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In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:1730.22(C) and (D), R.S. 40:1730.26 and R.S. 40:1730.28, relative to the authority of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC) to promulgate and enforce rules and in accordance with R....
Chapter 3. Adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code [Go to Page]
§301. Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code [Go to Page]
A. In accordance with the requirements set forth in R.S. 40:1730.28, effective January 1, 2015 the following is hereby adopted as an amendment to the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code. (The “Louisiana State Plumbing Code” shall replace all ref... [Go to Page]
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3.a. International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, not including Parts I-Administrative, VII-Plumbing and VIII-Electrical. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state. The enforcement ... [Go to Page]
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d. Amend Section R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation. When a blower door test is performed, and the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is less than 5 air changes per hour when tested in accordance with the 2009 IRC Section N1102.4.2.1, the dwelling un...
e. Additionally, IRC shall be amended as follows and shall only apply to the International Residential Code.
i. Adopt and Amend 2012 IRC Section 313.1 Townhouse Automatic Sprinkler System. Per Act No. 685 of the 2010 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the council shall not adopt or enforce any part of the International Residential Code or any oth... [Go to Page]
(a). Exception: If an owner voluntarily chooses to install an automatic residential fire sprinkler system it shall be installed per Section R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed...
ii. Adopt and Amend 2012 IRC Section 313.2 One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Systems. Per Act No. 685 of the 2010 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Council shall not adopt or enforce any part of the International Residentia...
(a). Exception: If an owner voluntarily choses to install an automatic residential fire sprinkler system it shall be installed per Section R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed an...
iii. Amend Chapter 3, Section R315.2, Where Required in Existing Dwellings. When alterations, repairs or additions occur or where one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings that have attached garages or in existing dwelling...
iv. Substitute Chapter 3, Section R317, Dwelling Unit Separation of the 2006 IRC, in lieu of the Section 313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems of the 2009 IRC. In addition, Chapter 3, Section R 302.2, Townhouses of the 2009 IRC, is amended as follows. [Go to Page]
(a). Exceptions [Go to Page]
(i). A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall.
(ii). Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.
(iii). Chapter 3, Section R302.2.4, Structural Independence of the 2009 IRC, is amended as follows: Exception: Number 5, Townhouses, separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section R302.2.
v. Adopt 2012 IRC Table 602.3 (1) Fastening Requirements.
vi. Amend 2012 IRC Section R703.8 Flashing. Approved corrosion-resistant flashing shall be applied shingle-fashion in a manner to prevent entry of water into the wall cavity or penetration of water to the building structural framing components. Self-... [Go to Page]
(a). exterior window and door openings. Flashing at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water-resistive barrier for subsequent drainage;
(b). at the intersection of chimneys or other masonry construction with frame or stucco walls, with projecting lips on both sides under stucco copings;
(c). under and at the ends of masonry, wood or metal copings and sills;
(d). continuously above all projecting wood trim;
(e). where exterior porches, decks or stairs attach to a wall or floor assembly of wood-frame construction;
(f). at wall and roof intersections;
(g). at built-in gutters.
vii. Adopt 2012 IRC Section R802.11 Roof tie-down.
viii. Adopt 2012 IRC Table R802.11 Rafters.
ix. Amend Section R806.1 Ventilation Required. [Go to Page]
(a). Enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected against the entrance of rain or snow. Ve...
x. Amend Section R 1006.1 Exterior Air. Factory-built or masonry fireplaces covered in this chapter shall be equipped with an exterior air supply to assure proper fuel combustion.
f. Substitute Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency of the 2009 IRC, in lieu of Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2012 IRC.
i. Amend Section N1102.3 Access Hatches and Doors. Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces shall be weather-stripped and have a minimum insulation value of a R-4.
ii.. Amend Section N1102.4.2 Air Sealing and Insulation. The air tightness demonstration method of compliance is to be determined by the contractor, design professional or homeowner.
iii.. Amend Section N1102.4.2.1 Testing Option. Tested air leakage is less than 7 ACH when tested with a blower door at a pressure of 50 pascals (0.007 psi). Testing shall occur after rough in and after installation of penetrations of the building en... [Go to Page]
(a). During testing: [Go to Page]
(i). exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed;
(ii). dampers shall be closed, but not sealed; including exhaust, intake, makeup air, back draft, and flue dampers;
(iii). interior doors shall be open;
(iv). exterior openings for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed;
(v). heating and cooling system(s) shall be turned off;
(vi). HVAC ducts shall not be sealed; and
(vii). supply and return registers shall not be sealed.
iv. Amend Section N1102.4.3 Fireplaces, New wood-burning fireplaces shall have outdoor combustion air.
vi. Amend Section N1103.2.2 Sealing, Ducts, air handlers, filter boxes and building cavities used as ducts shall be sealed. Joints and seams shall comply with section M1601.4. Duct leakage testing shall be performed by individuals certified to perfor... [Go to Page]
(a). Exception: HVAC Contractors. HVAC contractors, who are not certified to perform duct leakage tests, may perform the test with the responsible BCEO visually verifying test procedures and results on site.
(b). Joints and seams shall comply with section M1601.4. Duct tightness shall be verified by either for the following: [Go to Page]
(i). Post-Construction Test. Leakage to outdoors shall be less than or equal to 8 cfm (3.78 L/s) per 100 ftP2P (9.29 mP2P) of conditioned floor area or a total leakage less than or equal to 12 cfm (5.66 L/s) per 100 ftP2P (9.29 mP2P) of conditioned f...
(ii). Rough-In Test. Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 6 cfm (2.83 L/s) per 100 ftP2P (9.29 mP2P) of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the roughed in system, including the manufac...
(c). Exception: Duct tightness test is not required if the air handler and all ducts are located within conditioned space.
vii. Amend Section N1103.8.3 Pool Covers. Pool covers shall not be required to meet the energy efficiency requirements of this Section.
viii. Amend Section M1307.3.1 Protection from Impact. Appliances shall not be installed in a location subject to automobile or truck damage except where protected by approved barriers
ix. Amend Section M1507.3.1 System Design. The whole-house ventilation system shall consist of a combination of supply and exhaust fans, and associated ducts and controls. Local exhaust and supply fans are permitted to serve as such a system. Outdoor...
x. Amend Section M1507.3.2 System Controls. The whole-house mechanical ventilation system shall be provided with controls that enable manual override and a method of air-flow adjustment.
xi. Amend Section M1507.3.3 Mechanical Ventilation Rate. The whole-house mechanical ventilation system shall be able to provide outdoor air at a continuous rate of at least that determined in accordance with Table M1507.3.3(1).
xii. Amend Section M1507.4 Minimum Required Local Exhaust. Local exhaust systems shall be designed to have the capacity to exhaust the minimum air flow rate as follows. [Go to Page]
(a). Kitchen: 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous, a balanced ventilation system is required for continuous exhaust.
(b). Bathrooms: exhaust capacity of 50 cfm intermittent or 20 cfm continuous, a balanced ventilation system is required for continuous exhaust.
4.a. International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.
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Chapter 9. Temporary Exemption to Certification Requirement [Go to Page]
§901. Employment after January 1, 2007 [Go to Page]
A. Upon employment or if currently employed and promoted to a specific certification by a parish, municipality, or other political subdivision, an individual must be granted a provisional certificate of registration without certification by a recogniz... [Go to Page]

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