Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part V - Disease Vector Control
Chapter 3 - Rodent Control
Section V-307 - Regulations for Rodent-Proofing New Buildings [formerly paragraphs 5:041]
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The footing and foundation walls of any new business building shall be of dense concrete or masonry, and shall extend around the entire perimeter of the business building and to a depth of not less than 24 inches (61.4 cm) below the surface of the finished ground.
B. [formerly paragraph 5:042] Basement and cellar floors of new business buildings shall be constructed of dense concrete having a thickness of not less than 3 inches (7.7 cm) and shall be continuous over the entire floor area. The concrete shall be tightly sealed to the exterior footing and foundation walls.
C. [formerly paragraph 5:043] Ventilators, windows, doors, and miscellaneous openings shall be treated in the same manner as for existing business buildings, and especially in accordance with Subsections 305 C-J.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4 and R.S. 40:5. In particular, see R.S. 40:4(A)(9).
