1. A. Required Certification

   1. 1. Applicants for third-party inspectors’ licenses are required to meet the certification requirements pursuant to R.S. 40:1484.10, et seq., and these rules.

2. B. Equivalent Certification

   1. 1. The Office of State Fire Marshal establishes AIMS Associate Ride Inspector Certification, Level 1 as an equivalent certification, which satisfies the requirements established in R.S. 40:1487.10, et seq.

3. C. Licensed Engineers

   1. 1. Education and Experience Requirements

      1. a. Applicants shall provide documented evidence that the license field and experience in materials testing are relevant to the materials and structural components inherent in the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, and amusement ride industry.

4. D. Continuing Education Requirements

   1. 1. The Office of State Fire Marshal reserves the right to establish continuing education requirements for licensees in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.14, et seq., and these rules.

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 44:1263 (July 2018).