RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 114 (HB 172) 2019 Regular Session Pierre
New law provides for a training, registration, and certification process for fire-resistant
material applicators.
New law provides that a fire-resistant material applicator is a person who applies fire-
resistant material to a surface. New law requires that the fire-resistant material applicator
obtain training in the application of fire-resistant material according to manufacturer
recommendations. New law further requires fire-resistant material applicators to register
with the state fire marshal's office.
New 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.
New law establishes a fine of $250 per violation for any person applying fire-resistant
material without being certified.
New law provides that implementation, including appellate procedures, and enforcement be
pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
Effective August 1, 2019.
(Adds R.S. 40:1603)