Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1737 – Violations; enforcement by fire marshal
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1737
- ADA: means the Americans with Disabilities (Civil Rights) Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336). See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1732
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Fire marshal: means the fire marshal of the state of Louisiana. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1732
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
A. In cases of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the state fire marshal may, after consultation with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, grant exceptions from the literal requirements of the standards and specifications required by this Part or permit the use of other methods or materials. Unless a written exception is granted by the fire marshal, any unauthorized deviation from ADA Standards shall be rectified by full compliance within ninety days after discovery of the deviation and delivery of a copy of the order requiring remedying of the deviation to the occupant or any person in charge of the premises personally or by registered or certified mail. If no person is found on the premises, the order may be served by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door at the entrance of the premises.
B. The fire marshal may grant an extension not to exceed sixty days in cases of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship prior to imposing fines pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 40:1740.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 625, §1; Acts 1985, No. 804, §1, eff. July 22, 1985; Acts 1995, No. 880, §1; Acts 2011, No. 398, §1; Acts 2012, No. 38, §1.