La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § V-307

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section V-307 - Regulations for Rodent-Proofing New Buildings [formerly paragraphs 5:041]

A. The footing and foundation walls of any new business building shall be of dense concrete or masonry, and shall extend around the entire perimeter of the business building and to a depth of not less than 24 inches (61.4 cm) below the surface of the finished ground.

B. [formerly paragraph 5:042] Basement and cellar floors of new business buildings shall be constructed of dense concrete having a thickness of not less than 3 inches (7.7 cm) and shall be continuous over the entire floor area. The concrete shall be tightly sealed to the exterior footing and foundation walls.

C. [formerly paragraph 5:043] Ventilators, windows, doors, and miscellaneous openings shall be treated in the same manner as for existing business buildings, and especially in accordance with Subsections 305 C-J.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § V-307

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1228 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4 and R.S. 40:5. In particular, see R.S. 40:4(A)(9).