DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Stokes HB No. 1267
Abstract: Authorizes the fire marshal, under certain circumstances, to require that carbon
monoxide alarm systems be installed in buildings in existence as of August 1, 2014, that
are being utilized as hotels, and that contain a carbon monoxide source that poses a threat
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Present law provides that the fire marshal shall take all steps necessary and proper to protect life
and property from hazards of panic which may arise from fire or from the threat of fire or
explosion.
Proposed law provides that the fire marshal, or his designee, shall have the authority to require
the owner or lessee of a structure that was in existence as of August 1, 2014, and is utilized as a
hotel to install a carbon monoxide alarm system when he determines, as a result of a plan review,
investigation, or inspection, that a carbon monoxide source within or attached to the building or
structure poses a threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. The source of carbon monoxide may
include, but not be limited to, an attached enclosed garage or fossil-fuel burning appliance or
appliances.
Proposed law defines "attached enclosed garage" and "hotel".
Proposed law requires that an owner or lessee of a hotel, as defined in proposed law, or his agent
shall declare the presence of a carbon monoxide source or the attachment of a parking garage to
the hotel at the time building plans and specifications for the hotel are submitted to the fire
marshal for review.
(Adds R.S. 40:1563(M) and 1574(M) )