This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana's fire safety regulations, specifically focusing on the inspection and certification of conveyance devices, such as elevators. It introduces new requirements for building owners, including a minimum of an annual inspection and certification of these devices, which must be witnessed by an inspector appointed by the fire marshal. Additionally, the bill specifies that owners of buildings with two stories occupied by a single tenant are exempt from certain provisions, provided that employees of the tenant regularly occupy the building. The bill also mandates that these owners conduct a full-load safety test of the conveyance device every five years to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new conveyance device inspection fee of $150 and outlines the responsibilities of the fire marshal in enforcing compliance with these regulations. It includes provisions for the fire marshal to order compliance if an owner fails to meet the requirements and allows for the promulgation of rules to implement these provisions. The bill repeals previous regulations that are no longer applicable and sets effective dates for the new requirements, with some provisions becoming effective as early as January 1, 2026, and others by July 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
HB618 Original: 40:1646(B), 40:1646(F)
HB618 Engrossed: 40:1646(B), 40:1646(F)
HB618 Reengrossed: 40:1646(B)(2), 40:1646(B), 40:1646(F)
HB618 Enrolled: 40:1646(B)(2), 40:1646(B), 40:1646(F)
HB618 Act 297: 40:1646(B)(2), 40:1646(B), 40:1646(F)