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 SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0288867
TEXTRON ASV MANUF FACILITY PAINT SPRAY BOOTH
19401 CHEF MENTEUR HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA  70140-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

INDUSTRIAL

Dear Applicant:

Please be advised that we have made a general review of the drawings, calculations, and equipment data for the proposed Fire Suppression System, based on the submittal package received for the above referenced project.  This review is governed by the Official Manual of the Office of State Fire Marshal, which contains the adopted laws, codes, rules, and regulations of this office.  This review, in no way, shall permit and/or authorize any omissions or deviations from the specific requirements of the Official Manual.  Requirements cited in this review do not relieve the licensed fire suppression system designer and the Professional Of Record, when required by LA RS 37, from complying with all the requirements contained in the Official Manual.  Subsequent to our general review of the submittal package, we have determined that the drawings, calculations, and equipment data appear to satisfactorily comply with the adopted laws, codes, rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal, subject to the following requirements and review qualifications:

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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.	This fire protection system review is limited to the original plan review scope as per State Fire Marshal letter P0285396. 

2.	This review applies to the fire protection requirements of NFPA 33 Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, 2000 edition, and the piping lay-out and nozzle location(s), for compliance with NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Suppression, 1998 edition, of the pre-engineered Vehicle Paint Spray Booth fire suppression system, as shown on the drawings for the above referenced project. 

3.	This review acknowledges the following protection:

	a)  The system is a pre-engineered Ansul "IND-X" (Rev.5,)  July 30, 1999, Addendum (Bulletin 4640) February 2003 1-3-02), models I-XXA, "FORAY" dry chemical total flooding Vehicle Paint Spray Booth fire suppression system.

	b)  The work area consists of: one down draft paint spray booth, size 16 ft. wide by 30 ft. long by 16 ft. high, with Total Flooding protection provided by eight VBSN sidewall nozzles, stacked, per Figure 14b, page 5-15.1.3.  The exhaust plenums consist of two bottom side draft plenums, each size 26 ft. long by 2'-8" wide by 4 ft. high, with protection for each provided by three DN-4 nozzles.  A model I-100A tank, on each side of the booth, supplies four VBSN nozzles on one side of the work area and three DN-4 nozzles in a plenum.

	c)  The exhaust ducts consist of one 36 inch diameter by 30 ft long duct per plenum, with the fans at the bottom of duct and two DN-2 nozzles in the duct.  A model I-25A tank, located on each side of the booth, supplies each duct. 
	
4.	33: 6-1 and 7-1 This review does not include protection of storage, handling and mixing (paint kitchen) operations.  Such operations must conform to the requirements of this Chapter and NFPA 30, where applicable. 

5.	33: 14.2.1 and 15.3   This review does not apply to spray operations involving organic peroxides or other plural component coatings or to resin application of Fiber Reinforced Plastics, which require automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13. 

6.	33: 7.5, 7.6 and  9.2.1  Limited by the indicated detection system, this review does not apply to installation and use of automated powder application or to automated liquid electrostatic spray application apparatus.  

7.	17: 4-1 and  7-1  This review does not apply to a Vehicle Paint Booth having uncloseable openings, which are not automatically closed prior to or at the start of fire extinguishing system operation or otherwise maintained closed during all times when volatile vapors are present, such as during spray, drying and curing, and cleaning operations using volatile fluids. 

8.	33: 6.4.5   Where a pump is used to supply the liquid used in the spray application process, an automatic means shall be provided to shut off the supply of liquid in event of a fire. When pressurized tanks larger than 5 gal (19 L) are used to supply the liquid used in the spray application process, an automatic means shall be provided to shut off liquid flow at the tank outlet in the event of fire. 

9.	One set of drawings, one set of calculations, and one set of equipment data, were received for review, were marked by review as "set 1 / 1", and, bearing the State Fire Marshal review stamp on the drawings, were returned, by mail, to the applicant.  

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.

Occupancy of the project is permitted only upon the receipt of the applicable 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:
JOHN MOORE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Textron Marine & Land Systems
Herbert S Hiller Corp
Property Insurance Association*
Bhola Dhume*
New Orleans Fire Prevention District
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