Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Internal combustion engines for amusement attractions or amusement rides shall be capable of handling the assigned load. B. Where fuel tanks of internal combustion engines for amusement rides are not of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operatin…

A. Wire rope on amusement attractions or amusement rides shall be thoroughly examined weekly. Wire rope found to be damaged shall be replaced with new rope of proper design and capacity as per the manufacturer's data tag or as approved by the Office of State Fire Marshal. Any of …

A. Hydraulic systems and other related equipment used in connection with amusement attractions or amusement rides shall be free of leaks and maintained to ensure safe operation at all times. B. An amusement attraction or amusement ride that depends upon hydraulic pressure to main…

A. The interior and exterior parts of all amusement attractions or amusement rides with which a passenger may come in contact shall be smooth and rounded, free from sharp, rough or splintered edges and corners, with no protruding studs, bolts, screws, or other projections which m…

A. The National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (2014 edition), shall be considered as the standard for application in the enforcement of the provisions of R.S. 40:1484.1, et seq. This document may be purchased from the: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, M…

A. If temporary wiring is used it shall be in compliance with the applicable section of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (2014 edition). B. Temporary electrical power and lighting installations shall be permitted during the period of construction and remodeling of buildings,…

A. All grounding shall comply with Article 525 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (2014 edition).

A. All amusement attractions or amusement rides shall meet the requirements of the ASTM Standard for the Design and Manufacture of Amusement Rides and Devices and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2015 edition). B. Water ride data plates shall contain a location number of the ride o…

A. Safe and adequate means of access and egress from amusement attractions or amusement rides shall be provided as required by the NFPA Life Safety Code 101 (2015 edition), and the ASTM Standard F1159-15b Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outsid…

A. Walkways and ramps shall be erected with a slope not greater than 1 in 10 except that when nonslip surfaces are provided, the grade may be increased to a maximum of 1 in 8.

A. All buildings over one story in height shall be constructed or protected in accordance with NFPA 101 (2015 edition), Chapter 8. B. All buildings located within 20 feet of lot lines or other buildings on the same lot, shall be of protected noncombustible or protected masonry en…

A. Structural Design. The flumes' structural design and materials shall be in accordance with ASTM Standard F1159-15b Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outside the Purview of Other F24 Design Standards. The flumes and pools shall be watertight a…

A. Pumps and motors shall be provided to circulate the water in the splash pool and slide. B. Pump units shall be accessible for inspection and service in accordance with NFPA 70 (2014 edition). C. All motors shall have thermal overload protection in accordance with NFPA 70 (2014…

A. Water quality shall be maintained to meet the requirements established by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

A. The 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall be used for the wiring and grounding of all electrical equipment associated with a flume and for the grounding of all metallic appurtenances. B. Whenever flumes ar…

A. The manufacturer or the general contractor of the flume shall provide the operator with a detailed written operational manual, or guide, for all phases of operations and normal maintenance of each component of the system as per ASTM Standard F770-15 Standard Practice for Owner…

A. Flume operators shall meet the requirements of ASTM Standard F770-15 Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices.

A. For fixed operation locations, a written plan for emergencies shall be carefully devised, kept current, and a copy of which shall be readily available upon demand. All employees shall be trained and drilled periodically in the execution of the plan. B. The emergency plan shall…

A. Kart Design 1. The speed of each kart shall be limited or governed to not exceed the following: The maximum adult track speed shall not exceed 25 mph and kiddie track speed shall not exceed 10 mph. Speeds other than defined will require approval from the Office of State Fire M…

A. These regulations apply when the department has decided to enter into a settlement in which a beneficial environmental project (BEP) is utilized. The department reserves the right to settle for the amount of cash penalty, if any, it deems appropriate in considering all of the …

A. The following terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings listed below, unless the context otherwise requires, or unless specifically redefined in a particular Section. Beneficial Environmental Project (BEP)—a project that provides for environmental mitigation which the…

A. A BEP must be within one or more of the following categories. 1. Public Health. A public health project provides diagnostic, preventative, and/or remedial components of human health care that is related to the actual or potential damage to human health caused by a violation of…

A. All cheese manufacturing plants that are domiciled within the state and are hereafter constructed, reconstructed or altered shall conform in their construction and operation with the requirements of this Part. Prior to construction, reconstruction or alteration, written approv…

A. All dairy plants that manufacture, process, cut, slice or package cheese or cheese related products shall conform with the following general requirements for dairy plants: 1. definitions (in accordance with §101 of this Part); 2. standards of identity (in accordance with §107 …

A. Cheese manufacturing plants that manufacture, process, cut, slice or package cheese shall conform with all of the basic requirements for cheese manufacturing plants contained in this Part and with the following additional requirements. 1. All cheese and cheese related products…

A. Cheese manufacturing plants that manufacture, process, package, cut or slice aged cheese and cheese related products shall conform with all of the requirements for cheese manufacturing plants contained in this Part and shall conform with the following additional requirements. …

A. All pasteurized process cheese and cheese related products shall conform with the standards of identify contained in the Code of Federal Regulations. B. Dairy plants that manufacture, process or package process cheese or cheese related products shall conform with all of the re…

A. Dairy plants that manufacture, process or package unripened cheese shall conform with all of the requirements for cheese manufacturing plants contained in this Part and shall conform with the following additional requirements. 1. Milk and milk products used in the manufacture …

A. Cheese manufacturing plants that manufacture or process unripened cheese or cheese related products from milk or milk products that were pasteurized, ultra-pasteurized or aseptically processed at another plant without being repasteurized shall conform with all of the requireme…

A. To be eligible for funding each CSBG subgrantee shall have an affirmative action plan approved by the Secretary of the Department of Labor or designee which shall include at least the following: 1. a written equal opportunity policy statement; 2. a listing by name, race, and s…

A. The recipient of CSBG financial assistance is required to implement its CSBG approved affirmative action plan and to ensure compliance with this Part. At a minimum, the following requirements must be met. 1. Each subgrantee board shall formally adopt an equal employment opport…

A. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. B. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other accumulations. C. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an…

A. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: 1. before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, seafood, lamb, pork, or poultry, except when the food contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different raw animal foo…

A. The wash compartment of a sink, mechanical warewasher, or other alternative process as specified in §2303.C of this Part, when used for warewashing, shall contain a wash solution of soap, detergent, acid cleaner, alkaline cleanser, degreaser, abrasive cleaner, or other cleanin…

A. The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110°F (43°C) unless a different temperature is specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instruction. B. The temperature of the wash solution in spray type ware…

A. Precleaning 1. Food debris on equipment and utensils shall be scrapped over a waste disposal unit, scupper, or garbage receptacle or shall be removed in a warewashing machine with a prewash cycle. 2. If necessary for effective cleaning, utensils and equipment shall be pre-flus…

A. Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or other solutions. A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing shall be used with: 1. a three compartmen…

A. After the food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils are washed and rinsed, they shall be sanitized before use. Clean food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils shall be sanitized in: 1. hot water: a. if immersion in hot water is used in manual operation, the…

A. Except as specified in Subsection C of this Section, after cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth-dried. B. Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in Paragraph (a) of 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing Solutions…

A. Except as specified in Subsection D of this Section, cleaned equipment, utensils and single-service and single use articles shall be stored: 1. in a clean dry location; 2. where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or contamination; and 3. at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the …

A. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food: a. with their handles above the top of the food and the container; b. with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be …

A. The program has the authority to enter into such cooperative agreements with federal agencies and other state agencies as may be necessary, in accordance with FPMR 101-44.206. Such agreements may involve, but not be limited to: 1. use of property by the program; 2. overseas pr…

A. These policies are designed to assure the protection of the rights of human subjects of research conducted in programs or facilities operated or funded by the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH).

A. These policies apply to all research conducted in programs/facilities operated or funded by the DHH.

Cognitively Impaired―having either a psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, neurosis, personality or behavior disorders), an organic impairment (e.g., dementia) or a developmental disorder (e.g., mental retardation) that affects cognitive or emotional functions to the extent that…

A. The DHH believes that research involving human subjects must be based upon the principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. 1. Respect for persons involves a recognition of personal dignity and autonomy of individuals, and special protection of those persons wi…

A. Policy Basis. Research conducted and authorized by the DHH will meet all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation standards, and professional codes of ethics. These policies derive primarily from 45 CFR, Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects and are als…

A. The reimbursement methodology for inpatient hospital services incorporates a provision for an additional payment adjustment for hospitals serving a disproportionate share of low income patients. B. The following provisions govern the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payme…

A. In order to qualify as a disproportionate share hospital, a hospital must: 1. have at least two obstetricians who have staff privileges and who have agreed to provide obstetric services to individuals who are Medicaid eligible. In the case of a hospital located in a rural area…

A. Citizenship or Satisfactory Immigration Status 1. The department hereby adopts criteria for the coverage of qualified non-citizens pursuant to the provisions of §401 of the Personal and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (…