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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 125
BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLD
BUILDING CODES: Urges and requests the adoption of a rehabilitation subcode within the
state uniform construction code
A RESOLUTION1
To urge and request the adoption of a rehabilitation subcode within the state uniform2
construction code.3
WHEREAS, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Legislature of4
Louisiana found it necessary to adopt the mandatory construction standards; and5
WHEREAS, the Legislature of Louisiana promulgated a state uniform construction6
code to govern the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of buildings and other7
structures; and8
WHEREAS, the public policy of Louisiana is to maintain reasonable standards of9
construction in buildings and other structures in the state consistent with the public health,10
safety, and welfare of its citizens; and11
WHEREAS, certain portions of the state uniform construction code are vague as to12
older historic properties; and13
WHEREAS, the city of New Orleans is revered throughout the country for its historic14
buildings and landmarks; and15
WHEREAS, many states, including New Jersey, have adopted subcodes to16
incorporate the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings and landmarks into their17
state construction code; and18
WHEREAS, since the adoption of a rehabilitation subcode in New Jersey, investment19
in the rehabilitation of older properties has increased by twenty percent; and20 HLS 10RS-4979 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the state of Louisiana to ensure that historic1
buildings and landmarks are maintained and preserved through an effective rehabilitation2
subcode within the state uniform construction code.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the4
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the adoption of a rehabilitation5
subcode within the state uniform construction code.6
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Arnold HR No. 125
Urges and requests the adoption of a rehabilitation subcode within the state uniform
construction code.