Title 40, Public Health and Safety

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La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1683 Penalty
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:17 Mandatory medical examination; confinement; when allowed; emergency certificate
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§17. Mandatory medical examination; confinement; when allowed; emergency certificate A. Neither the state health officer or his designee, nor the parish health officer or health unit shall subject any person to any medical examination or confine him in any institution unless dire…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1701 Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure
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§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 e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1711 Definitions
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§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 rig…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1712 Labeling required
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§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 …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1713 Safety glazing materials required
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1714 Employees not covered
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§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 Penalty
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§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 bo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1721 Declaration of policy
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§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 Bu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1722 Louisiana Building Code
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§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 …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1723 Administration; exception
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§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 l…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1724 Building permits and occupancy permits
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§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 facilit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1725 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1725. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1726 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1726. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1727 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1727. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1728 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1728. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1728.1 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1728.1. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1729 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1729. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1730. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.1 Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex
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§1730.1. Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.21 Public policy for state uniform construction code
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.21.1 State preemption of natural gas utility service
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§1730.21.1. State preemption of natural gas utility service A. The regulation of a utility provider's authority to operate and serve customers is a matter of statewide concern. No code, ordinance, land use restriction or general or specific plan provision or part of a code, ordin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.22 Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council; membership; function of
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§1730.22. Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council; membership; function of council; meeting requirements; immunity A.(1) The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council, hereinafter in this Part referred to as the "council", is hereby created and shall consist of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.22.1 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§1730.22.1. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 836, §5, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Acts 2014, No. 836, §2, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 836, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.23 23 eff
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§1730.23 eff. until July 1, 2026. See Acts 2024, No. 534. §1730.23. Enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes NOTE: Heading of §1730.23 as amended by Acts 2024, No. 534, eff. July 1, 2026. §1730.23. Enforcement of building codes by municipalities, parishes, and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.24 Agreements with other governmental entities for provision of services; private agreements
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§1730.24. Agreements with other governmental entities for provision of services; private agreements A. Municipalities and parishes may establish agreements with other governmental entities of the state or certified third-party providers to issue permits and enforce the state unif…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.25 Appointment of building official or contractual arrangement for such services; affidavit for exemption
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§1730.25. Appointment of building official or contractual arrangement for such services; affidavit for exemption Each parish and municipality shall appoint a council-certified building official or contract with other governmental entities or third parties as authorized in R.S. 40…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.26 Adoption and promulgation of certain building codes and standards as State
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§1730.26. Adoption and promulgation of certain building codes and standards as State Uniform Construction Code; procedures The council shall review, adopt, modify, and promulgate the building codes referenced in R.S. 40:1730.28 and 1730.28.1, provided that: (1) The council shall …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.27 Adoption and enforcement of emergency wind and flood mitigation requirements
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§1730.27. Adoption and enforcement of emergency wind and flood mitigation requirements A. The wind and flood mitigation requirements prescribed by the 2003 International Building Code and the 2003 International Residential Code, as modified in R.S. 40:1730.28(A)(3), shall apply w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.28 Mandatory adoption of certain nationally recognized codes and standards as the
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§1730.28. Mandatory adoption of certain nationally recognized codes and standards as the state uniform construction code; adoption by reference A. Except as provided in Subsection C of this Section, the council shall evaluate, adopt, and amend only the latest editions of the foll…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.28.1 Mandatory adoption of plumbing provisions of certain nationally recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date
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§1730.28.1. Mandatory adoption of plumbing provisions of certain nationally recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date A. Notwithstanding R.S. 40:1730.28, the council shall evaluate, adopt, and amend the latest editions of the following as part of the State Unifor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.28.2 State Uniform Construction Code; requirements and prohibitions
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§1730.28.2. State Uniform Construction Code; requirements and prohibitions A. The State Uniform Construction Code shall: (1) Require methods of back flow prevention to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the public water system. (2) Prohibit plumbing vent systems us…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.28.3 Authority of the Louisiana Department of Health
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§1730.28.3. Authority of the Louisiana Department of Health Nothing in this Part or any provision adopted pursuant to this Part shall prohibit the Louisiana Department of Health from the following: (1) Regulating stored water temperatures through enforcement of the Sanitary Code.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.28.4 Energy Code Commission: members; purpose; procedure; termination
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§1730.28.4. Energy Code Commission: members; purpose; procedure; termination A. The Energy Code Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission", is hereby created and shall be composed of the following voting members: (1) The president of the Louisiana Home Builders Assoc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.28.5 Mandatory adoption of the energy code provisions of certain nationally
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§1730.28.5. Mandatory adoption of the energy code provisions of certain nationally recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date A. Notwithstanding R.S. 40:1730.28, the council shall evaluate, adopt, and amend the latest editions of the following as part of the State…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.29 Regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities
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§1730.29. Regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities A. Excluding the applicable requirements of the International Plumbing Code, the provisions of this Part shall not apply to the construction or improvement inside the secured or fenced confines of the fo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.30 Regulation of construction or improvement of farm, recreational, and residential accessory structures; authority to issue building permits
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§1730.30. Regulation of construction or improvement of farm, recreational, and residential accessory structures; authority to issue building permits A.(1) For purposes of this Section, "farm structure" means a structure which is constructed on a farm, other than a residence or a …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.31 Mandamus and injunctive relief for violation of code or regulation; penalties
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§1730.31. Mandamus and injunctive relief for violation of code or regulation; penalties For a violation of the building codes or regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, the local building official may enjoin further construction of the project as provided by local ordinance. T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.32 Imposition of fees
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§1730.32. Imposition of fees Nothing in this Part shall prohibit the governing authority of a parish or municipality from imposing fees necessary to implement and continue the provisions required by this Part as provided by law. Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §2, eff. Nov. 29,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.33 Codes applicable to building inspections
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§1730.33. Codes applicable to building inspections A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an inspector shall conduct a building inspection using the requirements of the codes in effect for the locality on the date of the issuance of the original building permit when pe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.34 Responsibility of Louisiana State Construction Code Council for registration of building codes enforcement officers; record of hearings and proceedings; register of applications for certificates of re
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§1730.34. Responsibility of Louisiana State Construction Code Council for registration of building codes enforcement officers; record of hearings and proceedings; register of applications for certificates of registration A. The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council is…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.35 Application and issuance of certificates of registration; provisional certificates of registration; registration
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§1730.35. Application and issuance of certificates of registration; provisional certificates of registration; registration A. A person desiring to be registered as a building code enforcement officer as required by this Part shall apply to the council for a certificate of registr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.36 Registration required to practice as code enforcement officer; violations; penalty
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§1730.36. Registration required to practice as code enforcement officer; violations; penalty On or after January 1, 2007, no person may practice as a code enforcement officer in this state unless registered as provided in this Part. A person violating the provisions of this Part …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.37 Injunction to restrain person from violating this Part
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§1730.37. Injunction to restrain person from violating this Part If the council has reason to believe that a person is violating or intends to violate a provision of this Part, in addition to other remedies, it may order the person immediately to refrain from the conduct. The cou…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.38 Duration of certificates; renewal; continuing education requirements; funding
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§1730.38. Duration of certificates; renewal; continuing education requirements; funding A certificate of registration issued under R.S. 40:1730.35(B) is valid for one year and expires on the last day of the month of issuance. Renewal of all registrations must be based upon a dete…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.39 Powers of state fire marshal
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§1730.39. Powers of state fire marshal NOTE: Paragraph (A)(1) eff. until July 1, 2026. See Acts 2024, No. 534, eff. July 1, 2026. A.(1) The state fire marshal may establish contract agreements with municipalities and parishes in order to provide code enforcement on behalf of the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.40 Municipalities and parishes; home rule charter
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§1730.40. Municipalities and parishes; home rule charter A. Nothing in this Part shall conflict with the provisions of Article VI, Sections 4 and 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties of local governments or the structure and organizat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.40.1 Plumbing provisions of or adopted pursuant to this Part; court orders or consent decrees
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§1730.40.1. Plumbing provisions of or adopted pursuant to this Part; court orders or consent decrees Any order or consent decree relative to maintaining or building a public sewage system which is entered in a federal court of competent jurisdiction shall supercede the plumbing p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.40.2 Plumbing provisions; manufactured housing
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§1730.40.2. Plumbing provisions; manufactured housing Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all manufactured homes that are built to federal construction standards shall only be subject to the plumbing provisions in federal law. Manufactured homes shall not be subject to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1730.41 Short title
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§1730.41. Short title This Part shall be known, and may be cited and referred to, as the "State Building Energy Conservation Code". Acts 2005, No. 91, §1, eff. June 21, 2005; Acts 2022, No. 635, §1.