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

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000
RE:  P0301568
GRACE HARBOR FAMILY CHURCH
HWY 1077
GOODBEE, LA  70459-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

ASSEMBLY 300 OCCUPANTS OR LESS
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.	The professional of record has stipulated that the rooms labeled as classrooms will be utilized as sunday school rooms only and not educational or daycare. 

2.	Per the plans submitted for review, it has been indicated that this facility will have a 2 hour rated will between the multipurpose area and the sunday school areas of this building.  Exiting is independent. 

3.	101:12.3.4  Provide a fire alarm system in accordance with 101:9.6. 

4.	101:14.2.2.2  Doors in a required means of egress serving 100 or more occupants shall be provided with a latch or lock only if it is panic hardware. 

5.	101:7.2.2.4.5.2 and 101:7.1.8  Guard rails shall be at least 42" high and are required when a change in elevation exceeds 30".  Provide at the open side(s) of stairs. 

6.	101:12.3.3  Interior walls and ceilings shall have a flame spread of 0-75 and a smoke development rating of 0-450.  The plans submitted indicate 0 - 200 interior finish. 

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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.

7.	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. 

8.	101:7.2.2.4.4.5  Provide a minimum clearance of 2-1/4" between the handrails and the walls or guards to which they are attached.  

9.	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. 

10.	LRS 40:1651  Submit fire alarm 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.  The submittal shall include a copy of this letter and shall be in accordance with the submittal requirements outlined in the memorandum dated June 24, 1993 which was distributed from this office to all state licensed fire alarm contractors, architects and engineers.  Specify the "Type of Signaling System" to be utilized, identify the monitoring station, describe the evacuation system ("zoned" or "general"), and include information concerning the means of protecting fire command centers, circuitry, and other essential equipment, such as may be required for high-rise buildings, as applicable. 

11.	101:7.1.5.1  Headroom shall be not less than 7'-6" in a means of egress with no projection less than 6'-8" nominal height from the floor. 

12.	Section 36.102(e) of the Federal Register 28 CFR Part 36 states that "religious entities" are exempt from the requirements of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Since it appears that the facility is operated by a "religious entity", a review for ADAAG compliance has not been performed on this submittal.

Please return ALL reviewed documents with a written request for full ADAAG compliance review, if the exemption does NOT apply.  A separate plan review application and fee will NOT be necessary. 

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:
RON MATHIS
PLAN REVIEW DEPUTY

CC:
Grace Harbor
Slidell Fire Prevention*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District*     5045685500