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§LA R.S 40:1727. Legislative findings

It is hereby found and declared:

(1) That a multiplicity of construction codes currently exists in this state and some of these codes contain needless restrictions which limit the use of certain materials, techniques, or products without any benefits to the public. However, the variation of construction standards caused by the multiplicity of codes slows the process of construction and increases the costs of construction.

(2) That the way to insure uniform, modern construction standards and regulations throughout the state of Louisiana which will lower the cost of housing and other construction without any detriment to the public health, safety, and welfare is to adopt a uniform state construction code.

(3) That the model codes of the International Building Code, 2000 Edition, published by the International Code Council and the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, as well as Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code, are designated as the state uniform construction codes in this state, and adoption of these nationally recognized codes will insure that the state has a uniform, modern construction code which will insure healthy, safe, and sanitary construction but also less expensive construction for the citizens of this state.

Acts 1991, No. 400, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2003, No. 387, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.

Contacts:

City of Baton Rouge Department of Public Works

Commercial Review

225-389-3105

brinfo@brgov.com

Shannon Dupont, Building Official
300 North Tenth St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-3205 Office
(225) 389-3249 Fax
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
sdupont@brgov.com

Code Source: International Building Codes 2000

Individual Codes Available on CD

Code/Act/Regulation	Edition	Authority and Contact Information	SFM (State Fire Marshal) Notes
Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code. ANSI/ASHRAEIESNA 90.1	2000	LA State Fire Marshal is the “enforcement” arm of the state that reviews commercial work for confirmation that energy code was utilized in design. DNR is the state agency that requires compliance with the CBECC. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources 617 North Third Street PO Box 44156 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4156 Voice: 225-342-1399 Fax: 225-342-1297 Email: techasmt@la.gov
NFPA 101 Life and Safety Code	2003	LA State Fire Marshal is review and enforcement body. SFM Questions can be directed to Jean Carter, 225-925-6970 or jcarter@dps.state.la.us 8181 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 1-800-256-5452 http://www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/index.htm
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADAAG)	1994	LA State Fire Marshal is review and enforcement body. Questions can be directed to Jean Carter (See Above)
The International Building Code	2000	IBC is enforced by local building code AHJ. In Baton Rouge, the agency is the City-Parish Commercial Plan Review Department.	Both IBC (Section 3406) and NFPA 101 (Section 4.6.3) briefly address code enforcement of historic structures. It is up to the local AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) to allow deviations from the code on a per case basis.
The National Electrical Code	1999	The local building code AHJ is the primary reviewer for NFPA 70, the NEC ( National Electrical Code). The NEC is also a promulgated standard for enforcement by this office, but we do not review electrical systems to the degree as reviewed by local building code AHJ.
Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code	2000	Local building code AHJ reviews for conformance with Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code, 2000 edition (see below).