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

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ROBERT WILTSE, ARCHITECT
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000
RE:  P0359783
STANDARD MATERIALS
1601 NORTH LANE
MANDEVILLE, LA  70470

NFPA 101, 2006

INDUSTRIAL

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.	REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE, in accordance with Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature, IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW.  Contact the building official of the applicable political subdivision to coordinate compliance with these requirements.  LRS 40:1730.23 mandates the enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes in Louisiana, as described by LRS 40:1730.28.

Note: In accordance with LRS 40:1730.39.A, this office may establish contract agreements with municipalities and parishes in order to provide code enforcement on their behalf, as provided in LRS 40:1730.24. Please visit our web site at http://www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/index.htm for a current list of jurisdictions requesting plan review by this office, a fee schedule, and a checklist of information required for review. 

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

2.	101:7.2.2.4.4.5  Provide a minimum clearance of 2-1/4" between the handrails and the walls or guards to which they are attached.  See notes marked on drawing sheet A-5. 

3.	LAC 55:V:303.D  Provide listed portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10.  (Refer to Appendix E for distribution information.) 

	a)  NFPA 10.3.3.4  Classifications for fires:  

Class A fires-fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics.  
Class B fires-fires in flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars. oils, oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols and flammable gases.  
Class C fires-fires that involve energized electrical equipment.  
Class D fires-fires in combustible metals.  
Class K fires-fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats.) (FOR USE ONLY AFTER ASSOCIATED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKING APPLIANCES HAS SHUNTED) 

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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 exception is intended to apply to buildings used as general warehouses, special purpose industrial structures such as unoccupied equipment buildings, general purpose industrial buildings, etc.

	After consultation with the Office of Rehabilitation Services, it has been determined that this office will not require this facility to comply with any of the ADA-AG or LSC requirements for individuals with disabilities, with the following stipulations:

	1. No attached office spaces are allowed with this exception.

	2. No floor plan modifications are permitted.  Office additions and spaces created which constitute a change in use will require the upgrading of all existing non-complying features to conform with the provisions for new construction.

	3. Visual alarm notification shall be provided if a fire alarm system is required by Code.

	4. If a complaint is received about discrimination in hiring of handicapped individuals or concerning handicapped accessibility to any part of the facility, then this office shall reserve the right to investigate the complaint and, if justified, shall reserve the right to require the facility or a portion thereof to be upgraded to comply with the accessibility requirements enforced by this office.

	5. Please note that this document indicates specific compliance with state regulations and does not guarantee nor attempt to circumvent compliance with federal law. 

5.	Insulation and insulation assemblies shall meet the requirements of Section 719, International Building Code, 2006 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 719. 
	
6.	101:7.2.1.5.9  Doors shall be capable of being opened with ONLY one releasing operation.  A two-step release, such as a knob and an independent slide bolt, or an additional exit request button, is NOT acceptable. 

7.	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.

Submit a "REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION" for special locking arrangements in accordance with Interpretive Memorandum 2006-03 available on our website at http://www.dps.louisiana.gov/sfm/ under the PLAN REVIEW / FORMS section.  Also see Interpretive Memorandum 2006-04 for clarification regarding "magnetic lock releasing devices".

NOTE:  The "Life Safety and Property Protection Licensing Law" (LRS 40:1664 et seq.) requires locksmiths to be licensed.  Contact the licensing section of this office at 225.925.7047 for guidance and assistance. 

8.	LAC 55:V:2101  Submit Drawings and Specifications for flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks and dispensing units with plan review application and fee prior to installation of tanks.  Such work shall not commence until submittals have been found to be in compliance with applicable codes by this office.  Submittal shall include a copy of this letter and shall be in accordance with the rules for such by this office. 

9.	LRS 40:1664.4  All work and inspections of life safety and property protection systems and equipment shall be performed by a contractor licensed with the appropriate endorsement by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 

10.	NFPA 10:5.1.4  Provide portable fire extinguishers within the following travel distances; rectilinear route measure:

	a)  Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet for Class A, C and D fires.   Table 10:5.2.1 and 10:5.5 and 10:5.6.

	b)  Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 30 feet for Class B fires (liquids).  (May be increased to 50 feet for Light (low) Hazard fires with 10-B extinguisher, for Ordinary (moderate) Hazard fires with 20-B  extinguisher, and for Extra (high) Hazard firs with 80-B extinguisher.)  Table 10:5.3.1.

	c)  Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 30 feet for Class K fires (cooking appliances).   NFPA 10:5.7

	For classification of Hazards see 10:1.4.1 (Light/Low), 10:1.4.2 (Ordinary/Moderate): 10:1.4.3  (Extra/High) 

11.	NFPA 10:1.5.10  Top of fire extinguisher, having a gross weight less than 40 lb, shall be not more than 5 feet above the floor; if gross weight 40 lbs or greater, 3-1/2 feet above the floor. 

12.	101:8.7.4  Laboratories that use chemicals shall comply with NFPA 45. 

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

14.	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 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:
OTIS RAMKE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Standard Materials
Christopher Brown*
New Orleans District*     5042194600