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 long-standing 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. Members will serve without compensation, except for per diem or expense reimbursements. The task force is required to hold public hearings to gather input from interested parties and professionals in the field, and it must report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2025. The resolution also mandates that copies of the report be submitted to relevant stakeholders, including the governor and various association presidents.