La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXIX-303 - Raising a Residential Structure

A. House Raising is defined as the process of either separating a structure or building from its foundation, lifting the structure or building from under the foundation, or any other method of lifting the structure or building for the purpose of relocation or changing the structure or building's elevation. It does not include lifting or moving a portion of the structure or building for the purpose of leveling due to settlement.

B. Only those persons holding one of the below licensed contractor classifications may bid or perform raising of residential structures when the dollar value exceeds seven thousand five hundred dollars:

1. building construction;

2. rigging, house moving, wrecking, and dismantling;

3. foundations for buildings, equipment, or machinery;

4. foundations and pile driving.

C. Those persons holding a license for residential construction may bid or contract for raising, leveling, or shoring of residential structures, but must contract with a licensed contractor in accordance with 303.A of this Part to perform the work.

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La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXIX-303

Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), amended LR 11:341 (April 1985), LR 12:760 (November 1986), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 16:602 (July 1990), LR 19:1127 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:152 (January 2012), LR 442148 (12/1/2018), Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 491926 (11/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2165.