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

H “BUTCH” BROWNING
FIRE MARSHAL

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

ROBERT WILTSE
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
554 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0416469
LIVING THE WORD CHURCH
2528 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458

NFPA 101, 2009
IBC, 2009 (CHAPTERS 9 & 10)

ASSEMBLY OVER 300 OCCUPANTS
BUSINESS
MERCANTILE CLASS C	
Dear Applicant:

Please be advised that we have made a general review of the drawings, calculations, and equipment data for the proposed Fire Suppression System, based on the submittal package received for the above referenced project.  This review is governed by the Official Manual of the Office of State Fire Marshal, which contains the adopted laws, codes, rules, and regulations of this office.  This review, in no way, shall permit and/or authorize any omissions or deviations from the specific requirements of the Official Manual.  Requirements cited in this review do not relieve the licensed fire suppression system designer and the Professional Of Record, when required by LA RS 37, from complying with all the requirements contained in the Official Manual.  Subsequent to our general review of the submittal package, we have determined that the drawings, calculations, and equipment data appear to satisfactorily comply with the adopted laws, codes, rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal, subject to the following requirements and review qualifications:

1.	This fire protection system review is limited to the original plan review scope as per State Fire Marshal letter P0416469/410783.

2.	This review applies to the riser(s), piping lay-out and sprinkler head locations, for compliance with NFPA 13, 2007 Edition as shown on the drawings for the above referenced project.  NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems is a requirement of this office and shall be adhered to. 

3.	The project encompasses the new construction of the Living The Word Church in Slidell, La.  The structure is protected by a wet system which covers atotal floor area of 20, 000 sqft. 

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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.

4.	All pipe shall be marked asp er 13:6.3.8. 

5.	13:24.5 Hydraulic Design Information Sign.
13:24.5.1 The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed sprinkler system with a permanently marked weatherproof metal or rigid plastic sign secured with corrosion-resistant wire, chain, or other approved means. Such signs shall be placed at the alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve, or deluge valve supplying the corresponding hydraulically designed area. 
13:24.5.2 The sign shall include the following information: 
(1) Location of the design area or areas 
(2) Discharge densities over the design area or areas 
(3) Required flow and residual pressure demand at the base of the riser 
(4) Occupancy classification or commodity classification and maximum permitted storage height and configuration 
(5) Hose stream allowance included in addition to the sprinkler demand 
(6) The name of the installing contractor  

6.	13:8.16.4.1.3   Where aboveground water-filled supply pipes, risers, system risers, or feed mains pass through open areas, cold rooms, passageways, or other areas exposed to temperatures below 40°F, the pipe shall be protected against freezing by insulating coverings, frostproof casings, listed heat tracing systems, or other reliable means capable of maintaining a minimum temperature between 40°F and 120°F. 

7.	The system modifications for design area 1 (Entrance Foyer) on sheet 1 were designed as light hazard.  The calculations indicate the following system demand is based on providing a minimum discharge density of 0.10 gpm/sqft over a 1269 sqft area with a buffer of 8.1 psi.  

8.	This review is based on a project supplied with:
	a)  A city water supply of 46 psi static and 32 psi residual, flowing 1060 g.p.m.
Drawing indicates the test was on a 8" city dead end main on 5/8/12 at 1:10 pm by Jefferson Sprinkler Inc.
Inspector verify static pressure at riser.

9.	13:23.1.8.3   This review is based on the following backflow preventer: 4 inch Ames Colt C200 Series.  At 200 gpm the BFP has a pressure differential of 4 psi.  If any other manufacturer, model number, or size of backflow preventer is required, or is contemplated for substitution, provide applicable documentation to this office for review, complete with supporting hydraulic calculations, prior to installation.  Inspector, please verify installation of the above referenced backflow preventer. 

10.	Although resolution to the comments in this review letter are not required to be submitted back to this office, the Professional of Record, (when required by LA R.S. 37:155) otherwise the Owner, shall not be relieved of the requirement to comply with all citations indicated in this letter, as well as all requirements of the Official Manual of the Office of State Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement and Building Safety.

Be advised that if any item in this review letter initiates a change(es) to the sprinkler system, which affect the hydraulic design as submitted, the Professional of Record (when required by LA R.S. 37:155) otherwise the Owner, shall revise the fire suppression system drawings and hydraulic calculations.  The revisions, including revised sprinkler plans, calculations, and/or cut sheets shall be submitted to this office, along with the original stamped State Fire Marshal fire suppression system plans, complete with the original submittal calculations and cut sheets.   Re-review of submitted changes will be facilitated by an Amended Letter to the existing project number (416469/410783) appearing in the heading of this letter, above.

11.	Locations for proposed fire department connection(s) - FDC within this scope of work, shall be acceptable to the local fire department.  Submit to the SFM Inspector, a statement from the local fire department, that the FDC as proposed, is acceptable.  Statement to acknowledge proposed outlet diameters, fitting type and thread type, indicating compatibility with local fire department equipment.  In lieu of a signed statement, the local fire department may indicate review of the FDC by stating such on the shop drawings bearing the State Fire Marshal review stamp. 

12.	One set of drawings, calculations and equipment data was received for review, and bearing the State Fire Marshal stamp on the drawings, was returned by mail to the applicant.  

13.	NOTE: Please ENCLOSE A COPY OF THIS LETTER WITH FUTURE SUBMITTALS OR OTHER CORRESPONDENCE pertaining to this project. 

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.

Occupancy of the project is permitted only upon the receipt of the applicable 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:
MICHAEL VESELY
ENGINEER

CC:
Living The Word Church
Jefferson Sprinkler Inc
Property Insurance Association
St Tammany Fire Protection District No 1*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District*     5045688506
City Of Slidell*
St Tammany Fire District #1*