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:  P0313100
PEOPELS HEALTH NETWORK
3838 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
METAIRIE, LA  70009-0000

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

2.	101:38.3.4.3  The fire alarm shall sound a general alarm throughout the building or sound an audible alarm in a continuously attended location for purposes of initiating emergency action via any means of occupant notification allowed by 9.6.3.  A positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 shall be permitted where the general alarm is sounded throughout the building. 

3.	101:9.6.3.4  Positive alarm sequence shall comply with NFPA 72:6.8.1.3.1 (2002). 

4.	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. 

5.	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:
GENE BATES
ARCHITECT

CC:
I M C Consulting Engineers
Priority Systems, Inc
Property Insurance Association*
Jefferson Parish Fire Prevention
Sam Vanover*
New Orleans District*     5042194600