Louisiana · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Louisiana now.

LAC 51:XV.103 (Sanitary Code, hotels and lodging houses): anyone operating a hotel, lodging house or boarding house must hold a non-transferable permit from the state health officer; R.S. 40:1580.1 requires alarm systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests. Enforced by Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health (state health officer permit, LAC 51:XV; R.S. 40:4, 40:5) and Office of State Fire Marshal (fire/life-safety code, R.S. 40:1580.1). Reported, in verification; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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In force

LAC 51:XV.103 (Sanitary Code, hotels and lodging houses): anyone operating a hotel, lodging house or boarding house must hold a non-transferable permit from the state health officer; R.S. 40:1580.1 requires alarm systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests

R.S. 40:1580.1: hotels and motels need alarm systems usable by deaf and hard-of-hearing guests (one unit under 50 rooms, two at 50-100, four above 100). R.S. 40:4(A)(5) (read Oct 20, 2026) requires Sanitary Code rules for lodging for hire. The LAC 51:XV.103 permit text was not read on an official page.

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Who enforces it

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health (state health officer permit, LAC 51:XV; R.S. 40:4, 40:5) and Office of State Fire Marshal (fire/life-safety code, R.S. 40:1580.1)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

See note

LAC 51:XV.103 permit text not read on an official page; confirm with LDH Office of Public Health and the State Fire Marshal

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Louisiana

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Louisiana today?

LAC 51:XV.103 (Sanitary Code, hotels and lodging houses): anyone operating a hotel, lodging house or boarding house must hold a non-transferable permit from the state health officer; R.S. 40:1580.1 requires alarm systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests. R.S. 40:1580.1: hotels and motels need alarm systems usable by deaf and hard-of-hearing guests (one unit under 50 rooms, two at 50-100, four above 100). R.S. 40:4(A)(5) (read Oct 20, 2026) requires Sanitary Code rules for lodging for hire. The LAC 51:XV.103 permit text was not read on an official page.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Louisiana?

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health (state health officer permit, LAC 51:XV; R.S. 40:4, 40:5) and Office of State Fire Marshal (fire/life-safety code, R.S. 40:1580.1).

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Louisiana?

See note. LAC 51:XV.103 permit text not read on an official page; confirm with LDH Office of Public Health and the State Fire Marshal