How to Start a Fire Extinguisher Business in Louisiana
Fire extinguisher businesses provide a valuable service by ensuring that workplaces and other public buildings have effective and appropriate fire extinguishers ready in the event of a fire emergency. Fire extinguisher businesses typically provide scheduled service and testing for fire extinguishers, as well as content replacement in the event of a discharge. Starting a fire extinguisher business in Louisiana requires compliance with specific training and certification requirements.
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Obtain an occupational license from the parish or town your business will be located in. Occupational licenses are taxed annually by the issuing authority based on gross business sales or services. A copy of your occupational license must be provided to the Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Obtain general liability and worker's compensation insurance. The Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal mandates that fire extinguisher companies have at least $500,000 in general liability insurance. You will need worker's compensation insurance if your business will have employees other than yourself. You will need to submit a copy of your insurance certificate to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Provide additional documentation to the Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Office of the State Fire Marshal requires copies of the business owner's and all technicians' driver's licenses and copies of the technicians' qualifications. Fire extinguisher technicians in Louisiana must provide proof of completion of an approved fire extinguisher technician course. Finally, fire extinguisher technicians in Louisiana need to ensure that they complete at least eight hours of continuing education annually.
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