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, PE, CE
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70158
RE:  P0311356
PLANET STORAGE
64287 HWY 41
PEARL RIVER, LA  70452

NFPA 101, 2003

STORAGE
BUSINESS
1 AND 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS
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:

1.	This review includes six (6) buildings at this site:

P0311356 -Office Building, (Business & One and Two Family Dwelling occupancies).
P0311704 -Building A, (Storage occupancy).
P0311699 -Building B, (Storage occupancy).
P0311701 -Building C, (Storage occupancy).
P0311702 -Building E, (Storage occupancy).
P0311703 -Open Storage building, (Storage occupancy).

This review does not apply to work indicated as "Future Bldg. D" indicated in drawings.  Before any work is commenced in that area, plans and specifications shall be reviewed by this office. 

NOTE:  THE COMMENTS LISTED BELOW IDENTIFY APPARENT DEFICIENCIES DETECTED IN OUR REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

2.	101:42.2.5  Dead end corridor in Building B shall not exceed 50 feet. (See sheet A-4). 

3.	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 APPARENT DEFICIENCIES" and paragraph references are noted as follows:
	a)  4.6.2  Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible building entrance. (See sheet C-1). 
	
4.	101:24.3.4  Approved single-station smoke alarms powered by the house electrical service shall be installed in accordance with 9.6.2.10 in all sleeping rooms and outside of the sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
	a)  101:9.6.2.10.3  Smoke alarms shall be arranged so that the activation of any smoke alarm causes the alarm in all smoke alarms within the living unit to sound. 
	
5.	LRS 40:1730.45 and LAC 55:V:2601  The documentation provided for the subject facility does NOT appear to comply with The Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code.
a.	LAC 55:V:2604  The applicable standard for commercial buildings, other than low-rise residential buildings, is ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2001.  Demonstration of compliance using COMcheck, available from the U.S. Department of Energy, with "Standard 90.1 - 2001" selected as the code option shall be deemed to comply with the Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code. Compliance must be demonstrated individually for each of three components; envelope, lighting (including electrical), and, mechanical (including hot water).  Code compliance materials can be obtained from the Department of Energy's website http://www.energycodes.gov. Technical assistance can be obtained from the Technology Assessment division of the La. Dept. Of Natural Resources at 1-800-836-9589 (1-225-342-3842 if calling from outside Louisiana). 

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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.

6.	LAC 55:V:303D  Provide listed portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10.  (Refer to Appendix E for distribution information.)
	a)  NFPA 10:1.5.3  Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire.
	b)  NFPA 10:1.5.6  Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view.
	c)  NFPA 10:5.1.4  Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet for Class A, C and D fires. 
	
7.	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. 

8.	101:7.2.2.4.4.5  Provide a minimum clearance of 2-1/4" between the handrails and the walls or guards to which they are attached. 

9.	90A:6.4.4.3  HVAC smoke detectors required by Section 6.4 shall cause a visual AND an audible signal in a normally occupied area, and smoke detector trouble conditions shall be indicated visually OR audibly in a normally occupied area and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. Provide a remote alarm indicator/annunciator in accordance with 72:6.10.2 for these conditions. 

10.	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.
"CAUTIONARY/INFORMATIONAL" items and paragraph references are noted as follows:
	a)  4.7.7  A curb ramp shall have a "detectable warning" complying with 4.29.2.  The "detectable warning" shall extend the full width and depth of the curb ramp and shall contrast visually with adjoining surfaces, either light-on-dark, or dark-on-light.  The material used to provide the contrast shall be an integral part of the walking surface.
	b)  7.2(2)  Provide accessible service/teller/information counter in accordance with this section. Provide a minimum 36" wide by a maximum 36" high counter space at the Office bldg. Lobby.
	c)  4.1.3(13)  Provide a maximum counter height of 34" at the Office bldg. Coffee Area sink OR provide knee space under the sink. 
	
11.	This exception is intended to allow the exemption from 'truncated dome' provisions of the ADA-AG at areas requiring detectable warning surfaces.
	After consultation with the Office of Rehabilitation Services, it has been determined that this office will not require this facility to provide 'truncated domes' as the tactile warning at areas required to provide detectable warning surfaces, with the following stipulations:
	1.  The only acceptable alternative tactile warning at areas required to provide detectable warning surfaces is a surface with a profile of minimum 1/4" deep grooves that are spaced 2" to 3" on center and scored into concrete at all locations that detectable warning surfaces are required.
	2.  Other than the profile of the tactile warning, the detectable warning surface must comply with Section 4.29 of the ADAAG.  (Note that the area of the detectable warning surface must have an integral color that contrasts with adjacent pedestrian and vehicular way surfaces.)
	3.  This exemption does not apply to public rights of way.
	4.  If a complaint is received about discrimination in hiring of handicapped individuals or concerning handicapped accessibility to any part of the facility, then this office shall reserve the right to investigate the complaint and, if justified, shall reserve 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 indicates specific compliance with state regulations and does not guarantee nor attempt to circumvent compliance with federal law. 

12.	This exception is intended to allow the exemption from the ADA-AG and the LSC requirement  to provide a level landing on each side of an overhead door at self-storage facilities except as stipulated.
	After consultation with the Office of Rehabilitation Services, it has been determined that this office will not require this facility to comply with the ADA-AG or LSC requirements for individuals with disabilities at level changes on each side of an overhead door at all self-storage units with the following stipulations:
	1. 5% of the total number of storage units shall meet ADA-AG (the threshold shall comply with ADA-AG 4.3.8) and LSC (a level landing shall be required as per LSC 7.2.1.3) threshold requirements.
	2. At the remainder of the storage units, the typical 1-1/2" industry standard level change at overhead doors will be acceptable to this office.  The edge at this level change shall be marked with a contrasting color.
	3. If a complaint is received about discrimination in hiring of handicapped individuals or concerning handicapped accessibility to any part of the facility, then this office shall reserve the right to investigate the complaint and, if justified, shall reserve the right to require the facility or a portion thereof to be upgraded to comply with the accessibility requirements enforced by this office.
	4. Please note that this document indicates specific compliance with state regulations and does not guarantee nor attempt to circumvent compliance with federal law. 

13.	Contact the local building official of the applicable local political subdivision to coordinate compliance with State Uniform Construction Code requirements.  LRS 40:1730.23 mandates the enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes in Louisiana, as described by LRS 40:1730.28.  LRS 40:1730.27 mandates the adoption and enforcement of emergency wind and flood mitigation for the coastal region of Louisiana (effective February 28, 2006). 

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:
LAWRENCE DELAUNE
ARCHITECT

CC:
Planet Storage, Llc
Division Of Permits & Inspections (Stam)*
New Orleans District*     5042194600