Louisiana § RS 40:1596.3 - Definitions
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§ RS 40:1596.3. Definitions
As used in this Subpart, the following terms have the meanings specified unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Blueprints" means any set of drawings, plans, and specifications submitted to the fire marshal for approval in accordance with R.S. 40:1574.
(2) "Inspection reports" means all reports of inspections and other documents attached or pertaining thereto made, developed, and collected by the office of state fire protection pursuant to the inspections required by R.S. 40:1575.
(3) "Investigation reports" means all documents made, developed and collected by the office of state fire protection pursuant to R.S. 40:1566 through R.S. 40:1575.
(4) "Records of proceedings" means all records of any proceedings held pursuant to R.S. 40:1578.1 through R.S. 40:1578.6 and R.S. 40:1666 through R.S. 40:1666.8.
(5) "Records" means all of the documents defined in Paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4) above, and all other documents made, developed or collected by the office of state fire protection.
(6) "Time limitation" means the period of time during which the records or documents in question shall be retained by the office of state fire protection of the Department of Public Safety, and upon the expiration of which such records may be destroyed.
(7) "Types of occupancies" shall be as defined in the Life Safety Code in Pamphlet No. 101 published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1973 edition.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 495, §1, eff. July 13, 1979; Acts 2014, No. 158, §§3 and 7.
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