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

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	
RE:  P0327797
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
4041 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA  70065-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

MERCANTILE CLASS C

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.	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. 

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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.	101:9.2.3  Construct and install kitchen exhaust hood, vent and automatic extinguishing system in accordance with NFPA 96 (2001).

	a)  96:4.2.1  Hoods, grease extractors and ducts shall have a clearance of at least 18 in. to combustible materials, 3 in. to limited combustible materials and 0 in. to noncombustible materials, unless otherwise "listed".

	b)  96:5.1.1  The hood shall be constructed of not less than 18 gauge steel or 20 gauge stainless steel.

	c)  96:5.1.2  All seams, joints and penetrations shall have a liquidtight continuous external weld.

	d)  96:5.1.2  Hood penetrations shall be permitted to be sealed by devices listed for such use.  Furnish the name of the manufacturer and model designation of each device as listed with an approved independent testing laboratory.

	e)  96:6.1  Provide listed grease removal system or listed grease  removal filters.  Listed grease filters shall be tested in accordance with U.L. 1046, "Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts".  Mesh filters shall not be used.

	f)  96:7.5.1  Ducts shall be 16 gauge steel or 18 gauge stainless steel.

	g)  96:7.8  Exhaust system shall terminate at exterior of building in accordance with this section.

	h)  96:7.1  Dampers shall not be installed in ducts unless specifically listed for such use.

	i)  96:10.1.2  Provide an approved automatic extinguishing system.

	j)  96:10.3.1  Activation of any extinguishing system that protects cooking operations shall automatically shut off all sources of fuel and electric power to all appliances protected by that system.

	k)  96:10.10.1  Provide portable fire extinguishers in all kitchen cooking areas in accordance with NFPA 10.   Class B "gas type" portables, such as carbon dioxide and halon, shall NOT be permitted in kitchen cooking areas.

NFPA 10 requires fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking appliances that use combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) to be listed and labeled for "Class K" fires. 

3.	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.) 

4.	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. 

5.	LRS 40:1653 and 40:1628  All work and inspections of fire alarm, fire suppression, automatic sprinkler and fire extinguishing systems or portable fire extinguishers shall be performed by a State of Louisiana certified agent. 

6.	101:9.1.1  Install gas piping in accordance with NFPA 54. 

7.	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:
OTIS RAMKE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Rohoho,inc
Keith Chiro*
New Orleans District*     5042194600