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

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0307334
LAQUINTA INN
HWY 21
COVINGTON, LA  70433-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

HOTEL

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:

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

1.	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.  All revisions shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee, as described in the applicable system review checklist and fee schedule, available from our website <www.dps.state.la.us/sfm>.  Do not provide a new application - re-review of submitted changes will be facilitated by an Amended Letter to the existing project number (P0 number) appearing in the heading of this letter, above. 

2.	Reference 4/12/06 email from SFM Architect Supervisor Jean Carter 

3.	13R:6.1.7  Sprinkler plans shall indicate the following: 

(17) 	Type of protection for nonmetallic pipe

This item is deficient in that the submitted drawing is missing required 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.

4.	This review applies to the supply line, riser, piping lay-out and sprinkler head locations, for compliance with NFPA 13R, 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.  

5.	This review applies to smooth, flat ceilings only.  

6.	This review is based on the following backflow preventer: 4 inch AMES 200.  If any other manufacturer, model number, or size of backflow preventer is contemplated for substitution, provide applicable documentation to this office for review, complete with supporting hydraulic calculations, prior to installation.  Inspector to verify installation of the above referenced backflow preventer 

7.	This submittal does not indicate a in-line meter in the supply piping.  If an in-line meter is installed , this review is rescinded. Verify that no in-line meter is installed.  

8.	This review is based on a project supplied with:

	a)  A city water supply of 70 psi static and 60 psi residual, flowing 1150 g.p.m. 

9.	13:14.4.4  The calculated system shall not exceed the available volume and pressure of the water supply at the point of connection.  Include all friction losses, e.g. private supply piping, fittings, devices such as valves, meters (including detector check valves), strainers, backflow preventers, etc. and calculate elevation changes that affect the sprinkler discharge.  

10.	This review shall in no way permit 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).  Requirements cited in this review do not relieve the owner, licensed fire suppression system contractor, Professional Of Record, etc. from complying with all the applicable code requirements.  

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.

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:
DONNA LEBLANC
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

CC:
Dapco Ventures
Jefferson Sprinkler Inc
Property Insurance Association*
City Of Covington*
Division Of Permits & Inspections (Stam)*
New Orleans District*     5042194600
District 12 Fire Prevention Bureau