Building Safety in Bossier Parish, LA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Building Permits
Code Section 19-5 makes it unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, move, demolish or change the occupancy of any building or structure in unincorporated Bossier Parish, or to install a regulated electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, without a permit from the Bossier Parish Building Official.
Bossier Parish Building Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code § 19-5(a)
(a)Required. It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, extensively alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, extensively alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes adopted in section 19-3, or to...
Electrical Permits
Bossier Parish adopts the 2021 National Electrical Code under Code Section 19-3(g) as the governing standard for electrical work outside the municipalities, and Section 19-5 requires a permit from the Bossier Parish Building Official before installing, altering or replacing any regulated electrical system.
Bossier Parish Electrical Code Adoption
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code § 19-3(g)
Pursuant to La. R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq., the following construction codes (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "code") are hereby adopted as the regulations governing construction of buildings and other structures in Bossier Parish. ... (g)The National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 or most current edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
Plumbing Permits
Bossier Parish adopts the Louisiana State Plumbing Code under Code Section 19-3(e) as the governing standard for plumbing work outside the municipalities, and Section 19-5 requires a permit from the Bossier Parish Building Official before installing, altering or replacing any regulated plumbing system.
Bossier Parish Plumbing Code Adoption
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code § 19-3(e)
Pursuant to La. R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq., the following construction codes (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "code") are hereby adopted as the regulations governing construction of buildings and other structures in Bossier Parish. ... (e)The Louisiana State Plumbing Code (Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code) as amended by the state health officer acting through the office of publi...
Building Inspections
In unincorporated Bossier Parish, Code Section 19-9 requires permitted construction to stay accessible for inspection at every stage: foundation, rough plumbing/mechanical/electrical, framing and masonry, and a final inspection before occupancy, all performed or accepted by the Bossier Parish Building Official or a certified third-party provider.
Bossier Parish Building Inspection Requirements
Some RestrictionsBossier Parish Code § 19-9(A)
A.Residential.(1)General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. ... (i)Foundation inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any req...
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