1. A. In order to conduct material and/or structural testing and perform inspections of inflatable amusement devises within this limited endorsement, a firm and individual must obtain a license from the Office of State Fire Marshal in accordance R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq. and these rules.

2. B. Required Certification

   1. 1. Applicants for Limited Third-Party Specialty Inspector are required to have a NAARSO Limited Specialty Certification.

3. C. 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.

4. D. Insurance Requirements:

   1. 1. to engage in the material and/or structural testing and inspection of inflatable amusement devices, firms and individuals are required to obtain a minimum of general liability insurance in the amount of $300,000 coverage insuring the operator against liability for injury suffered by persons occupying, traversing, or otherwise utilizing inflatable amusement devices; or
   2. 2. a bond in a like amount; provided, the aggregate liability of the surety under any such bond shall not exceed the face amount thereof; and
   3. 3. an original certificate of insurance documenting that the firm has a current and valid worker’s compensation insurance policy as required by state law.

5. E. Errors and Omissions Coverage

   1. 1. Pursuant to R.S. 40:1484.16(5), the state fire marshal has suspended the requirement to obtain errors and omissions coverage by those firms and individuals who engage in the material and/or structural testing and inspection of amusement rides, amusement attractions, and inflatable amusement devices.

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).