LA HB928

State fire marshal must review all commercial building plans (excluding one- and two-family dwellings) for compliance with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and conduct preliminary review within 14 days of plan submittal

No construction permits may be issued for commercial buildings until plans have been reviewed and approved by the state fire marshal; parishes and municipalities must accept the fire marshal's determinations on life safety and fire protection

Local building code enforcement officers retain jurisdiction over residential one- and two-family dwellings, while the fire marshal handles fire protection, egress, and accessibility provisions for commercial structures

Plan review fee structure is revised to allow the fire marshal to establish fees by rule, capped at $500 for buildings under 2,000 square feet and $0.30 per square foot for larger buildings, with various caps for sprinkler systems, fire detection, fuel tanks, and conveyance devices

Construction documents must be submitted electronically to the fire marshal; third-party providers may no longer conduct plan reviews for commercial buildings (inspections only), and the bill supersedes conflicting provisions from Act 534 of the 2024 Regular Session