La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2577
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section V-2577 - Fire PreventionA. 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 enclosed construction or better.C. Fabrics constituting part of an amusement ride or attraction shall be flame resistant to meet the provisions of NFPA 101 (2015 edition), Chapter 8.D. Approved fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 (2013 edition) and certified by a Louisiana contractor licensed through the Office of State Fire Marshal to inspect and service portable fire extinguishers, shall be provided at the following locations to secure reasonable and adequate protection from fire hazards:1. at or near all operating gasoline or diesel engines;2. at or near all amusement attraction or amusement ride stands, excluding water flumes; and3. at each food handling booth where cooking is done.E. Flammable waste such as oily rags and other flammable materials shall be placed in covered metal containers which shall be kept in easily accessible locations. Such containers shall not be kept at or near exits.F. Gasoline and other flammable liquids and flammable gases when stored shall be kept in reasonably cool and ventilated places. Such liquids shall be in containers as prescribed by NFPA 30 (2015 edition), Chapter 4. Smoking and the carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes is prohibited within 50 feet of any area where such liquids or gases are stored, or are transferred from one container to another. Signage shall be posted stating "No Smoking".La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2577
Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 441268 (7/1/2018).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.2(B).