House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Fontenot, establishes the Fire Protection and Construction Code Task Force in Louisiana. The task force is tasked with studying the feasibility of transitioning from the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Life Safety Code and National Fire Prevention Code to the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Fire Code. The resolution acknowledges the historical reliance on NFPA codes for fire safety and construction, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the implications of such a transition before any changes are made.

The task force will consist of eleven members, including representatives from various fire and construction associations, as well as appointed members from the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council and the House of Representatives. They will hold public hearings to gather input from stakeholders and are required to report their findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2025. The task force will operate without compensation, except for per diem or expense reimbursements, and will be supported by the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.