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

H “BUTCH” BROWNING
FIRE MARSHAL

NEW CONSTRUCTION

KEVIN KINCHEN
DAMMON ENGINEERING. INC.
554 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000
RE:  P0438980
SLIDELL SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER-STORAGE BLDING
610 COUSIN ST
LOT 1-A/SQUARE NO 16-A
SUBDIVISON SECTION 10
SLIDELL, LA  70460

NFPA 101, 2009
IBC, 2009 (CHAPTERS 9 & 10)

STORAGE

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.	Scope of Work: This review is for A NEW 1,074 SF TWO STORY STORAGE BUILDING.

Classification of Work:  New Construction
Construction Type:  V-B
Sprinkler system:     No
Fire Alarm System:   No

LSC:
STORAGE           

IBC:
STORAGE Group S-1

2.	This project as submitted has been found in part to be INSUFFICIENTLY DOCUMENTED TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME.  Provide additional documentation as required to indicate compliance with the following item(s) PRIOR TO PERMITTING, UNLESS the Building Official finds that the nature of the work applied for is such that compliance can be determined during inspection:

a. SEE ITEM NO. 19C. 

3.	LRS 40:1730.45.A 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- 2007. 

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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.

4.	LAC 55:305  Insulation and insulation assemblies shall meet the requirements of Section 719, International Building Code, 2009 Edition.

	a)  Concealed and exposed insulation shall have a flame spread of 0-25 and a smoke developed of 0-450 in accordance with IBC 719.

	b)  Cellulose fiber thermal insulation shall meet the requirements of paragraph IBC 719.

	c)  Foam plastic insulation shall meet the requirements of IBC 719 and 2603.

	d)  Thermal barriers shall protect foam plastic insulation in accordance with IBC 2603.4.

	e)  Thermal barriers are not required if ignition barriers complying with IBC 2603.4.1.6 protect foam plastic insulation used in attics or crawl spaces, where entry is made only for service of utilities. 
	
5.	After consultation with the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, it has been determined that this office will NOT require this facility to comply with any of the ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines or LSC requirements for individuals with disabilities, with the following stipulations:
1.	No attached office spaces are allowed with this exception.
2.	No floor plan modifications are permitted.  Office additions, and spaces created which constitute a change in use, shall provide access to persons with disabilities and shall conform to the provisions for new construction.
3.	Visual alarm notification shall be provided if a fire alarm system is required by Code.
4.	If a complaint is received about discrimination in hiring of individuals with disabilities or concerning access to any part of the facility, this office reserves the right to investigate the complaint and reserves 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 references specific compliance with state regulations and does not guarantee, or attempt to circumvent, compliance with federal law.
6.	As per ADA-ABA 2004, Section F103, Office of State Fire Marshal appeal determinations are not valid for facilities that are designed, constructed, altered, or operated with federal funds, or leased by a federal agency.  The authority having jurisdiction over such appeals is the administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). 

6.	101:7.2.1.5 and IBC 1008.1.9  Locks on doors in means of egress shall not require the use of a key, special device or special knowledge to open in the direction of egress.

Submit a "REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION" for special locking arrangements in accordance with Interpretive Memorandum 2009-03 available on our website at http://www.dps.louisiana.gov/sfm/ under the PLAN REVIEW / FORMS section.  Also see Interpretive Memorandum 2009-04 for clarification regarding "Magnetic Lock Releasing Devices & Electrified Locks/Latches", or Interpretive Memorandum 2009-05 for clarification regarding Special Healthcare Locking Arrangements.

NOTE:  The "Life Safety and Property Protection Licensing Law" (LRS 40:1664 et seq.) requires locksmiths to be licensed.  Contact the licensing section of this office at 225.925.7047 for guidance and assistance. 

7.	101:7.2.1.5.9 and IBC 1008.1.94 through 1008.1.9.5  Doors shall be openable with ONLY one releasing operation.  A two-step release, such as a knob and an independent slide bolt, is NOT acceptable. 

8.	101:7.5.2.1 and IBC 1014.2  Egress shall not be through a room subject to locking in the direction of egress. 

9.	101:8.2.2.3  Fire compartments shall be formed by fire barriers that are continuous from foundation through all intervening construction to the roof deck or floor deck, from outside wall to outside wall or from fire barrier to fire barrier, including continuity through all concealed spaces, such as those found above a ceiling, including interstitial spaces. 

10.	101:40.3.3  Interior walls and ceilings shall have a flame spread of 0-200 and a smoke development rating of 0-450. 

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

	a)  NFPA 10:5.2  Classifications for fires:  

Class A fires-fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics.  
Class B fires-fires in flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars. oils, oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols and flammable gases.  
Class C fires-fires that involve energized electrical equipment.  
Class D fires-fires in combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium. 
Class K fires-fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats.) (FOR USE ONLY AFTER ASSOCIATED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKING APPLIANCES HAS SHUNTED) 

12.	101:42.5.1  Utilities shall comply with the provisions of Section 9.1. 

13.	HVAC system shall be constructed in accordance with 101:9.2. 

14.	LRS 40:1664.4  All work and inspections of portable fire extinguishers shall be performed by a life safety and property protection contractor licensed with the appropriate endorsement by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.  Portable fire extinguishers shall  be certified annually.

	a)  For Inspection, see NFPA 10:6.2
	b)  For Maintenance, see NFPA 10:6.3
	c)  For Recharging, see NFPA 10:6.4 

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NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING IS A REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 12 OF THE 2005 FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED AT THE REQUEST OF, AND ON BEHALF OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THIS PROPOSED PROJECT IS LOCATED.
This office will not be responsible for inspections to certify compliance with applicable requirements. Contact the local Building Official or a Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council certified third-party provider to arrange for inspections.

Codes Referenced: 	
	2009 International Building Code (IBC) not including Chapters 1, 11, 27, and 29;
	2009 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) not including Chapter 1;
	2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC);
	2013 Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC);
	2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC);
	2011 National Electric Code (NEC)

15.	Building Planning:

	a)  Special Occupancy Areas:
There are NO special detailed requirements.

	b)  Incidental/Accessory Use Areas:
There is NO incidental use area and NO accessory occupancy per IBC Section 508.

	c)  Construction Type/Building Limitations:
The construction type is indicated to be Type V-B per IBC Section 602. 
The proposed construction IS WITHIN the allowable height and area limitations of Table 503. 

16.	Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction and Interior Finishes:

               a.   Interior walls and ceiling finishes at exit enclosures and exit passageways shall be Class B: Flame spread 0-75 smoke-developed 0-450.

               b.   Interior walls and ceiling finishes at corridors shall be Class B: Flame spread 0-75 smoke-developed 0-450.

               c.   Interior walls and ceiling finishes at rooms and enclosed spaces shall be Class C: Flame spread 0-200; smoke-developed 0-450.

               d.  Fire barriers shall extend from the top of the floor/ceiling assembly below to the underside of the floor or roof slab or deck above and shall be securely attached thereto.  These walls shall be continuous through concealed spaces such as the space above a suspended ceiling.  Hollow vertical spaces within the fire barrier wall shall be fireblocked at every floor level, per IBC Section 707.5. 

17.	Fire Protection Systems:

Refer to Life Safety Code review above for fire protection system requirements. 

18.	Means of Egress:

	a)  Refer to Life Safety Code review above for means of egress requirements.

19.	Structural:
The following design loads and other information pertinent to the structural design required by IBC Sections 1603.1.1 through 1603.1.8 shall be indicated on the construction documents, per IBC 1603.1:

	a)  Gravity Load Data:
Minimum live loads shall be in accordance with IBC Table 1607.1 or ASCE 7-05 Table 4-1
Minimum Snow loads shall be in accordance with IBC Fig. 1608.2 or ASCE 7-05 Fig. 7.1.
- First Floor live loads are indicated as 125 psf.
- Floor live loads above the first floor are indicated as 125 psf.
- Roof live loads are indicated as 20 psf.
- Ground Snow loads are indicated as 5 psf.

	b)  Wind Design Data:
Wind loads on every building or structure shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05, per IBC 1609.1.1. 
- Basic Wind Speed (3-second gust) is indicated as 130 MPH; [IBC 1609.3 and/or ASCE 7-05 Figure 6-1]
- Wind importance factor, I, is indicated as 1.00; [ASCE Table 6-1]
- Occupancy category is indicated as I; [IBC Table 1604.5 and/or ASCE 7-05 Table 1-1]
- Wind exposure category is indicated as B; [IBC Section 1609.4.3]
- The internal pressure coefficient is indicated as +/- 0.18; [ASCE 7-05 Figure 6-5]
- Design wind pressures used for the design of exterior components and cladding are 33.6 psf.
Protection of openings for wind-borne debris is required.

	c)  Flood Design Data:
The flood hazard area established for the site is identified as Zone AE; [IBC 1603.1.6]
For buildings located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas as determined by the local flood plain administrator, the following information referenced to the datum on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shall be shown on the construction documents, regardless of whether flood loads govern the design of the building:
- The elevation of the proposed lowest floor is indicated as 100 FT. BASE FLOOD ELEVATION IS INDICATED TO BE 9.0 FT NAVD 88 + 2 FT.  NO COORELATION WAS INDICATED BETWEEN PROPOSED LOWEST FLOOR AND BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. COORDINATE WITH LOCAL FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATOR. 

20.	Mechanical Systems:

	a)  Provide a lighting fixture in the Mechanical room, controlled by a switch located at the access opening. A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the appliance/equipment location, per IMC Section 306.3.1.

	b)  The minimum ventilation rate of outdoor air shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.3.

	c)  The ventilation air distribution system shall be provided with means to adjust the system to achieve at least the minimum ventilation airflow rate required.  Ventilation systems shall be balanced by an approved method. Such balancing shall verify that the ventilation system is capable of supplying the airflow rates required by Section 403, per IMC 403.7. 
	
21.	Plumbing Systems:
Review for compliance with the requirements of the Louisiana State Plumbing Code [Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code] is performed at the request of the jurisdiction in which this proposed project is located AND on behalf of the State Health Officer.  In accordance with R.S. 40:4.A(7), R.S. 40:5, and R.S. 40:1730.28.A(5), the State Health Officer and the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals holds the exclusive jurisdiction, control, and authority over Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code.  Interpretations and/or adjustments to the requirements contained in this code should be directed to that department for ruling.

NO APPARENT DEFICIENCIES DETECTED. 

22.	Fuel Gas: NO NEW WORK INDICATED, NOT REVIEWED 

23.	Electrical Systems: NO APPARENT DEFICIENCIES DETECTED 

24.	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.

Fire Department access and water supplies within the scope of work shall be acceptable to the local fire department. Submit to the State Fire Marshal inspector, a review letter from the local fire department, stating that the access and water supply as proposed are acceptable.  In lieu of a review letter, where the local fire department does not provide a formal review, the local fire department may indicate review of the access and water supplies by stating such on the plans bearing the State Fire Marshal review stamp.

REVIEWED BY:
DAVID JONES
ARCHITECT

NOTE:	Please call the REVIEWER identified above if you have any questions regarding this review.  
Do not call the Inspection Office until you are ready for inspection.

CC:
Council On Aging St Tammany Parish
St Tammany Fire Protection District No 1*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District Ofc*     5045688506
City Of Slidell*
St Tammany Fire District #1*