Louisiana HB799 updates boiler regulations, centralizing authority with the state fire marshal.

Louisiana HB799 updates the state's boiler regulations, centralizing authority with the state fire marshal. The bill establishes a new Subpart D-4 in Title 40, Chapter 7, replacing previous provisions in Title 23. It mandates inspections for various boiler types, sets fees for inspections and operating certificates, and outlines penalties for non-compliance. The bill also removes the exemption for New Orleans, requiring all boilers in the state to adhere to the same regulations. Effective January 1, 2027, the new law aims to ensure boiler safety and compliance across Louisiana.

Louisiana HB799 updates boiler regulations, centralizing authority with the state fire marshal.

Louisiana HB799 updates the state's boiler regulations, centralizing authority with the state fire marshal. The bill establishes a new Subpart D-4 in Title 40, Chapter 7, replacing previous provisions in Title 23. It mandates inspections for various boiler types, sets fees for inspections and operating certificates, and outlines penalties for non-compliance. The bill also removes the exemption for New Orleans, requiring all boilers in the state to adhere to the same regulations. Effective January 1, 2027, the new law aims to ensure boiler safety and compliance across Louisiana.