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

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

KEVIN KINCHEN
DAMMON ENGINEERING. INC.
554 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0480342
LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
507 CONSTITUTION DR
WEST MONROE, LA  71292

NFPA 101, 2012
IBC, 2012 (CHAPTERS 9 & 10)

HOTEL
ASSEMBLY 300 OCCUPANTS OR LESS
	
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:

1.	Scope of Work: This review is for the installation of a new fire alarm system in a new 46,860 sf hotel.  The hotel is four stories with 11,715 sf per floor.

Classification of Work:  New Construction
Construction Type:  V-A
Sprinkler system:     Yes
Fire Alarm System:   Yes

LSC:
HOTELS and DORMITORIES              43,860 sf
ASSEMBLY           3,000 sf

IBC:
RESIDENTIAL Group R-1
ASSEMBLY Group A-2
	
101:6.1.14 and IBC 508  This design concept is apparently a multiple occupancy evaluated as a MIXED occupancy.

______________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS IDENTIFY ISSUES FOR INFORMATIONAL AND CAUTIONARY PURPOSES OR ISSUES THAT COULD NOT BE VERIFIED IN THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS.

2.	The signaling system is a Remote Supervising Station system and shall conform with the provisions of NFPA 72:26.5. 

3.	NFPA 72:18.4.5.3  Provide audible appliances that can be heard in the sleeping area(s) and that will produce a low frequency alarm signal (square wave) with a fundamental frequency of 520 Hz (plus or minus 10%).   

4.	101:28.3.4.3.1 and IBC 907.5  Occupant notification shall be provided automatically in accordance with NFPA 101:9.6.3 and IBC 907.5. 

5.	101:28.3.4.3.3 and IBC 907.5.2.3  Provide visual alarm notification in guest rooms and guest suites specifically required and equipped to accommodate hearing impaired individuals. 

6.	101:28.3.4.3.5  Annunciation in accordance with Section 9.6.7 shall be provided at a location readily accesible from the primary point of entry for emergency response personnel in buildings more than two stories in height or in buildings with more than 50 guest rooms or guest suites. 

7.	101:28.3.4.5 and IBC 907.2.8.3 or 907.2.9.2  Each sleeping room and each living area within a guest room or suite shall be provided with an approved, single-station smoke alarm powered by the building electrical system in accordance with NFPA 101:9.6.2.10 and IBC 907.2.11. (Audible and visual alarms required in rooms complying with ADA-ABA 224.4). (See IM 2016-01 for clarification on low frequency signal requirement). 

8.	NFPA 72:23.4.2  Fire alarm circuits shall comply with Sections 23.5 through 23.7. 

9.	NFPA 72:12.2.4.3  The installation of all wiring, cable, and equipment shall be in accordance with  NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and specifically with Article 760. Optical fiber cables shall be protected against mechanical injury in accordance with Article 760. 

10.	NFPA 72:10.5.5  Connections to the light and power service shall be on a dedicated branch circuit(s).  The 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".  The location of the circuit disconnecting means shall be permanently identified at the fire alarm control unit. 

11.	NFPA 72:17.12.2  Waterflow in sprinkler systems shall be indicated within 90 seconds. 

12.	101:9.7.2.2 and IBC 903.4.1  Waterflow alarms shall be transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm receiving facility, a remote station, a central station, or the fire department and the connection shall be in accordance with 9.6.1.4. 

13.	NFPA 72:17.7.1.11  Smoke detectors shall not be installed until after the construction cleanup of all trades is complete and final.  Failure to comply with this requirement could result with numerous false alarms and unnecessary replacement costs. 

14.	NFPA 72:10.18.2.3  The owner's manual, the installation instructions and as-built record drawings shall be given to the owner upon final acceptance of the system. 

15.	NOTE: Please IDENTIFY THIS PROJECT NUMBER 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:
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:
My Hospitality Hotels
Advantage Fire Specialists
Property Insurance Association*
Ouachita Parish Hwy. Dept.
Patrick Hemphill*
Shreveport District Ofc*     8886347682
City Of West Monroe Bldg Official*
City Of West Monroe Bldg Official*
West Monroe Fire Department*