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

AMENDED LETTER

EDWARD GREMILLION, PE, CE
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0320664
WEST SURGI SUITES 30 & 40
1030 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

BUSINESS
STORAGE
	
Dear Applicant:

This is to advise that the previous review letter dated 01/11/2007 for this project is hereby amended as follows:

1.	CHANGE OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION ON ORIGINAL REVIEW LETTER TO SHOW BUSINESS AND STORAGE. 

2.	Scope of Work: This review is for the finish out of an Aluminum Window Installer tenant space in the West Surgi suites shell building. 

3.	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: 	
	2006 International Building Code (IBC) not including Chapters 1, 11, 27, and 29;
	2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) not including Chapter 1;
	2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC);
	2000 Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC);
	2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC);
	2005 National Electric Code (NEC)  

4.	Building Planning:
	a) Proposed Occupancy/Use Group Classification:
The occupancy is a mixed, nonseparated Group B and S-2 per IBC Section(s) 508, 304 & 311.

	b) Special Occupancy Areas:
No special requirements

	c) Incidental/Accessory Use Areas:
There is an incidental STORAGE WAREHOUSE use area per section 508.

	d) Construction Type/Building Limitations:
The construction type is indicated to be Type II B per IBC Section 602.  

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

Fire barriers complying with IBC Section 706 shall separate STORAGE ROOM FROM BUSINESS OFFICE AREA WITHIN TENANT SPACE AND AT WALL SEPARATING ADJACENT TENANT SPACE. 

Interior Finishes:
Interior walls and ceiling finishes shall be Class C: Flame spread 76-200; smoke-developed 0-450.  

6.	Fire Protection Systems:

The building is NOT provided with an automatic sprinkler system. 

The building is NOT provided with a fire alarm system.  

7.	Occupants:
	1) Means of Egress:
Refer to Life Safety Code review above for means of egress requirements. 

8.	Structural: 
	a) Load Combinations:

THIS IS AN INTERIOR FINISH OUT. BUILDING SHELL AND STRUCTURE ARE EXISTING. 

9.	Mechanical Systems:
IBC Mech. Code 403.2.1 Provide fresh air requirements per code. 

10.	Plumbing Systems:
Plumbing plan not provided for review. 

11.	Fuel Gas: 
There is no gas fired equipment in the building. 

12.	Electrical Systems: 
Electrical system appears to be code compliant. 

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

This review applies to the work indicated on the drawings or specifications.

This review shall in no way permit 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).

The above amended review is valid if construction starts within 180 days from the above date of the original review letter.

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. Approved plans must be available on job site at time of inspection. Certificate of completion must be provided to inspecting Deputy for final inspection.

REVIEWED BY:
GORDON CAMERON
ARCHITECT

CC:
K.b. Kaufmann & Co Inc
Slidell Fire Prevention*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District*     5042194600
Slidell Fire Prevention*