§ 40:1730.21 Public policy for state uniform construction code
§ 40:1730.21.1 A. The regulation of a utility provider’s authority to operate and serve customers is a matter of statewide concern. No code, ordinance, land use restriction or general or specific p
§ 40:1730.22 A. The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council, hereinafter in this Part referred to as the “council”, is hereby created and shall consist of twenty members, one of whom sh
§ 40:1730.22.1 Acts 2014, No. 836, §2, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 836, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
§ 40:1730.23 A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary relating to the authority of local governments to enforce construction codes, all municipalities and parishes in this state shall enf
§ 40:1730.24 Agreements with other governmental entities for provision of services; private agreements
§ 40:1730.25 Appointment of building official or contractual arrangement for such services; affidavit for exemption
§ 40:1730.26 The council shall review, adopt, modify, and promulgate the building codes referenced in R.S. 40:1730.28 and 1730.28.1, provided that:
§ 40:1730.27 Adoption and enforcement of emergency wind and flood mitigation requirements
§ 40:1730.28 A. Except as provided in Subsection C of this Section, the council shall evaluate, adopt, and amend only the latest editions of the following as the State Uniform Construction Code:
§ 40:1730.28.1 Mandatory adoption of plumbing provisions of certain nationally recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date
§ 40:1730.28.2 State Uniform Construction Code; requirements and prohibitions
§ 40:1730.28.3 Nothing in this Part or any provision adopted pursuant to this Part shall prohibit the Louisiana Department of Health from the following:
§ 40:1730.28.4 A. The Energy Code Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “commission”, is hereby created and shall be composed of the following voting members:
§ 40:1730.28.5 A. Notwithstanding R.S. 40:1730.28, the council shall evaluate, adopt, and amend the latest editions of the following as part of the State Uniform Construction Code:
§ 40:1730.29 Regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities
§ 40:1730.30 Regulation of construction or improvement of farm, recreational, and residential accessory structures; authority to issue building permits
§ 40:1730.31 Mandamus and injunctive relief for violation of code or regulation; penalties
§ 40:1730.32 Imposition of fees
§ 40:1730.33 A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an inspector shall conduct a building inspection using the requirements of the codes in effect for the locality on the date of the i
§ 40:1730.34 Responsibility of Louisiana State Construction Code Council for registration of building codes enforcement officers; record of hearings and proceedings; register of applications for certificates of registration
§ 40:1730.35 Application and issuance of certificates of registration; provisional certificates of registration; registration
§ 40:1730.36 Registration required to practice as code enforcement officer; violations; penalty
§ 40:1730.37 Injunction to restrain person from violating this Part
§ 40:1730.38 Duration of certificates; renewal; continuing education requirements; funding
§ 40:1730.39 A.(1) The state fire marshal may establish contract agreements with municipalities and parishes in order to provide code enforcement on behalf of the municipality or parish as provid
§ 40:1730.40 Municipalities and parishes; home rule charter
§ 40:1730.40.1 Plumbing provisions of or adopted pursuant to this Part; court orders or consent decrees
§ 40:1730.40.2 Plumbing provisions; manufactured housing

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 8 > Part IV-A - State Uniform Construction Code

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
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  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
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  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
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