DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 821 Original 2020 Regular Session Coussan
Abstract: Provides relative to the training, registration, and certification of fire-stopping material
applicators.
Present law provides for a training, registration, and certification process for fire-resistant material
applicators.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law defines "firestops" or "fire-stopping material".
Proposed law provides that a fire-stopping material applicator is a person who applies fire-stopping
material. Further, proposed law requires that the fire-stopping material applicator obtain training in
the application of fire-stopping materials according to manufacturer recommendations. Proposed
law requires fire-stopping material applicators to register with the office of state fire marshal.
Proposed law requires the state fire marshal to issue certificates to fire-stopping material applicators
who have completed the training and registered with the state fire marshal.
Proposed law establishes a fine of $250 per violation for any person applying fire-stopping material
without being certified.
(Amends R.S. 40:1603)