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

NOT IN COMPLIANCE

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0311876
GRAND POINTE APARTMENTS
3606 KALISTE SALOON RD
LAFAYETTE, LA  70501-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

APARTMENT
BUSINESS
INDUSTRIAL	
Dear Applicant:

Drawings and/or specifications for the subject proposed project do not comply with the requirements for The Fire Marshal Act and are herewith returned to you for correction and clarification of the following items:

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

1.	This review was found NOT IN COMPLIANCE due to deficiencies cited as Item(s) 2, 3, 4, and 5 in this letter.  This review applies to the following scope of work:

Fire Suppression System

The last statement in this letter, referencing "Construction shall not commence..." is limited to the scope of work as qualified above.

Return the original review documents stamped NOT IN COMPLIANCE with your re-submittal package, Plan Review Application and FULL review fee. 

2.	The set of hydraulic calculations designated as "FILE:GPB8" appears to be missing pages.  Please provide a set containing all pages.  This item is deficient because the information requested has not been received. 

3.	As according to architectural review P0294446, the structure indicated on Sheet 6 of the drawings and designated as "Club Building" has an occupancy classification of "Business".  The sprinkler system of the structure shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 13.  For the First Story and the Second Story of the structure please provide sets of hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13.  Also, in regard to combustible, limited combustible, or noncombustible construction materials, document the construction of the structure.  This item is deficient because the information requested has not been received. 

4.	Domestic water demands are added to the sprinkler system's water demand in the sets of hydraulic calculations.  Utilizing the 2002 Edition of NFPA 13R, Chapter 6, Table A.6.5.5(a) Fixture Load Values and Table A.6.5.5(b) Total Estimated Domestic Demand, please specifically document the domestic water demand.  This item is deficient because the information requested has not been received.  

5.	Sheet 4 of the drawings indicates Reliable Model F1[R3516] Residential Sprinklers are to be installed near a cavity with an area of approximately 147 sq ft and a depth of 1 ft.  Please provide documentation from the manufacturer of the sprinkler that the sprinkler is listed or approved for such an installation.  This item is deficient because the information requested has not been received. 

6.	NOTE: Please enclose a copy of this letter with future submittals or other correspondence pertaining to this project. 

One set of revised documents shall be returned to this office with:

	A.  Completed Plan Review Application.
	B.  Appropriate review fee.
	C.  A copy of this review letter.

Construction shall not commence until this office determines that satisfactory compliance is achieved.

REVIEWED BY:
PHILIP TWEEDY
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

CC:
Grand Point Llc
Chero- Key Piping Co Inc
Property Insurance Association*
L A P E L S*
Lafayette Consolidated - Planning, Zoning & Codes*
Lafayette Fire Prevention Bureau*
Lafayette District*     3378861273