STATE OF LOUISIANA
Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Office of State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety
8181 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana  70806
225-925-4920

HENRY H. FRY
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY

WET CHEMICAL HOOD SYSTEM

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0329368
GRACE HARBOR FAMILY CHURCH
HWY 1077
GOODBEE, LA  70459-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

ASSEMBLY OVER 300 OCCUPANTS

Dear Applicant:

This review pertains to the piping lay-out and nozzle location(s), of the wet chemical system, for compliance with NFPA 17A, as shown on the drawings for the above referenced project.

This is to advise that we have reviewed the drawings and specifications for the subject proposed Fire Protection System and have determined that they appear to satisfactorily comply with the adopted laws, codes, rules and regulations of The State Fire Marshal subject to the following requirements:

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NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS IDENTIFY ISSUES FOR INFORMATIONAL AND CAUTIONARY PURPOSES OR ISSUES THAT COULD NOT BE VERIFIED IN THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS.

1.	Section 36.102(e) of the Federal Register 28 CFR Part 36 states that "religious entities" are exempt from the requirements of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Since it appears that the facility is operated by a "religious entity", a review for ADAAG compliance has not been performed on this submittal.

Please return ALL reviewed documents with a written request for full ADAAG compliance review, if the exemption does NOT apply.  A separate plan review application and fee will NOT be necessary. 

2.	101:12.3.4.3.3  Occupant notification shall be by means of visible signals and voice announcements, either live or prerecorded, initiated by the person in the constantly attended receiving station.  Horns and bells are not allowed in assembly occupancies. 

3.	101:12.3.4.2.3  In all assembly occupancies with occupant loads greater than 300, automatic detection shall be provided in all hazardous areas that are not normally occupied and are not protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. 

4.	72:4.5.2.3  The owner's manual, the installation instructions and as-built record drawings shall be given to the owner upon final acceptance of the system. 

5.	72:5.12.4  Manual pull stations shall be mounted between 3.5 ft. and 4.5 ft. above the floor. 

Changes to construction in the field which are not consistent with the reviewed documents are not authorized unless reviewed by this office for compliance with Code.  Modifications to reviewed plans must be submitted to this office by the Architect/Civil Engineer for review prior to final inspection.  If an Architect or Civil Engineer is not required by RS 37:155, revisions shall be submitted by the Owner.  Submittals shall include plans, completed application, a minimum $55.00 review fee, and a copy of the most current plan review letter.

This review is based on the information submitted concerning the fire protection system in the referenced facility.  This review shall in no way permit and/or authorize any omissions or deviations from the specific requirements of the adopted codes, rules and regulations.

Occupancy of the project is permitted only upon the receipt of Contractor's Material & Test Certificate as per NFPA 13, Fire Alarm System Certificate and Description as per NFPA 72, or other certification as required by the applicable codes and a satisfactory inspection of the completed construction had been made by this office.

To arrange for inspection of the project, please contact the District Office at the phone number below two (2) to three (3) weeks in advance.  The plans stamped reviewed by this office must be available on job site at time of inspection.  Certificate of completion must be provided to the inspecting Deputy for final inspection.

This review is valid for 180 days from the date of this letter.  Construction permits must be issued and/or construction must commence within this time period.

REVIEWED BY:
RON MATHIS
PLAN REVIEW DEPUTY

CC:
Grace Harbor Family Church
Grace Harbor Family Church
Inner Parish Security
Property Insurance Association*
St Tammany Fire Protection District No 1*
New Orleans District*     5042194600