La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-511

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

Section V-511 - Oversight by the State Fire Marshal

A. Pursuant to 24 CFR Section 3282.405407, the state fire marshal will:

1. review plans submitted by manufacturers;

2. modify plans submitted by manufacturers where necessary for compliance with 24 CFR Section 3282 . 409;

3. notify the manufacturer of any modifications or necessary corrections;

4. approve plans submitted by manufacturers that comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Section 3282 . 409;

5. refer to the secretary of HUD any matter where:

a. the manufacturer contends that the manufactured home contains a defect rather than an imminent safety hazard or serious defect as determined by the state fire marshal;

b. the manufacturer contends that the number of manufactured homes affected is different from that determined by the state fire marshal;

c. the manufacturer contends that the contents of the notice or the correction are different from what the state fire marshal has determined;

d. the manufacturer and the state fire marshal agree that an imminent safety hazard or serious defect exists;

6. determine from records or otherwise that the time elements for implementation of the manufacturer's plan, as outlined in 24 CFR Section 3282. 412, are carried out;

7. determine from records or otherwise that required correction of defects have been made by the manufacturer;

8. determine from records or otherwise that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements outlined in 24 CFR Section 3282.404 (e) where the state fire marshal has waived the formal notification requirements that would result from any determination by a manufacturer to provide notification as outlined in 24 CFR Section 3282 . 404;

9. review reports submitted to it by manufacturers, DAPIA and IPIA to determine that the requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 3382, Subpart I, are being complied with; and

10. review manufacturer records for incorrect determination, inadequate repairs or failure to make required repairs.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-511

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 8:19 (January 1982), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 23:1696 (December 1997).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1651(B).