La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-3213

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-3213 - Certificates of Registration

A. Every firm must obtain from the state fire marshal a certification of registration with the appropriate endorsements as provided for by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., before engaging in the property protection activity of security, household fire warning, stand alone electro/mechanical locks, special locking systems and closed circuit television equipment and/or systems.

1. Each firm, as defined by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., shall have at least one licensed technician per endorsement of certification to perform the act or acts authorized by its certificate.

2. Each firm, as defined by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., shall have at least one licensed qualifier per endorsement of certification to perform the act or acts authorized by its certificate. When a firm only has one technician, the technician can also be the qualifier.

3. Firms as defined by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq., and their owners shall be responsible for the acts of their agents and employees for the purpose of these rules including the initiation of administrative action by the state fire marshal.

B. The following shall apply to certificates of registration.

1. Posting. Each certificate shall be posted conspicuously at each firm and/or branch office premises.

2. Changes of Ownership. The change of a firm's majority ownership invalidates the current certificate. To assure continuance of the firm's ability to conduct property protection contracting, an application for a new certificate shall be submitted to the state fire marshal within 10 days after such change in ownership.

3. Change of Corporate Officers. Any change of corporate officers within the licensure period, must be reported in writing to the state fire marshal within 10 days of the change. This change does not require a revised certificate.

4. Duplicates. A duplicate certificate must be obtained from the state fire marshal to replace a lost or destroyed certificate. The certificate holder must submit written notification of the loss or destruction within 10 days, accompanied by the required fee specified in these rules.

5. Revisions/Changes. The change of a firm's name, location, or mailing address or operating status requires a revision of the certificate of registration. Certificates of registration requiring changes must be surrendered to the state fire marshal within 10 days after the change requiring the revision. The firm must submit written notification of the change with the surrendered certificate of registration, accompanied by the required fee specified in by R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq.

6. Non-Transferability. A certificate of registration is not transferable from one firm to another.

7. Validity. A certificate of registration is valid for one year from date of issue, and must be renewed annually.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3213

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 37:2740 (September 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1664.2 et seq.