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

NEW CONSTRUCTION

EMMETT DAMMON, P.E., E.E
DAMMON ENGINEERING
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000
RE:  P0315362
MT OLIVE FEEDING MINISTRY
SECOND STREET
SLIDELL, LA  70458

NFPA 101, 2003

ASSEMBLY 300 OCCUPANTS OR LESS

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.	LRS 40:1730.45 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- 2001, and the International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 edition, as applicable. 

2.	Contact the local building official of the applicable local political subdivision to coordinate compliance with State Uniform Construction Code requirements.  LRS 40:1730.23 mandates the enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes in Louisiana, as described by LRS 40:1730.28.  LRS 40:1730.27 mandates the adoption and enforcement of emergency wind and flood mitigation for the coastal region of Louisiana (effective February 28, 2006). 

3.	This work entails construction of a new building and the associated site development. 

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

4.	RS 37:155  The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners requires projects of this occupancy classification that exceed 4000 sq. ft. to have plans prepared and stamped, and construction periodically supervised by an architect or civil engineer licensed in Louisiana.  Building additions are added to the existing square footage. (Shell spaces being developed for initial occupancy are considered to be "additions" for the purpose of determining applicability of the design professional licensing law).

Seals, as submitted, from Emmett Damon Jr a licensed, Louisiana Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering are not appropriate for submittal as POR on this project. Drawings shall be sealed by an Architect or Civil Engineer as required by law, prior to the commencement of construction. 

5.	NOTE:  HOOD CONSTRUCTION IS NOT AUTHORIZED until a satisfactory review by this office is performed for determining compliance with minimum code requirements.  Compliance with NFPA 96, regarding cooking hood construction/installation, cannot be determined with the documents received.  (A copy of the "Kitchen Exhaust Hood/Duct/Suppression System Requirements" is enclosed for your use).  The following specific information was not apparently provided:

	a)   Document Hood and duct sizes, metal type and gauge (thickness).

	b)  Identify Exhaust fan and make-up air fan (CFM) capacities and duct sizes.

	c)  96:12.1.2.3.1  Provide an approved method that will ensure that all appliance(s) are returned to an approved design location, in the event they are moved for cleaning

	d)  70:430.102(b)  Provide a disconnecting means for all rooftop (or sidewall) exhaust fans.  This disconnect shall be located within sight of the exhaust fan.  The disconnecting means shall be appropriately sized/rated for the exhaust fan motor.

	e)  96.7.8.2.2  Hood exhaust fans shall be provided with safe access and a work surface for inspection and cleaning. 
	
6.	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)  4.8.7  Provide edge protection at open sides of ramps and landings.  Curbs shall be not less than 4" high in accordance with 101:7.2.5.3.3.

	b)  4.5.2  Thresholds shall comply with requirements of this section regarding changes in level.  (Not more than 1/2" height and beveled if over 1/4").

7.	101:7.2.1.3  Provide landings outside exterior doors level with the interior finish floor. 

8.	101:12.2.2.2.3  Any door in a required means of egress from an area having an occupant load of 100 or more persons shall be permitted to be provided with a latch or lock only if the latch or lock is panic hardware or fire exit hardware complying with 7.2.1.7. Doors marked 100 shall comply. 

9.	101:7.1.8* Guards. Guards in accordance with 7.2.2.4 shall be provided at the open sides of means of egress that exceed 30 in. above the floor or grade below. 

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

11.	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.

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

	a)  4.1.3(16)(a)  Provide low level mounted exit signage in accordance with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5 and 4.30.6 (raised character, letter size, mounting) at all required exit doors to the exterior, exit stair doors and horizontal exit doors.

	b)  4.1.3(16)  Permanent signage shall comply with 4.30.

	1.  Signage, where provided for permanent rooms and spaces shall provide;
		a.  braille and raised lettering as per 4.30.4, 
		b.  letter/symbol to background color contrast as per 4.30.5, and 
		c.  a 60" height from floor to the centerline of the sign as per 4.30.6.

	2.  Other permanent signs which provide direction to or information about functional spaces of the building shall provide;
		a.  letter character width to height proportion as per 4.30.2, 
		b.  character height proportion based on height of sign from finish floor as per 4.30.3, and 
		c.  letter/symbol to background color contrast as per 4.30.5.

	c)  4.5.2  Thresholds shall comply with requirements of this section regarding changes in level.  (Not more than 1/2" height and beveled if over 1/4"). 
	
12.	This exception is intended to allow the exemption from 'truncated dome' provisions of the ADA-AG at areas requiring detectable warning surfaces.  

	After consultation with the Office of Rehabilitation Services, it has been determined that this office will not require this facility to provide 'truncated domes' as the tactile warning at areas required to provide detectable warning surfaces, with the following stipulations:

	1.  The only acceptable alternative tactile warning at areas required to provide detectable warning surfaces is a surface with a profile of minimum 1/4" deep grooves that are spaced 2" to 3" on center and scored into concrete at all locations that detectable warning surfaces are required.  The scoring shall run perpendicular to the path of travel.  A grid scoring pattern is permissible.

	2.  Other than the profile of the tactile warning, the detectable warning surface must comply with Section 4.29 of the ADAAG.  (Note that the area of the detectable warning surface must have an integral color that contrasts with adjacent pedestrian and vehicular way surfaces.)

	3.  This exemption does not apply to public rights of way.

	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. 

13.	101:9.2.1  Install smoke detectors to automatically stop the fan in HVAC duct systems over 2000 cfm in accordance with NFPA 90A:6.4.2(1).  Where fire alarm system is required, duct detectors shall be connected to building alarm system. 

14.	LRS 40:1651  Submit chemical fire suppression system shop drawings with plan review application and fee prior to installation of any work of this section.  Such work shall not commence until shop drawings 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.  (Systems include hoods, halon, wet or dry chemical systems, etc.) 

15.	Shop drawings for fire protection systems, such as Fire Alarm, Sprinklers, and Suppression Systems, that are required to be submitted to this office for review, shall be routed through the "Professional of Record's" (Architect / Engineer) office, and shall be stamped with his "Shop Drawing Review Stamp" or equivalent, indicating that shop drawings have been reviewed by him for conformance with plans, specifications, and appropriate codes. 

16.	LAC 55:V:307  Periodic observation of construction shall be made by a licensed architect or civil engineer.  The enclosed Certificate of Completion containing the signature(s) of the responsible design professional(s) shall be presented to the Inspector at time of final inspection for occupancy. 

17.	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:
JAMES WAITE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Harold Hart
Slidell Fire Prevention*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District*     5042194600
Slidell Fire Prevention*