§1603. Fire-resistant material applicators; registration; fines

            A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed as follows:

            (1) "Fire-resistant material" means cementitious or fibrous materials that are sprayed onto a surface to provide fire-resistant protection of the substrate.

            (2) "Fire-resistant material applicator" means an individual who applies fire-resistant material.

            B.(1) Every fire-resistant material applicator shall undergo training to apply fire-resistant material according to manufacturer specifications.

            (2) Every fire-resistant material applicator shall annually register with the office of the state fire marshal.

            (3) When a fire-resistant material applicator satisfactorily completes training and registers as required by this Subsection, the state fire marshal shall issue a certificate which indicates that the fire-resistant material applicator is certified to apply fire-resistant material.

            C. Any person applying fire-resistant material who does not receive the training, register, and obtain a certificate as required in Subsection B of this Section shall be fined up to two hundred fifty dollars per violation.

            D. The provisions of this Section shall be implemented, including a procedure for the appeal of penalties, and enforced pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.

            Acts 2019, No. 114, §1.