Certificate of Registration-that document issued by the Office of State Fire Marshal to a person authorizing him or her to engage in fire-resistant material activity, certifying that he or she has obtained the appropriate training as required in R.S. 40:1603 and these rules.
Digital Registration Identification-that electronic document provided by the Office of State Fire Marshal to a person registered to engage in fire-resistant material activity, with the ability to be displayed on a phone or other electronic device bearing a photographic image of the person and his or her name, evidencing the Office of State Fire Marshals authorization of the person to engage in the activities as defined by these rules.
Fireproofing-the act of rendering an object, such as a structure or material, resistant to fire or incombustible via the application of a listed and approved fire-resistant material.
Fire-Resistant Material-includes cementitious, fibrous and intumescent materials that are sprayed or applied onto a surface to provide fire-resistant protection of the substrate.
Fire-Resistant Material Activity-the application or the act of applying fire-resistant material onto a surface to provide fire-resistant protection of the substrate.
Fire-Resistant Material Applicator-an individual who applies fire-resistant material.
Firestops or Fire-Stopping Material-a listed and approved material used as a form of passive fire protection that is utilized for sealing around openings and penetrations in fire-rated walls or flooring. The purpose of the utilization of firestops and/or fire-stopping material is to impede the spread of fire and smoke from one room or area to an adjacent room or area. Fire-resistant material is not included in this definition.
Firm-a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or any other entity that employs the individual fire-resistant material applicators.
Office-the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Person-a natural individual.
Pocket Registration Card-that document issued by the Office to a person registered to engage in fire-resistant material activity, in pocket size and bearing a photographic image of the person and his or her name, evidencing the Office of State Fire Marshals authorization of the person to engage in the activities as defined by these rules.
Substrate-an underlying material or layer of materials upon which other materials are applied, such as a fire-resistant coating.
La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-3411