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 ALARM SYSTEM

EMMETT DAMMON, P.E., E.E.
DAMMON ENGINEERING
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0301570
CNS BLDG ONE 2ND FLR TENANT BUILDOUT
660 OAK HARBOR BLVD
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

BUSINESS

Dear Applicant:

The fire alarm system for the above referenced project has been reviewed for compliance with NFPA 72 as shown on the drawings.

This is to advise that we have reviewed the drawings and specifications for the proposed Fire Alarm system 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:

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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.

1.	This review applies to new work indicated in the drawings and does not apply to existing non-conforming conditions. 

2.	The signaling system is a Remote Supervising Station system and shall conform with the provisions of Section 8-4. 

3.	Reminder.  Each new device to have UL label.  Mount, wire and install according to mfg. instruction. Assure compatibility of new and existing devices. 

4.	72:A.5.7.4.1 Detectors shall not be located within 3 ft. of an air supply diffuser or return air opening. 

5.	72:7.4.6.3 and 7.5.4  Visual notification appliances shall be mounted so that the entire lens is at least 80" and not more than 96" above the finished floor. (Mounting in sleeping areas shall be in accordance with Section 7.5.4.4). 

6.	101:9.6.3.7  Audible alarm indicating appliances shall be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level occurring under normal conditions of occupancy. 

7.	NOTE: The average sound loss at 20 feet away from the audible notification device through one closed door is approximately 23 dBA.  Actual ambient sound level measurements shall be used for compliance verification. 

8.	72:4.5.2.3  The owner's manual, the installation instructions and as-built record drawings shall be given to the owner upon final acceptance of the system.  (Please provide for Inspector's review.) 

9.	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 $75.00 review fee, and a copy of the most current plan review letter.

This review is based on the information submitted concerning the fire alarm system in the referenced facility.  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.

Occupancy of the project is permitted only upon the receipt of 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:
WILLIAM JENSEN
ARCHITECT

CC:
K B Kaufmann & Co Inc
Advantage Fire Specialists Llc
Property Insurance Association*
Slidell Fire Prevention*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District*     5045685500