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)]
HB 172 Original 2019 Regular Session Pierre
Abstract: Provides for a training, registration, and certification process for fire-resistant material
applicators.
Proposed law provides that a fire-resistant material applicator is a person who applies fire-resistant
material to a surface.
Proposed law requires that the fire-resistant material applicator obtain training in the application of
fire-resistant material according to manufacturer recommendations.
Proposed law further requires fire-resistant material applicators to register with the state fire
marshal's office.
Proposed law requires the fire marshal to issue certificates to fire-resistant material applicators who
have completed the required training and registered with the fire marshal.
Proposed law establishes a fine of $250 per violation for any person applying fire-resistant material
without being certified.
Proposed law provides that implementation, including appellate procedures, and enforcement be
pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
(Adds R.S. 40:1603)