When Will NFPA 72 (2025) Be Adopted in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not automatically adopt each new NFPA 72 edition. The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) evaluates every new standard through its rule-making process before issuing an official adoption. Louisiana often uses an older edition for several years, and adoption timing varies by cycle.

What building owners and facility managers should be doing now:

• Review current fire alarm documentation for outdated devices, wiring methods, or non-compliant configurations
• Begin budgeting for panel upgrades, communicator updates, and inspection/testing changes that may be required under the 2025 edition
• Coordinate with a licensed fire alarm contractor who actively tracks OSFM code updates and enforcement timelines

Capitol City Fire Protection & Life Safety LLC monitors all state code activity to keep Baton Rouge facilities prepared before new requirements take effect.

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