§ 40:1730.56 — Standards

Louisiana § 40:1730.56

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1730.56. Standards
A. Industrialized buildings constructed after January 1, 2007, shall meet or exceed
the requirements of the building code and the requirements of the state fire marshal in
accordance with R.S. 40:1574 through 1593.
B. Industrialized buildings constructed prior to January 1, 2007, shall meet or exceed
the requirements established by the parish or municipality in which the building is to be
located at the time of construction of the industrialized building. If the parish or municipality
has not established requirements, compliance with the wind and flood provisions as adopted
by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council shall be required as a minimum
standard. A change in the use of an industrialized building shall be subject to the
requirements established for renovations. An industrialized building which is not accessible
by the public may be relocated within the state without the requirement of modification or
alteration. In addition, a change in use of such building shall not be subject to the
requirements established for renovations unless the change in use allows access by the
public.
C. Documentation indicating the date of construction of the industrialized building
shall be presented to the building official in that jurisdiction upon application for a permit.
D.(1) Any temporary housing, typically used for daily living purposes, that is
provided for temporary workers shall comply with the provisions of this Part.
(2) The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to one- or two-family dwellings,
manufactured homes, or other commercial structures being lawfully used to house temporary
workers.

Legislative History

Acts 2007, No. 364, §1; Acts 2016, No. 262, §1.