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

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0317588
JULIET HOTEL
800 JEFFERSON ST
LAFAYETTE, LA  70501-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

HOTEL

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

	a)  72:8.4.3.5.1  There shall not be less than two (2) persons on duty at all times at the remote monitoring station. 
	
2.	72:6.4.2  Fire alarm circuits shall comply with Sections 6.5 through 6.7. 

3.	72:4.4.1.4.2  Dedicated branch circuit(s) and connections shall be mechanically protected.  Circuit disconnecting means shall have a red marking, shall be accessible only to authorized personnel, and shall be identified as FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT CONTROL.  The location of the circuit disconnecting means shall be permanently identified at the fire alarm control unit. 

4.	101:28.3.5  Provide sprinkler system "supervision" in accordance with NFPA 101:9.7.2.

	a)  72:5.10.2  Waterflow in sprinkler systems shall be indicated within 90 seconds. 
	
5.	72:7.5.4  Visible notification devices shall flash in synchronization, where more than two are located within the field of view in the same room or adjacent space.  Visible notification devices shall be synchronized where more than two are located within the field of view in a corridor. 

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.	72:8.5.3.2.1.3  A Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter shall be capable of disconnecting an outgoing or incoming telephone call.  

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. 

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:
JOHN WHITAKER
ARCHITECT

CC:
The Juliet Hotel
Electronic Protection Systems, Llc
Property Insurance Association*
Lafayette Consolidated - Planning, Zoning & Codes*
Lafayette Fire Prevention Bureau*
Lafayette District*     3378861273