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

RENOVATION

EMMETT DAMMON, P.E., E.E.
DAMMON ENGINEERING
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	
RE:  P0298082
CAMELLIA HOUSE SALON
1706 SOUTHWEST RAILROAD AVE
HAMMOND, LA  70404-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

BUSINESS

Dear Applicant:

This is to advise that we have reviewed the drawings and specifications for the subject proposed construction 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:

NOTE:  THE COMMENTS LISTED BELOW IDENTIFY APPARENT DEFICIENCIES DETECTED IN OUR REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

1.	101:38.3.2  Separate the Storage Closet from other parts of the building by minimum 1-hour fire resistive construction with self-closing 45 minute labeled door/frame assembly or provide automatic sprinkler protection in accordance with Section 9.7 and smoke partitions with self-closing doors in accordance with 8.7.1.2 and 8.4. (Sprinkler piping for isolated hazardous areas connected to domestic water supply shall comply with 101:9.7.1.2). 

2.	LRS 40:1731 (Effective 8/15/95)  Provide handicapped accessibility in accordance with ADA-AG
 (Accessibility Guidelines - September 1994).  This does not include a review for compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities (Civil Rights) Act of 1990.  Compliance with state regulations and requirements does not guarantee compliance with federal law.
"PARTICULAR APPARENT DEFICIENCIES" and paragraph references are noted as follows:
	a)  4.1.3(11) and 4.1.6(3)(e)  ALL public and common use toilet rooms shall comply with requirements of Section 4.22.
	b)  4.2.3  Provide a 60" diameter clear floor space in accordance with Figure 3(a) or a "T-Shaped" clear floor space in accordance with Figure 3(b), for wheelchair turning within the toilet rooms.
	c)  4.16.4  Toilet room grab bars shall comply with 4.26 and Fig. 29. (Provide a 42" long grab bar adjacent to toilets and a 36" long grab bar behind toilets).
	d)  4.13.6  Provide maneuvering clearance at toilet room doors in accordance with figure 25(a)(b)(c).
	e)  4.1.3(13)  Provide a maximum counter height of 34" at the Kitchen sink and the Coffee Bar sink OR provide knee space under the sinks. 
	
3.	LRS 40:1730.45 and LAC 55:V:2601  The documentation provided for the subject facility does not appear to comply with The Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code.
NOTE: Act No. 91 was signed by the Governor and became effective on June 21, 2005.  As such, the plans and specifications for every commercial building built or remodeled in the state must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the revised Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code. The applicable standard for commercial buildings, except low-rise residential buildings, is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers and Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Standard 90.1-2001 Edition (ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001), with State amendments.  The applicable standard for all other buildings, except one and two family dwellings, is the International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 edition. Code compliance materials can be obtained from the Department of Energy's website http://www.energycodes.gov. Technical assistance can be obtained from the Technology Assessment division of the La. Dept. Of Natural Resources at 1-800-836-9589 (1-225-342-3842 if calling from outside Louisiana). 

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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.	This review applies to new work indicated in the drawings and does not apply to existing non-conforming conditions.. (Building shell reviewed as P0241591). 

5.	101:8.2.2.3  A required fire separation shall be continuous from foundation through all intervening construction to the roof deck, from outside wall to outside wall or from fire barrier to fire barrier. 

6.	101:8.2.3  Walls used as fire barriers shall be of a design that has been tested and listed by an approved testing laboratory for the intended application. IDENTIFY assemblies that are properly tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), or other approved testing laboratory. (NFPA 251:1-3.2 does not permit variations from test assemblies). 

7.	101:8.3.5  Penetrations through rated construction shall be sealed by approved firestop systems or devices tested in accordance with ASTM E-814 or ANSI/UL 1479 or by assemblies of firestopping materials capable of preventing the passage of flames and hot gases when tested and rated in accordance with NFPA 251.
	a)  Notify the District Office identified at the end of this letter for inspection of all completed fire and/or smoke barrier walls before any construction is installed that would conceal such construction and prevent a proper inspection.  Access to randomly selected areas may be required by the inspector at time of final inspection if this notification is not given.
	b)  Provide detailed instructive cut sheets of the fire penetration sealing system used to the inspector at time of inspection.  Random selective sampling by the contractor will be observed by the inspector. 
	
8.	LAC 55:V:303D  Provide listed portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10.
	a)  10:1.5.3  Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire.
	b)  10:1.5.6  Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. 
	
9.	90A:6.4.4.3  Where smoke detectors required by Section 6.4 are installed in a building NOT equipped with an approved protective signaling system as specified by 6.4.4.2:
	a. The smoke detector activation required by Section 6.4 shall cause a visual AND an audible signal in a normally occupied area, and
	b. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall be indicated visually OR audibly in a normally occupied area and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble.
Provide a remote alarm indicator/annunciator in accordance with 72:6.10.2 for these conditions. 

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.

Compliance with code requirements for fire protection systems, such as Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Suppression Systems, is determined by separate shop drawing submittal and is not included in this review.

This review applies to work indicated in the drawings or specifications.  Existing portions of the facility of building unaffected by the new work shall comply with LAC 55:103B thru 55:103F.

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 in accordance with R.S. 40:1574.1(B).

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.

This office requires certification of the completed project in accordance with the approved documents (certificate enclosed).

Occupancy of the project will not be permitted until we receive the completed certificate and a satisfactory inspection of the completed construction has 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.

REVIEWED BY:
LAWRENCE DELAUNE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Lloyd Hackney
Alyson Lapuma*
Hammond Fire Prevention Bureau*
Hammond Building Inspector*
Baton Rouge District*     2259253650