Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Part V - Fire Protection › Chapter 32 - Property Protection Licensing › Section V-3215 - Licensure

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Required. Each
				person who engages in property protection activity of security, household fire
				warning, stand alone electro/mechanical locks, special locking systems and
				closed circuit television equipment and/or systems shall have a current and
				valid license issued by the state fire marshal.
B. Types of Endorsement. Each license shall
				be identified by endorsement, which indicates the authorized act or acts which
				may be performed by the licensee.
C. Posting. It is not necessary to post an
				employee license on a wall. A master list of all employees' names and license
				numbers must be kept at each office location and must be available for review
				upon request by the state fire marshal or his designated
				representative.
D. Pocket License.
				The pocket license is for immediate identification purposes only so long as
				such license remains valid and while the holder is employed by the firm
				reflected on the license and shall be on his/her person at all times when
				conducting property protection activity in the field. The pocket license need
				not be visibly displayed when working in areas where the license may be damaged
				or lost. The license must still be available for inspection upon
				request.
E. Duplicate License. A
				duplicate license must be obtained from the state fire marshal to replace a
				lost or destroyed license. The license holder and his employer must submit
				written notification within 10 days of the loss or destruction of a license,
				accompanied by the required fee as specified in these rules.
F. Revised Licenses. The change of a
				licensee's employer, home address or mailing address or employment status
				requires a revised license. Licenses requiring revision must be surrendered to
				the state fire marshal within 10 days after the change requiring the revision.
				The license holder and his employer must submit written notification of the
				necessary change with the surrendered license, accompanied by the required fee
				as specified in these rules.
G.
				Non-Transferable. A license is not transferable from one person to another or
				from one firm to another.
H.
				License Reciprocity. The state fire marshal may waive license requirements for
				an applicant with a valid license from another state if that state has license
				requirements substantially equivalent to Louisiana and which recognizes
				licenses issued by this office.
I.
				Validity. A license is valid for one year from date of issue, and must be
				renewed annually, unless the state fire marshal adopts a system under which
				licenses expire on various dates during the year. Should a staggered renewal
				system be adopted, the renewal fees shall be prorated on a monthly basis so
				that each licensee pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the
				number of months during which the license is valid.
J. Transfer of Employer. When a currently
				licensed employee transfers to a new employer, a revised license shall be
				required indicating the new firm's information. The license shall be revised to
				show the same expiration date of the new employer. Upon receipt of the revision
				application by the state fire marshal, the individual may go to work for the
				new employer while waiting the processing of the license. This go-to-work
				allowance shall not authorize the employee to engage in property protection
				activity for which he/she was not previously licensed to perform or for which
				the firm is not currently registered to perform.
K. Age Limitations. For the purpose of
				licensing, no one under the age of 18 shall be eligible for a technician's
				license and no person under the age of 16 shall be eligible for an apprentice
				license.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:1664.2 et
				  seq.