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:  P0299640
MAURIN WAREHOUSE
43270 AIRPORT RD
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:

1.	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). (Future projects to be submitted using release 3.2b or current version at time of submittal. See attached information.) 

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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.

2.	LRS 40:1731-(Effective 8/15/95)  Provide handicapped accessibility in accordance with ADA-AG (Accessibility Guidelines - September 1994).   

3.	LRS 40:1728  The State Uniform Construction Code is enforced as promulgated by local political subdivisions of the state.  Contact the local building official of the applicable local political subdivision to coordinate compliance with State Uniform Construction Code requirements. 

4.	LAC 55:305  Insulation and insulation assemblies shall meet the requirements of Section 718, International Building Code, 2000 Edition.

	a)  Concealed and exposed insulation shall have a flame spread of 0-25 and a smoke developed of 0-450 in accordance with IBC 718. 
	
5.	101:7.2.1.3  Provide landings outside exterior doors level with the interior finish floor. 

6.	Doors/Locks:

	a)  101:7.2.1.5  Locks on doors in means of egress shall not require the use of a key, special device or special knowledge to open in the direction of egress.

	b)  101:7.2.1.5.9  Doors shall be openable with ONLY one releasing operation.  A two-step release, such as a knob and an independent slide bolt, is NOT acceptable. 
	
7.	LAC 55:V:303D  Provide listed portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10.  (Refer to Appendix E for distribution information.) 

8.	HVAC system shall be constructed in accordance with 101:9.2. 

9.	Inadequate electrical systems have been found to be a major cause of fires throughout the state.  The "Professional of Record" (Architect/Engineer) if required by LRS 37:155, otherwise, the Owner shall comply with the 2002 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for all proposed electrical work in this submittal.    

10.	101:36.2.8  Provide illumination of means of egress in accordance with NFPA 101:7.8. 

11.	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.

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:
LINDA BURCH
PLAN REVIEW DEPUTY

CC:
Jamestown Inc
Alyson Lapuma*
Hammond Fire Prevention Bureau*
Hammond Building Inspector*
Baton Rouge District*     2259253650