Heat hazard protection.

New Orleans City Code § 114-4

in effect

Sec. 114-4. - Heat hazard protection. A city employee's appointing authority shall ensure a rest break to protect the employee from the hazards of extreme heat, in accordance with the following standards: (a) Every city employee shall receive one 10-minute rest break for every two hours spent working outdoors or in an un-airconditioned work location when the heat index measures 80 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit. (b) Every city employee shall receive one 15-minute rest break for every two hours spent working outdoors or in an un-air-conditioned work location when the heat index measures 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more. (c) The rest break required by this section shall be in an area protected from direct sunlight and shall be deemed to constitute part of the employee's paid duties. (d) Deviations from this requirement may be allowed in circumstances involving an emergency or critical event where strict compliance with this requirement is not practicable or would compromise the city's ability to respond to the situation. In such circumstances, the appointing authority shall nevertheless take available steps to ensure that personnel are provided reasonable relief from extreme heat. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 30448, § 2, 9-11-25)

Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH114PE_ARTIINGE_S114-4HEHAPRFetched: 10/28/2026