This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana law regarding the regulation of conveyance devices, specifically focusing on inspections, the duties of the fire marshal, and associated fees. It modifies R.S. 40:1646(B)(2) by clarifying that the inspection requirements do not apply to buildings with two stories occupied by a single tenant, provided that employees are regularly present. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for building owners, mandating a full-load safety test of conveyance devices every five years and an annual inspection and certification witnessed by a fire marshal inspector. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance and allows the fire marshal to issue orders to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Furthermore, the bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 40:1646(B)(3), (G), and (H), which outline the responsibilities of the fire marshal in enforcing compliance and the process for inspections. It also introduces a conveyance device inspection fee of $150 and requires that owners or their designees have their devices inspected annually by a licensed inspector. The bill repeals previous provisions that are now outdated and sets specific effective dates for the new regulations, with most provisions becoming effective on January 1, 2026, and certain inspection requirements taking effect on 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)