- A. The state fire marshal or his designated representative shall make, or cause to be made, from time to time, inspections of a firm's physical locations or operational sites to verify required certificates, employee lists, employee licenses, business records and insurances, equipment, tools, compliance with applicable NFPA codes, standards, and manufacturer's manuals, and as circumstances dictate, to determine that firms and their employees are engaging in activity in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq., and these rules.
- B. The state fire marshal shall investigate all complaints of alleged violations of R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq., and these rules. Complaints of alleged violations shall be made in writing to the Office of State Fire Marshal. The office shall make available a complaint form to be used as needed. Penalties shall be administered to those firms and/or employees found to have violated these laws and/or rules. Proposed administrative penalty letters shall act as official notification of alleged violations.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.2(B).
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 44:1260 (July 2018).