision of a technician who is licensed to the same firm and holding a valid license to perform the same acts.
Bank Auxiliary Systems-systems and equipment which are found in financial institutions but are not directly associated with locking systems. Such systems, include but are not limited to, after hour depositories, tube systems, teller audio/video systems, and automatic teller machines, excluding the safe.
Bank Auxiliary Systems Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to an employee of a certified property protection firm to engage in property protection activity of bank auxiliary systems.
Bank Locking Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of bank locking systems and equipment.
Bank Locking Systems-locking systems and equipment found in financial institutions or designed for protection of financial transactions in other commercial businesses. Such systems and equipment include, but is not limited to, vaults, safes, automatic teller machines, cash dispenser, safe deposit boxes, tube systems, closed circuit television and depository systems and/or equipment. The term includes stand alone electro/mechanical locks but does not include security or special locking systems.
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 functionality, inspection, installation, integration, maintenance, or service of property protection equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable engineered specifications, manufacturer's specifications, the applicable NFPA codes and standards and the reviewed fire marshal plans.
Closed Circuit Television Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of closed circuit television systems and equipment. This includes the connection of closed circuit television systems and equipment to computer systems or equipment.
Closed Circuit Television System-a system and its components which transmits video and/or audio signals or images via cameras, computer or other means. Transmissions may be done via hard wire, including, but not limited to, coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, network cable, internet protocol (IP), or wireless devices and means. The term includes security camera and/or surveillance camera systems.
Commercial Businesses-all buildings including, but not limited to, public, private and industrial structures. The term does not include one and two family dwellings.
Contact Person-that individual designated by a firm to act as liaison with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Delayed Egress Systems-those locking systems and equipment as outlined in NFPA 101 designed to impeded egress for a specified limited time from an area, room, building or space. These systems require an annual certification.
Design-to create a specific layout for a property protection system for the purpose of protecting persons and/or property. The term "layout of the system" only refers to those persons who physically create such layout after visiting the location. Design and/or layout of the system's devices shall follow manufacturer's recommendations and application limitations.
Detention Locking Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of detention locks and locking systems and equipment as related to cell areas in penal institutions and cell areas in other occupancies such as health care or business.
Detention Locking Systems-locking systems and equipment within a penal institution and in other occupancies having such systems and equipment in cell areas only. The term includes locks of various types including pin tumbler-standard and mogul types, lever and wafer tumbler, stand alone electro/mechanical and full electronic and pneumatic controlled locks. The term does not include special locking systems within non-cell areas of the building. These systems require an annual certification.
Direct Supervision-oversight given by a qualifier of a firm's employees or by a technician of an apprentice while performing property protection activity. The qualifier, the technician and apprentice must be licensed to the same firm. A qualifier is considered to provide direct supervision of employees if he routinely engages and regularly reviews the daily property protection activity of the employees of the firm. For a technician to provide direct supervision of an apprentice, both must be physically present at the same work location. They are not required to constantly be in line of sight of each other.
Door Hardware-builders' hardware or architectural hardware, including but not limited to, stand alone electro/mechanical locks, latches, exit hardware, closures and hinges mounted onto doors intended to operate and secure the door properly. The term does not include special locking systems and equipment, doors or door frames.
Door Hardware Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of door hardware equipment and the consulting or the providing of technical advice regarding the selection of door hardware. The termination of these components to the building power system is not permitted. The term does not include special locking systems.
Door Hardware Consultant Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in the consulting and/or the providing of technical advice regarding the selection of door hardware.
Electronically Controlled Egress Door Assemblies-those locking systems and equipment as outlined in NFPA 101 designed to restrict entry into an area, room, building or space. The release of such locking systems incorporates a mechanical switch that interrupts power to a magnetic or electric lock. These systems require an annual certification.
Elevator Lobby Exit Access Door Assembly Locking Systems-those locking systems and equipment as outlined in NFPA 101 designed to restrict entry into an area, room, building or space from an elevator lobby. The release of such locking systems incorporates redundant features. These systems require an annual certification.
Employee-a person who works for a "firm" as defined by R.S. 40:1664.2 et seq., in return for financial or other compensation.
a. For the purposes of the licensing requirements, contained in R.S. 40:1664.2 et seq., employees shall not include secretaries, drivers or accounting or other administrative personnel.
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 certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining, selling and/or servicing security, household fire warning, stand alone electro/mechanical, special locking and closed circuit television equipment and/or systems.
Equipment Distributor-Those firms and/or persons who sell security, locking and/or camera systems and equipment at wholesale to property protection contractors licensed per R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq. Equipment distributors shall not engage in property protection contracting without being properly licensed per this Subpart.
Firm-a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited Liability Company or any other entity.
Gate System Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of Pedestrian or Vehicle Gate systems and equipment.
Health Care Locking Systems-locking systems and equipment within a health care facility as outlined in NFPA 101 that provides security for the patient based on the clinical needs of the patient. These systems require an annual certification.
Household Fire Warning Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of fire detection and alarm systems in one and two family dwellings.
Household Fire Warning System-fire detection and alarm systems consisting of standalone and/or interconnected devices intended to detect and warn occupants of fire, smoke, heat, and/or poisonous gases. The term includes, but is not limited to, heat detectors, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Systems and equipment may be powered by direct or alternating current power.
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.
Installation-the initial placement of property protection equipment and systems or an addition, extension, or alteration after initial placement.
Integration-the act of developing a unified and functioning property protection system and/or equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and/or NFPA codes and standards.
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.
Locksmith Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of stand alone electro/mechanical locks, closed circuit television or special locking systems and equipment.
Maintenance-work, including, but not limited to repair, replacement, and service, performed to ensure that equipment operates properly. 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-the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., a nationally recognized standards-making organization.
Officer-the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, comptroller, general manager or any other person who performs functions corresponding to such positions for a property protection firm.
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. The office must be open and accessible during normal work hours. Business records must be maintained for a minimum of years. The use of a storage facility, telephone answering service or Post Office Box shall not constitute a location for purposes of this subpart. The office must physically reside within the boundaries of Louisiana.
Pedestrian Gate System-access controls or barriers used to prevent unauthorized entry to a building or area. Pedestrian gates may be secured by either stand alone electro/mechanical locks or special locking systems and equipment. These systems require an annual certification.
Person-a natural individual, including any owner, manager, officer, or employee of any firm.
Pocket license-that 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.
Principal-a person or entity that has a controlling interest of a property protection firm regardless of the form of organization. "Principal" includes a person or entity entitled to exercise the prerogatives or indicia of ownership or control of a property protection firm whether by direct action, assignment, or any other kind of substitution or subrogation.
Property Protection Activity-the act of certifying, designing, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining, selling and/or servicing of security, household fire warning, stand alone electro/mechanical locking, special locking and closed circuit television equipment and/or systems pursuant to R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq.
Property Protection Equipment and Systems-those systems and equipment designed to protect persons and property from the dangers of fire, theft, unauthorized entry or other harmful actions or events.
Property Protection Sales and Design Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to an employee of a certified property protection firm who designs or sells a property protection system or equipment.
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. A qualifier shall physically reside within 150 miles of the operating location and work a minimum of 32 hours per week. The qualifier must be actively engaged in the direct supervision of the daily property protection activities for the firm and its employees for which they are authorized to perform.
Security Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of security, household fire warning, closed circuit television and/or special locking systems and equipment.
Security Systems-those assemblies of wiring, electronic transmitting devices, detection devices, and related equipment for the detection of theft, unauthorized entry or other physical harm to a structure's occupants or property.
Sell-to solicit on behalf of a property protection firm by any means for the sale or lease of a property protection system. The term includes, but is not limited to, solicitation via telephone or electronic devices, public notice or advertisement, door to door or any other type of personal interaction.
Service-the act of repair, bypass or replacement of property protection equipment/systems to ensure its proper functioning.
Special Locking System-electronic, magnetic and/or pneumatic locking systems and/or equipment actuated from a remote location. These systems are typically powered by the building power but may be battery powered only as well. The term includes, but is not limited to, access control, delayed egress, electrified hardware, magnetic locks, health care locks, pneumatic, pin, card reader, proximity, biometric, video/telephone, electronically controlled egress door assemblies, pedestrian and vehicle gates and remote control and wireless access systems and equipment. This would include any necessary mechanical equipment to complete the installation of the system.
Special Locking System Endorsement-that document issued by the state fire marshal to a firm or employee authorizing either to engage in property protection activity of special locking systems and equipment.
Stand Alone Electro/Mechanical Locks-locks that are operated by electric, electronic and/or mechanical means. They may not be powered by the building power. Stand alone electro/mechanical locks shall only be actuated at and physically mounted on the door leaf. Stand alone electro/mechanical locks include, but are not limited to, hotel room door locks, battery operated locks, push button locks, self-powered door locks, key fob and combination locks. The term does not include special locking systems and equipment.
Vehicle Gate Systems-an access control system or barrier used to prevent unauthorized entry to a building or area. Vehicle gates may be secured by either stand alone electro/mechanical locks or special locking systems and equipment.
La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3211