Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 37 - INSURANCE
Part XIII - Regulations
Chapter 182 - Regulation Number 126-Louisiana Fortify Homes Program
Section XIII-18204 - Evaluator Eligibility Requirements and Conflicts of Interest

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XIII-18204

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. Evaluator Eligibility Requirements. To be eligible to work on the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP), an evaluator must meet all of the following program requirements:

1. submit and maintain a copy of all current certificates and licenses with the LFHP;

2. be in good standing with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) and maintain an active certification as a fortified home evaluator for hurricane and high wind and hail, issued by the IBHS or its successor;

3. possess all necessary business licenses to perform the work required;

4. be in compliance with all regulatory and tax laws regulating businesses in the state of Louisiana;

5. avoid conflicts of interest in any work performed on projects funded by LFHP grants.

B. Evaluator Conflicts of Interest

1. Evaluators may not possess a financial interest in any project for which they inspect for fortified designation purposes in connection with the LFHP.

2. Evaluators cannot be a contractor or supplier of any materials, products or systems installed in any home they inspect for fortified designation purposes for the LFHP.

3. Evaluators cannot be a sales agent for any home being designated for the LFHP program.

4. Evaluators have a duty to inform the LFHP of any potential conflicts of interest before commencing inspections on any job funded by LFHP grants.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.22:11 and R.S. 22:1483.1(A).

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