Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Part V - Fire Protection
Chapter 32 - Property Protection Licensing
Section V-3213 - Certificates of Registration
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-3213
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Every firm must obtain from the state fire marshal a certification of registration with the appropriate endorsements as provided for by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., before engaging in the property protection activity of security, household fire warning, stand alone electro/mechanical locks, special locking systems and closed circuit television equipment and/or systems.
1. Each firm, as
defined by
R.S.
40:1664.1 et seq., shall have at least one
licensed technician per endorsement of certification to perform the act or acts
authorized by its certificate.
2.
Each firm, as defined by
R.S.
40:1664.1 et seq., shall have at least one
licensed qualifier per endorsement of certification to perform the act or acts
authorized by its certificate. When a firm only has one technician, the
technician can also be the qualifier.
3. Firms as defined by
R.S.
40:1664.1 et seq., and their owners shall be
responsible for the acts of their agents and employees for the purpose of these
rules including the initiation of administrative action by the state fire
marshal.
B. The following shall apply to certificates of registration.
1. Posting. Each certificate shall be posted
conspicuously at each firm and/or branch office premises.
2. Changes of Ownership. The change of a
firm's majority ownership invalidates the current certificate. To assure
continuance of the firm's ability to conduct property protection contracting,
an application for a new certificate shall be submitted to the state fire
marshal within 10 days after such change in ownership.
3. Change of Corporate Officers. Any change
of corporate officers within the licensure period, must be reported in writing
to the state fire marshal within 10 days of the change. This change does not
require a revised certificate.
4.
Duplicates. A duplicate certificate must be obtained from the state fire
marshal to replace a lost or destroyed certificate. The certificate holder must
submit written notification of the loss or destruction within 10 days,
accompanied by the required fee specified in these rules.
5. Revisions/Changes. The change of a firm's
name, location, or mailing address or operating status requires a revision of
the certificate of registration. Certificates of registration requiring changes
must be surrendered to the state fire marshal within 10 days after the change
requiring the revision. The firm must submit written notification of the change
with the surrendered certificate of registration, accompanied by the required
fee specified in by
R.S.
40:1664.1 et seq.
6. Non-Transferability. A certificate of
registration is not transferable from one firm to another.
7. Validity. A certificate of registration is
valid for one year from date of issue, and must be renewed annually.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1664.2 et seq.
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