Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Part V - Fire Protection
Chapter 30 - Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hoses, Hydrostatic Testing, Fixed Fire Suppression Equipment and/or Systems and Fire Detection and Alarm Equipment and/or Systems Rules
Section V-3009 - Certificate, License Required

A. Each firm engaged in the activity of certifying, inspecting, installing, maintaining or servicing portable fire extinguishers or fire hoses or certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, maintaining or servicing fixed fire suppression equipment and/or systems or fire detection and alarm equipment and/or systems or performing hydrostatic testing on DOT fire protection cylinders shall apply for a certificate of registration in the endorsements of certification desired in accordance with these rules prior to conducting any such activity in this state.

B. Each person or employee, including apprentices, engaged in the activity of inspecting, installing, servicing portable fire extinguishers or fire hoses or certifying, inspecting, installing, integrating, or servicing fixed fire suppression equipment and/or systems or fire detection and alarm equipment and/or systems or performing hydrostatic testing on DOT fire protection cylinders shall apply for a license in the endorsements of licensure desired in accordance with these rules prior to conducting any such activity in this state.

C. Any firm and/or person described in A or B of this section, which has not applied for and received a current and valid certificate of registration or license, shall immediately cease such activities. The Office of State Fire Marshal may take all steps necessary to enforce an order to cease and desist.