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

AMENDED LETTER

SHILOH MOATES
MSH ARCHITECTS LLC
229 EAST KIRKLAND STREET
COVINGTON, LA  70433-0000	RE:  P0460876
CARNATION PROPERTIES - INTERIOR OFFICE
646 CARNATION ST
SLIDELL, LA  70458

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

BUSINESS

Dear Applicant:

This is to advise that the previous review letter dated 12/11/2014 for this project is hereby amended as follows:

1.	Replace item no. 6 of original review letter for this project with the following:

	a)  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 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.
2.	The Owner or Tenant shall furnish written documentation to this office to substantiate that the physical capabilities required for all employees at this facility are such that they preclude the employment of individuals with physical impairments.
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).

2.	NOTE: The rest of the original review letter for this project shall remain applicable.  Please enclose a copy of this letter with future submittals or other correspondence pertaining to this project. 

3.	NOTE:  Please mail all correspondence related with this project to:

	NEW ORLEANS PLAN REVIEW
	Office of State Fire Marshal
	1450 Poydras St.
	Suite 1500
	New Orleans, LA   70112
	
Contact the reviewer at 504.568.8509 (fax: 504-568-8511), if you have any questions regarding this project. 

4.	NOTE: Please IDENTIFY THIS PROJECT NUMBER 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:
JULIE LITTLE
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:
Best Building Supply & Lumber
St Tammany Fire Protection District No 1*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District Ofc*     5045688506