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-3057 - Electrical Contractors

A. All electrical contractors who have met all requirements and passed a prescribed written examination based upon National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 70, the National Electrical Code, that has been given either by a recognized political subdivision of the state of Louisiana or by the State Licensing Board for Contractors, shall be authorized to install fire detection and alarm components or interconnected smoke detectors in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes which are listed in Section 3053 of this Chapter.

B. The certifying, inspecting, integrating, maintenance and servicing of a fire detection and alarm system shall be performed only by a fire detection and alarm firm that is certified, and its employees licensed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal to perform such work.

C. Electrical contractors shall be limited to the installation of wiring, conduit raceways, and/or devices for fire detection and alarm systems. All connections or final terminations made within the alarm control panel must be made by licensed employees of the fire detection and alarm firm.