§1664.5.1. Limited exemption to licensure; electrical contractors
A.(1) A firm or person holding a license with the classification of electrical work
statewide by the State Licensing Board for Contractors pursuant to R.S. 37:2156.1 and
2156.2 shall be authorized only to install wire, conduit, or other wire raceways, its associated
boxes or fittings, and fire alarm initiating and notification devices or intrusion alarm systems
or closed circuit television systems or special locking systems in either commercial or
residential property without a license issued pursuant to this Subpart. The activity specified
in this Paragraph shall not include final termination in a fire alarm control panel, security
control panel, access control panel, or closed circuit television systems controls, which shall
be performed only by a firm and individual holding a valid license issued pursuant to this
Subpart. This limited exemption shall also apply to an employee of a firm or person who
performs work on behalf of the electrical contractor, as defined by R.S. 37:2150.1.
(2) The provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall not apply to a person or
entity selling, installing, servicing, or maintaining wireless security and fire systems.
B. Electrical contractors are not permitted to certify, inspect, or service any life safety
and property protection system or equipment.
Acts 2020, No. 339, §1, eff. June 13, 2020.