1. A. This rule applies to the closing of specifications to products that are necessary to expand or match products in existing systems but for which a person or group of persons possesses the right to exclusive distribution.

2. B. A closed specification may be submitted and authorized where a person or group of persons possesses the right to exclusive distribution of the specified product when that product is required to expand or extend an existing system at a facility or site if that product is one of the systems listed in §901.B.1-11, or a component of one of them, and the approving authority has determined that all products other than the one specified would detract from the utility of the system; and all other applicable requirements of R.S. 38:2290-2296 have been met:

   1. 1. energy management systems;
   2. 2. chillers when necessary for refrigerant conversion;
   3. 3. fire alarm systems;
   4. 4. electronic security systems;
   5. 5. elevators;
   6. 6. nurse call systems;
   7. 7. medical gas systems;
   8. 8. stage lighting systems;
   9. 9. sound systems;
   10. 10. clock systems;
   11. 11. brick and stone.
3. C. It is the responsibility of the approving authority to verify that the product for which the specification is closed is the only acceptable product and to comply with all applicable requirements of R.S. 38:2290-2296.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:2290(B).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, LR 24:333 (February 1998).