Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 30, § 2195.12. Alternate generated power capacity for motor fuel dispensing facilities

A. As used in this Section, the following terms and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

B. A newly constructed or completely rebuilt motor fuel retail outlet for which a certificate of occupancy is issued on or after October 1, 2009, shall be prewired with an appropriate transfer switch, and capable of operating all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life safety systems, and payment-acceptance equipment using an alternate generated power source. Installation of appropriate wiring and transfer switches shall be performed by a certified electrical contractor. Local building inspectors shall include this equipment and operations check in the normal inspection process before issuing a certificate of occupancy. Each retail outlet that is subject to this Subsection shall retain a copy of the certificate of occupancy on-site or at its corporate headquarters. In addition, each retail outlet shall keep a written statement attesting to the periodic testing of ensured operational capability of the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The required documents shall be made available, upon request, to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness for the parish in which the outlet is located.

C. The provisions of this Section shall apply to newly constructed or completely rebuilt motor fuel retail outlets in the areas of the state located within the boundaries of the parishes of Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, and Washington and all parishes located south thereof.

E. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 277, § 2.