La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3215

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

Section V-3215 - Licensure

A. Required. Each person who engages in property protection activity of security, household fire warning, stand alone electro/mechanical locks, special locking systems and closed circuit television equipment and/or systems shall have a current and valid license issued by the state fire marshal.

B. Types of Endorsement. Each license shall be identified by endorsement, which indicates the authorized act or acts which may be performed by the licensee.

C. Posting. It is not necessary to post an employee license on a wall. A master list of all employees' names and license numbers must be kept at each office location and must be available for review upon request by the state fire marshal or his designated representative.

D. Pocket License. The pocket license is for immediate identification purposes only so long as such license remains valid and while the holder is employed by the firm reflected on the license and shall be on his/her person at all times when conducting property protection activity in the field. The pocket license need not be visibly displayed when working in areas where the license may be damaged or lost. The license must still be available for inspection upon request.

E. Duplicate License. A duplicate license must be obtained from the state fire marshal to replace a lost or destroyed license. The license holder and his employer must submit written notification within 10 days of the loss or destruction of a license, accompanied by the required fee as specified in these rules.

F. Revised Licenses. The change of a licensee's employer, home address or mailing address or employment status requires a revised license. Licenses requiring revision must be surrendered to the state fire marshal within 10 days after the change requiring the revision. The license holder and his employer must submit written notification of the necessary change with the surrendered license, accompanied by the required fee as specified in these rules.

G. Non-Transferable. A license is not transferable from one person to another or from one firm to another.

H. License Reciprocity. The state fire marshal may waive license requirements for an applicant with a valid license from another state if that state has license requirements substantially equivalent to Louisiana and which recognizes licenses issued by this office.

I. Validity. A license is valid for one year from date of issue, and must be renewed annually, unless the state fire marshal adopts a system under which licenses 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 licensee pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid.

J. Transfer of Employer. When a currently licensed employee transfers to a new employer, a revised license shall be required indicating the new firm's information. The license shall be revised to show the same expiration date of the new employer. Upon receipt of the revision application by the state fire marshal, the individual may go to work for the new employer while waiting the processing of the license. This go-to-work allowance shall not authorize the employee to engage in property protection activity for which he/she was not previously licensed to perform or for which the firm is not currently registered to perform.

K. Age Limitations. For the purpose of licensing, no one under the age of 18 shall be eligible for a technician's license and no person under the age of 16 shall be eligible for an apprentice license.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3215

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 37:2740 (September 2011).

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