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

BUILDING REHABILITATION

ROBERT WILTSE
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
554 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	
RE:  P0422670
DUDLEY SMITH PRINTING,  SUITE 1
58465 TYLER ST
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000

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

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.	Scope of Work: This review is for the renovation of the 1,375 sf, Suite 1 in an existing 11,000 sf building. 

2.	This review applies to new work indicated in the drawings and does not apply to existing non-conforming conditions. 

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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.

3.	LRS 40:1731-( Effective 10/01/11)  Provide access for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines, July 23, 2004 (also known as the 2010 Standards).  This does not include a review for compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities (Civil Rights) Act of 1990. NOTE: As per ADA-ABA 2004, Section F103, Office of State Fire Marshal appeal determinations are not valid for facilities that are designed, constructed, altered, or operated with federal funds, or leased by a federal agency.  The authority having jurisdiction over such appeals is the administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA).  Compliance with state regulations and requirements does not guarantee compliance with federal law. 

"CAUTIONARY/INFORMATIONAL" items and paragraph references are noted as follows:

	a)  202.3 If existing elements, spaces, or common areas are altered, then each such altered element, space, feature, or area shall comply with the accessibility requirements for NEW construction. 
	b)  302 Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant.
	c)  303 Thresholds shall comply with requirements of this section regarding changes in level. (Not more than 1/2" height and beveled if over 1/4")
	d)  404.2.7 Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with 309.4.  Hardware shall not require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.
	e)  216.2 Where signage identifies permanent rooms or spaces OR EXITS, the signage shall comply with Sections 703.1 - 703.5 (raised characters, Braille, visual characteristics, height). 
	f)  404.1 Doors, doorways, and gates that are part of an accessible route shall comply with 404.
	g)  227.2  Where service counters or sales counters are provided, at least one at each location shall be accessible and shall comply with Section 904.4.
	h)  213.1 ALL toilet rooms and bathing rooms shall be accessible and in compliance with Chapter 6. 
	
4.	LRS 40:1730.45.A and LAC 55:V:2601  The documentation provided for the subject facility appears to comply with The Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code based on ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1- 2007. 

5.	LAC 55:305  Insulation and insulation assemblies shall meet the requirements of Section 719, International Building Code, 2009 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.
	b)  Cellulose fiber thermal insulation shall meet the requirements of paragraph IBC 719.
	c)  Foam plastic insulation shall meet the requirements of IBC 719.
	d)  Thermal barriers shall protect foam plastic insulation in accordance with IBC 2603.4.
	e)  Ignition barriers shall protect foam plastic insulation used in attics or crawl spaces where entry is made only for service of utilities in accordance with IBC 2603.4.1.6. 
	
6.	LRS 40:1711  Provide safety glazing in hazardous locations. 

7.	101:7.2.1.2.3.2, 101:7.1.5.1, and IBC 1008.1.1  A doorway in a means of egress shall provide at least 32" in clear width (consider installing 36" wide doors) and at least 6'-8" in nominal height.  Where a pair of doors is provided, at least one leaf shall comply with clear width requirement. 

8.	101:7.2.1.3.1, 101:7.1.6.3, and IBC 1008.1.5 through 1008.1.7  The floor elevation shall not change by more than 1/2" from one side of a door to the other. 

9.	101:7.2.1.3 and IBC 1008.1.5 through 1008.1.7   Provide level landings outside exterior doors that are within 1/2" of the interior finish floor elevation. 

10.	101:38.3.3  Interior walls and ceilings shall have a flame spread of 0-75 and a smoke development rating of 0-450. 

11.	101:  38.2.4.2 Exit access, as required by 38.2.4.1(3), shall be permitted to include a single exit access path for the distances permitted as common paths of travel by 38.2.5.3. 

12.	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. (This requirement applies for elevator controls on shaft walls, electrical outlets, light switches, etc.).

	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. 
	
13.	101:7.2.1.5 and IBC 1008.1.9  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 2009-03 available on our website at http://www.dps.louisiana.gov/sfm/ under the PLAN REVIEW / FORMS section.  Also see Interpretive Memorandum 2009-04 for clarification regarding "Magnetic Lock Releasing Devices & Electrified Locks/Latches", or Interpretive Memorandum 2009-05 for clarification regarding Special Healthcare Locking Arrangements.

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. 

14.	101:7.2.1.5.9 and IBC 1008.1.94 through 1008.1.9.5  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. 

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

	a)  NFPA 10:5.2  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, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium. 
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) 

16.	Compliance with the 2008 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), is mandated by RS 40:1730.28.A(7). Contact the local Building Official of the applicable local political subdivision or a Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council registered third-party provider to verify plan review and inspection requirements of the proposed electrical work.
	a)  101:38.2.9 and IBC 1006.3 & 1006.4  Provide emergency lighting according to 101:7.9 and IBC 1006.
	b)  101:38.2.10 and IBC 1011 Exit signs complying with 101:7.10 and IBC 1011 shall define exits and access to exits where the exit is not immediately apparent. 
	
17.	HVAC system shall be constructed in accordance with 101:9.2. 

18.	NFPA 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 NFPA 72:6.10.2 for these conditions. 

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NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING IS A 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. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED AT THE REQUEST OF, AND ON BEHALF OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THIS PROPOSED PROJECT IS LOCATED.
This office will not be responsible for inspections to certify compliance with applicable requirements. Contact the local Building Official or a Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council certified third-party provider to arrange for inspections.

Codes Referenced: 	
	2009 International Building Code (IBC) not including Chapters 1, 11, 27, and 29;
	2009 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) not including Chapter 1;
	2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC);
	2000 Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC);
	2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC);
	2008 National Electric Code (NEC)

19.	Building Planning:
	a)  Proposed Occupancy/Use Group Classification:
The occupancy is Group B per IBC Section 304.
	b)  Special Occupancy Areas:
There are no special occupancy areas per IBC.
	c)  Incidental/Accessory Use Areas:
There are no incidental use areas or accessory occupancies per IBC.
	d)  Construction Type/Building Limitations:
The construction type is indicated to be Type IIB per IBC Section 602. 
The proposed construction  is existing.
	e)  Classification of Work:
The scope of work is classified as Alteration-Level 2 per IEBC Section 404. 

20.	Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction and Interior Finishes:
	a)  Interior walls and ceiling finishes shall be Class C: Flame spread 0-200; smoke-developed 0-450. 
	
21.	Fire Protection Systems:
Refer to Life Safety Code review above for fire protection system requirements.
	a)  The building is not provided with an automatic sprinkler system. The system is not required by IBC Section 903.
	b)  The building is not provided with a fire alarm system. The system is not required by IBC Section 907. 
	
22.	Means of Egress:
	a)  Refer to Life Safety Code review above for means of egress requirements.

23.	Interior Environment:
	a)  Toilet and bathing room floors shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface that extends upward onto the walls at least 6 inches per IBC Section 1210.1.
	b)  Walls within 2 feet of urinals and water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 4 feet above the floor, and except for structural elements, the materials used in such walls shall be of a type that is not adversely affected by moisture per IBC Section 1210.2. 
	
24.	Structural:
The building is existing to remain with no work to the structure indicated. 

25.	Construction Materials:
	a)  Each pane of safety glazing installed in hazardous locations shall be identified in accordance with IBC Section 2406.2.
	b)  Individual glazed areas, including glass mirrors, in hazardous locations as defined in Section 2406.3 shall comply with IBC Sections 2406.1.1 through 2406.1.4. 
	
26.	Mechanical Systems:
	a)  Provide at least 50cfm outside air per water closet or urinal at toilet rooms, per IMC Table 403.3.
	b)  The ventilation air distribution system shall be provided with means to adjust the system to achieve at least the minimum ventilation airflow rate required.  Ventilation systems shall be balanced by an approved method. Such balancing shall verify that the ventilation system is capable of supplying the airflow rates required by Section 403, per IMC 403.7.
	c)  Where multiple air-handling systems share common supply or return air ducts or plenums with a combined design capacity greater than 2000 cfm, the return air system shall be provided with smoke detectors in accordance with IMC Section 606.2.1.  Individual detectors for each air handler shall not be required, provided that such units are not greater than 2000 cfm and will be shut down by smoke detector(s) required by IMC Sections 606.2.1 and/or Section 606.2.3 and comply with Sections 606.4 and 606.4.1. 
	
27.	Plumbing Systems:
Review for compliance with the requirements of the Louisiana State Plumbing Code [Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code] is performed at the request of the jurisdiction in which this proposed project is located AND on behalf of the State Health Officer.  In accordance with R.S. 40:4.A(7), R.S. 40:5, and R.S. 40:1730.28.A(5), the State Health Officer and the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals holds the exclusive jurisdiction, control, and authority over Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code.  Interpretations and/or adjustments to the requirements contained in this code should be directed to that department for ruling.

	a)  Provide at least the minimum types of rest room plumbing fixtures provided for in LSPC Section 407.  Required facilities shall be directly accessible to the public through direct openings or corridors from the area(s) they serve.
THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF FIXTURES ARE REQUIRED:
	1 MALE WATER CLOSET
	1 FEMALE WATER CLOSET
	1 MALE LAVATORY
	1 FEMALE LAVATORY
	1 DRINKING FOUNTAIN
	b)  Provide a floor drain in every public toilet room having a removable strainer, the area of which shall not be less than two-thirds the cross sectional area of the trap to which it connects.  Floor drains and traps shall be not less than 2 inches in diameter and the trap shall be equipped with an approved trap primer to maintain the water seal at not less than 2 inches and not more than 4 inches, per LSPC Sections 409.4, 614.4, and 1001. 
	
28.	Fuel Gas:
None indicated. 

29.	Electrical Systems: 
Appears to comply. 

30.	NOTE:  Please mail all correspondence related with this project to:

	NEW ORLEANS PLAN REVIEW
	Office of State Fire Marshal
	1450 Poydras St.
	Suite 1500
	New Orleans, LA   70112
	
Contact the reviewer at 504.568.8509 (fax: 504-568-8511), if you have any questions regarding this project. 

31.	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 or building unaffected by the new work shall comply with LAC 55:103B.

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:
JULIE LITTLE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Dudley Smith Printing
St Tammany Fire Protection District No 1*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District Ofc*     5045688506
City Of Slidell*
St Tammany Fire District #1*