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

NEW CONSTRUCTION

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000
RE:  P0311698
SURGI BUILDOUT 2-B-2 STES 5, 6, 7 & 8
OLD SPANISH TRAIL
SLIDELL, LA  70458

NFPA 101, 2003

BUSINESS
MERCANTILE CLASS C
STORAGE
Dear Applicant:

This is to advise that we have reviewed the drawings and specifications for the subject proposed construction 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.	LRS 40:1731-(Effective 8/15/95)  Provide handicapped accessibility in accordance with ADA-AG (Accessibility Guidelines - September 1994).  This does not include a review for compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities (Civil Rights) Act of 1990.  Compliance with state regulations and requirements does not guarantee compliance with federal law.  Particular deficiencies and paragraph references are noted as follows:

	a)  4.19  Lavatories shall comply with the following:

	1. 4.19.2  Lavatories shall be mounted with a clearance of at least 29" from the floor to the bottom of the apron.  Knee and toe clearances shall comply with Fig. 31.

	2. 4.19.4  Hot water and drain pipes shall be insulated or covered.

	3. 4.19.5 and 4.27.4  Faucets shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

	4. 4.19.6  Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge not more than 40" from the floor.

	b)  4.16.4  Toilet room grab bars shall comply with 4.26 and Fig. 29. (Provide a 42" long grab bar adjacent to toilet and a 36" long grab bar behind toilet).

	c)  4.16.2 and 4.17.3  The centerline of accessible toilets shall be 18" from the nearest adjacent wall as shown in Figures 28, 29, and 30. 
	
2.	101:7.2.1.5.9  Doors shall be openable with ONLY one releasing operation.  A two-step release, such as a knob and an independent slide bolt, is NOT acceptable. 

3.	101:7.2.1.5  Locks on doors in means of egress shall not require the use of a key, special device or special knowledge to open in the direction of egress. 

4.	NFPA 10:5.1.4  Provide portable fire extinguishers within the following travel distances (See Tables 10:5.2.1 and 5.3.1);

	a)  Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet for Class A, C and D fires.

	b)  Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 30 feet for Class B fires (liquids).  (50 feet allowed for Light (low) Hazard 10-B, Ordinary (moderate) Hazard 20-B and Extra (high) Hazard 80-B.)

5.	NFPA 10:1.5.10  Top of fire extinguisher, having a gross weight less than 40 lb, shall be not more than 5 feet above the floor; 3-1/2 feet if gross weight 40 lbs or greater. 

6.	HVAC system shall be constructed in accordance with 101:9.2. 

7.	LRS 40:1730.45 and LAC 55:V:2601  The documentation provided for the subject facility appears to comply with The Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code based on ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1- 2001, and the International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 edition, as applicable. 

8.	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 $55.00 review fee, and a copy of the most current plan review letter.

Compliance with code requirements for fire protection systems, such as Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Suppression Systems, is determined by separate shop drawing submittal and is not included in this review.

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 in accordance with R.S. 40:1574.1(B).

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.

This office requires certification of the completed project in accordance with the approved documents (certificate enclosed).

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.  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.

REVIEWED BY:
OTIS RAMKE
ARCHITECT

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