Modernizing the Inspection Process

A training initiative of the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal & Pelican Chapter, ABC

We encourage employees of member companies who have direct contact with and whose projects require inspections by the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to attend a Modernizing the Inspection Process class at ABC.  

This training initiative is a continuation of combined efforts among the OSFM and Pelican Chapter, ABC to foster working relationships with the construction industry and offer a platform to stay up-to-date on fire regulations. The goal of this program is to allow ‘credentialed’ contractor personnel to perform self inspections on many facets of the project thereby expediting the contract/project completion.

ABC Member Testimonials

"When the 15 to 20 Fire Marshal Officers entered the room it was a little intimidating (even though I had not done anything wrong!) but it was also impressive and made a statement as to the level of professionalism in the State Fire Marshal's office.  Once the program began and the attending officers started asking questions and discussing past experiences I found their experiences to be very helpful for a couple of reasons.  First, because I learned more about codes and regulations, and second because it helped me see how inspecting officers and plan reviewers look at projects and potential issues. I look forward to attending the next two classes."  
Guy Watkins
Project Manager & Estimator
Capitol Construction

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Architects and engineers can earn CEUs by participating in a Modernizing the Inspection Process Class. A Certificate of Completion will be mailed once the class is completed.

NEW! OSFM Announces OSFM-IMS

The OSFM launched Phase I of its new online Information Management System (IMS) in March of 2016 to the general public.

OSFM Deputies & ABC members learn together

OSFM Deputies attend classes to discuss projects and common issues found in the field and are available to answer questions from ABC members.

Training Modules for self inspections

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Compartmentation

Fire barriers, smoke partitions, fire walls, and special compartmentation issues.

Registration Not Available

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Accessibility

General accessibility, accessible routes, parking, toilet rooms, bathing rooms, counter heights, clear floor space, changes in level, doors, ramps, stairs, and handrails.

Registration Not Available

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life Safety

General means of egress, separation of means of egress, means of egress components, areas of refuge, capacity of means of egress, number of means of egress, arrangement of means of egress, travel distance to exits, and discharge from exits.

Registration Not Available

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General Fire protection

General fire protection defined, vertical openings, special hazard protection, HVAC, fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, extinguishing equipment, and interior finish.

Registration Not Available

Online Plan Review Submittals are now available through the new OSFM-Information Management System (IMS)
New As Of March 2016

Once you create a logon ID and password, you will be able to track your project, receive immediate email notifications of status changes, and schedule your inspection. Please keep your LogonID and Password in a secure location! You will need this to access your project.

You may begin to enter your project information at any time and will be assigned a project number upon initial entry. However your submittal will not be received by this office for review until the application is complete, the appropriate fee has been submitted, and the plans and specifications are attached or received.

For more information on the OSFM-ISM, please contact the OSFM directly at (225) 925-4920.

IN THE NEWS
Louisiana Fire Marshal launches first-of-its-kind online platform to keep up with private sector (LINK)
- The Business Report, July 18, 2016