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LA Rev Stat § 40:1676 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1676. Lower scaffolding for protection of workmen on working scaffold or staging

RS 1676 - Lower scaffolding for protection of workmen on working scaffold or staging Any person employing or directing another to perform labor of any kind in erecting, repairing, altering, or painting any water pipe, stand pipe, smoke stack, chimney, tower, steeple, pole, staff, dome, or cupola, with the use of any scaffold, staging, swing hammock, support, temporary platform, or other similar contrivance for such labor shall keep and maintain at all times while that labor is being performed and the mechanical device is in use or operation a safe and proper scaffold, stay, support, or other suitable device, not less than sixteen feet below the working device when the work is being performed at a height of thirty-two feet or more, for the purpose of protecting the person performing the labor from falling in case of any accident to the working device.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1677 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1677. Intermediate support for joists; floor strength; railings for floor openings

RS 1677 - Intermediate support for joists; floor strength; railings for floor openings In any house, building, or structure in process of erection or construction where the distance between the enclosing walls is more than twenty-four feet in the clear, there shall be built and maintained proper intermediate supports for the joists. These supports shall be brick work walls, iron or steel columns, beams, trusses or girders of wood, or other material of sufficient strength. The floors in all such houses, buildings, or structures in the process of erection or construction shall be designed and constructed in such manner as to be capable of bearing on all their parts, in addition to the floor construction, partitions, and permanent fixtures and mechanisms that may be set upon them, a live load of twenty-five pounds for every square foot of surface. Every opening in such floor shall be railed all around with a substantial railing four feet in height. Every owner, builder, lessee, contractor, or sub-contractor of any such house, building, or construction, or the superintendent or agent of any of them, shall see that all the provisions of this Section are complied with.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1678 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1678. Maximum floor load during construction; display of placards

RS 1678 - Maximum floor load during construction; display of placards Every owner of every house, building, or structure under construction, except buildings to be used exclusively for residential purposes, shall affix and display conspicuously on each floor of the building a placard stating the load per square foot of the floor surface which may safely be applied to that particular floor during construction. If the strength of the floor varies in different places, he shall affix placards for each varying part of the floor. All such placards shall be verified and approved by the city engineer or inspector of buildings or other proper authority of the city charged with the enforcement of building laws. No one shall load any such floor or any part thereof to a greater extent than the load indicated on the placard.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1679 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1679. Completion of flooring as building progresses

RS 1679 - Completion of flooring as building progresses All contractors and owners, lessees and subcontractors, when constructing buildings where the plans and specifications require the floors to be arched between the beams or where the floors are fireproof material or brick work, shall complete the flooring or filling in as the building progresses, to not less than within three tiers or beams below and on which the iron work is being erected. If the plans or specifications do not require the filling in between the beams with brick or fireproof material, the contractor shall lay in the under flooring or a safe temporary floor, on each story as the building progresses to not less than within two stories of the floor below, to which the building has been erected and where double floors are not to be used shall keep planks over the floor, to two stories of the floor below the story where the work is being performed, and if the floor beams are not of iron or steel, the contractor for the iron or steel work in the course of construction or the owner shall thoroughly plank over the entire tier of iron or steel beams, on which the structural iron or steel work is being erected, except such places as are necessary for the proper construction of the iron or steel work, and for raising or lowering of material to be used on the building. All openings in the floor shall be railed as required by R.S. 40:1677.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1680 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1680. Enclosure of shafts or openings in buildings under construction

RS 1680 - Enclosure of shafts or openings in buildings under construction If elevating machines or hoisting apparatus are used within a building in the course of construction, for the purpose of lifting material, the contractor, owner, or lessee shall cause all shafts or openings in the floors, such as stairways, ladder openings, or elevator shafts, to be enclosed or fenced all around by a substantial railing at least four feet in height.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1681 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1681. Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement

RS 1681 - Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement Any hoisting machine or engine used in building construction shall, where practicable, be set up or placed on the ground. Where it is necessary to place such a machine or engine on any floor above the ground floor, the floor shall be properly and securely supported with a foundation capable of sustaining twice the weight of the machine or engine. If the building in course of construction is three stories or over in height, no material needed for the construction shall be hoisted or lifted over any public street or alley, unless the street or alley is barricaded from use by the public or is so covered as to prevent injury to pedestrians.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1682 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1682. Communication system for mechanical elevating machines or hoisting apparatus used in construction work

RS 1682 - Communication system for mechanical elevating machines or hoisting apparatus used in construction work If elevating machines or hoisting apparatus, operated or controlled by other than hand power, are used in the construction, alteration, or removal of any structure, the owner, contractor, or sub-contractor shall, during the use and operation of the elevating machine or hoisting apparatus, provide and maintain an adequate system of communication by signals, so that prompt and perfect communication may be had at all times between the operator of the engine or motive power of the elevating machine or hoisting apparatus and the employees or persons engaged thereon or using or operating it. The officers of the city charged with the enforcement of the building laws shall enforce this Section. If such officers fail to do so, the police authorities shall, pursuant to the terms of this Part, enforce the provisions of this Section.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1683 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1683. Penalty

RS 1683 - Penalty Any contractor, sub-contractor, foreman, or other person having charge of the erection, construction, repairing, alteration, removal, or painting of any structure who violates any provision of this Part shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than three months nor more than two years, or both.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1701 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1701. Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure

RS 1701 - Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure Every person who constructs a commercial building in a municipality having a population of fifty thousand or more persons shall install safety bolts on all windows opening on the second or any higher floor to safeguard employees engaged in window cleaning, window repair work, or the installation of window awnings. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than two hundred and fifty dollars.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1711 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1711. Definitions

RS 1711 - Definitions As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Safety glazing material" means any glazing material such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of ANSI Standard Z-97.1-1966 and such further requirements as may be adopted by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal and which are so constructed, treated, or combined with other materials as to minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting from human contact with the glazing material. (2) "Hazardous locations" means those installations, glazed or to be glazed in commercial and public buildings, known as framed or unframed glass entrance doors; and those installations, glazed or to be glazed in residential buildings and other structures used as dwellings, commercial buildings, and public buildings, known as sliding glass doors, storm doors, shower doors, bathtub enclosures which because of their location present a barrier in the normal path traveled by persons going into or out of these buildings, and because of their size and design may be mistaken as means of ingress or egress; and any other installation, glazed or to be glazed, wherein the use of other than safety glazing materials would constitute an unreasonable hazard as determined by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal; whether or not the glazing in such doors, panels, enclosures and other installations is transparent. For the purposes of this part wood panel doors with small lights thirty-six inches or more above the floor, French doors and doors with leaded glass lights are not to be considered hazardous and these installations are not to be included within the definition of hazardous locations as set forth hereinabove. Added by Acts 1972, No. 719, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 680, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1712 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1712. Labeling required

RS 1712 - Labeling required A. Each light of safety glazing material manufactured, distributed, imported, or sold for use in hazardous locations or installed in such a location within the State of Louisiana shall be permanently labeled by such means as etching, sandblasting, firing of ceramic material on the safety glazing material, or by other suitable means. The label shall identify the labeler, whether manufacturer, fabricator or installer, and the nominal thickness and the type of safety glazing material and the fact that said material meets the test requirements of ANSI Standard Z-97.1-1966. The label must be legible and visible after installation. B. Such safety glazing labeling shall not be used on other than safety glazing materials. Added by Acts 1972, No. 719, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1713 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1713. Safety glazing materials required

RS 1713 - Safety glazing materials required It shall be unlawful within the State of Louisiana to knowingly sell, fabricate, assemble, glaze, install, consent or cause to be installed glazing materials other than safety glazing materials in, or for use in, any hazardous location, as defined herein above, after the effective date of this Part. This Part shall not be construed as being retroactive and shall become effective on January 1, 1973. Added by Acts 1972, No. 719, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1714 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1714. Employees not covered

RS 1714 - Employees not covered No liability under this Part shall be created as to workmen who are employees of a contractor, subcontractor, or other employer responsible for compliance with Part. Added by Acts 1972, No. 719, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1715 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1715. Penalty

RS 1715 - Penalty Whoever violates the provisions of this Part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than one hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars, or to imprisonment of not more than six months, or both. Added by Acts 1972, No. 719, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1721 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1721. Declaration of policy

RS 1721 - Declaration of policy In order to insure the public health and safety and to facilitate the efficient use of state funds in the new construction, alterations, additions for renovations of state buildings, there is hereby created a Louisiana Building Code for State Owned Buildings consisting of the various building codes and standards designated in this Part. The provisions of this Part should not be construed to supercede any local building codes or standards except as they apply to state owned buildings. Added by Acts 1975, No. 706, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1722 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1722. Louisiana Building Code

RS 1722 - Louisiana Building Code  A. The new construction, alteration, addition or renovation of all state owned buildings for which bids are let after September 12, 1975, must comply with the rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Facilities Planning and Control Department of the Division of Administration in conformity with the Administrative Procedure Act, which rules and regulations shall establish as minimum standards the provisions of the Louisiana Building Code provided in Subsection B hereof.  B. The Louisiana Building Code shall consist of the following designated and described codes and standards:  (1) The Life Safety Code, Standard 101, 1973 Edition as published by the National Fire Protection Association.  (2) The International Plumbing Code, the International Building Code, Chapter 29-Plumbing Systems, and the International Residential Code, Part VII-Plumbing.  (3) The International Building Code, 2000 Edition as published by the International Code Council.  (4) The International Mechanical Code as published by the International Code Council.  (5) The National Electric Code (NFPA No. 70-1975) as published by the National Fire Protection Association.  C. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 387, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.  D. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 836, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.  E.(1) In all cases of conflict between the provisions of the Louisiana Building Code and any local building code in connection with the construction or occupancy of any state-owned building, the provisions of the Louisiana Building Code shall be used.  (2) In all cases wherein the Louisiana Building Code is used in connection with the construction or occupancy of any state-owned building, the permit, and issuance thereof, or performance of any duties associated therewith by any parish or municipality, or the state under this Part, shall have all rights, privileges, and immunities accorded permits under Part IV-A of Chapter 8 of Title 40 and Subpart E of Part I of Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 706, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1984, No. 356, §1; Acts 1992, No. 656, §1, eff. July 2, 1992; Acts 2003, No. 387, §§1 and 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2004; Acts 2014, No. 836, §§3,4, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1723 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1723. Administration; exception

RS 1723 - Administration; exception  A. The Louisiana Building Code shall be administered by the facilities planning and control department of the Division of Administration.  B. However, nothing contained herein shall affect the state fire marshal and his jurisdiction on matters of life safety and related areas as provided by Part III of Chapter 7 of this Title.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 706, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1984, No. 356, §1; Acts 2003, No. 387, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004; Acts 2014, No. 836, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1724 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1724. Building permits and occupancy permits

RS 1724 - Building permits and occupancy permits  A. Plans and specifications for construction, alteration, addition, or renovation of all state-owned buildings shall be approved by the state fire marshal, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, and the office of facility planning and control within the division of administration prior to commencement of work. Nothing herein shall be construed to impose a duty upon the parish or municipality in which the building is located to inspect a state-owned building for compliance with the local building code.  B. State-owned buildings shall not be subject to local permitting, review, or oversight but shall be required to comply with the flood zone requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.  C. The occupancy permit will be issued to the using agency when the building construction has been approved by the state fire marshal, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and the office of facility planning and control within the division of administration.  D. The office of facility planning and control may promulgate rules, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, concerning:  (1) The level of review to be given to projects based upon the size and scope of the project and such other criteria as set forth in the rules.  (2) Alternative methods of compliance and approval.  (3) The establishment of reasonable permitting and plan review fees, provided that no permitting and plan review fees shall be levied or assessed for any project funded through the annual Capital Outlay Act.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 706, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1993, No. 931, §1; Acts 2006, No. 50, §1, eff. May 16, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 88, §1, eff. May 25, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1725 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1725. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1725 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1726 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1726. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1726 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1727 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1727. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1727 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1728 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1728. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1728 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1728.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1728.1. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1728.1 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1729 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1729. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1729 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1730 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1730. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1730 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1730.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1730.1. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.

RS 1730.1 - Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1730.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1730.21. Public policy for state uniform construction code

RS 1730.21 - Public policy for state uniform construction code A. The public policy of Louisiana is to maintain reasonable standards of construction in buildings and other structures in the state consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. B. This Part is enacted to enable the state of Louisiana to promulgate a state uniform construction code to govern the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of buildings and other structures and the installation of mechanical devices and equipment therein. The state uniform construction code shall establish uniform performance standards providing reasonable safeguards for health, safety, welfare, comfort, and security balanced with affordability for the residents of this state who are occupants and users of buildings, and will provide for the use of modern methods, devices, materials, and techniques. The state uniform construction code will encourage the use of construction materials of the greatest durability, lower long-term costs, and provide greater storm resistance. C. To clarify the intent of the legislature and address questions which might arise or have arisen with respect to provisions of the nationally known codes which have been or are in place, only those portions or provisions of the nationally known building and safety codes which relate to building standards and safety are binding upon a state or local governmental entity or agency which adopts the building and safety codes authorized or required by this Part. D. To further clarify the intent of the legislature, this Part continues to apply to a person who may act under authority of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and that the allocation of inspection duties among local officials is not dictated by this Part but remains a matter for the local authority. E. To secure these purposes, the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council shall certify a person performing building codes enforcement including building officials, plans reviewers, and inspectors. Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §2, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.