Section 40:1603 - Fire-resistant material applicators; registration; finesA. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed as follows: (1) "Fire-resistant material" means cementitious or fibrous materials that are sprayed onto a surface to provide fire-resistant protection of the substrate.(2) "Fire-resistant material applicator" means an individual who applies fire-resistant material.B.(1) Every fire-resistant material applicator shall undergo training to apply fire-resistant material according to manufacturer specifications.(2) Every fire-resistant material applicator shall annually register with the office of the state fire marshal.(3) When a fire-resistant material applicator satisfactorily completes training and registers as required by this Subsection, the state fire marshal shall issue a certificate which indicates that the fire-resistant material applicator is certified to apply fire-resistant material.C. Any person applying fire-resistant material who does not receive the training, register, and obtain a certificate as required in Subsection B of this Section shall be fined up to two hundred fifty dollars per violation.D. The provisions of this Section shall be implemented, including a procedure for the appeal of penalties, and enforced pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1603
Added by Acts 2019, No. 114,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2019.