Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. As of July 1, 2017, the plans and
specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana
shall be submitted for review and must be drawn in accordance with the
applicable requirements of the following publications:
1. the 2015 edition of the NFPA 101
Life Safety Code (excluding chapter 5, which may be used as a basis
for equivalency determinations);
2.
the publications referenced in chapter 2 of the NFPA 101 Life Safety
Code;
3. the applicable
provisions of the 2015 edition of the NFPA 1 Fire
Code;
4. the fire
protection and life safety provisions of the most recently adopted
International Building Code (IBC) by the Louisiana State
Uniform Construction Code Council;
5. the most recently adopted editions of the
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC) for Industrialized
Buildings and for building code reviews performed on behalf of
parishes and municipalities;
6. the
2016 editions of NFPA 13 for Sprinkler Systems, NFPA
13D for Domestic Sprinkler Systems, and NFPA 13R for
Residential Sprinkler Systems;
7. and the 2016 edition of NFPA 20
for Stationary Fire Pumps.
B. In addition to the documents outlined
above, plans and specifications for specific structure uses shall be drawn in
accordance with the requirements of the following publications:
1.
NFPA 30A: Code for Motor Fuel
Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2015 Edition;
2.
NFPA 32: Standard for Drycleaning
Facilities, 2011 Edition;
3.
NFPA 33: Standard for Spray
Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, 2011
Edition;
4.
NFPA 37:
Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas
Turbines, 2015 Edition;
5.
NFPA 51: Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013
Edition;
6.
NFPA 59A:
Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG), 2013 Edition;
7.
NFPA 140: Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio
Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations,
2013 Edition;
8.
NFPA 400:
Hazardous Materials Code, 2016 Edition;
9.
NFPA 407: Standard for Aircraft
Fuel Servicing, 2012 Edition;
10.
NFPA 495: Explosive Materials
Code, 2013 Edition;
11.
NFPA 664: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood
Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2012 Edition;
12.
NFPA 1221: Standard for the
Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications
Systems, 2013 Edition.
C. As of July 1, 2017, the plans and
specifications for facilities licensed, certified, or seeking licensure or
certification by the Louisiana Department of Health and submitted to the state
fire marshal for review in accordance with
R.S.
40:1563(L) shall be drawn in
accordance with the applicable requirements of the following publications:
1. the 2014 edition of the Facility
Guidelines Institute publication titled Guidelines for Design and
Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, where required by
rules published by the Louisiana Department of Health for hospitals and
outpatient facilities;
2. the 2014
edition of the Facility Guidelines Institute publication titled
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and
Support Facilities, where required by rules published by the Louisiana
Department of Health for residential health, care, and support
facilities;
3. rules published by
the Louisiana Department of Health as applicable to the physical environment
for licensed or certified facilities.
D. All unsprinkled dwelling units within
apartment buildings shall be separated from one another by construction having
a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour as required by the standard
building code.
E. Portable fire
extinguishers shall be required in all occupancies. The location, maintenance,
and installation shall be in accordance with NFPA Pamphlet Number
10.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
40:1563(F),
R.S.
40:1563(L), and
R.S.
40:1578.6(A).
