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 ALARM SYSTEM

EDWARD GREMILLION, P E, C E
DAMMON ENGINEERING, INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0310861
GRAND POINTE APARTMENTS
3606 KALISTE SALOON RD
LAFAYETTE, LA  70501-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

APARTMENT
BUSINESS
	
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:

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

1.	72:8.5.3.2.1.4  A Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter shall be connected to two (2) separate means of transmission at the protected premises.  (Apparently not noted or otherwise indicated in a Riser Diagram, although we assume you would not overlook this). 

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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.

2.	101:30.1.4  This review is based on a PRIMARY occupancy classification of APARTMENTS in accordance with 101:6.1.1 and this section.

a)  101:38.1.4  LEASING OFFICE:  This review also includes a SECOND occupancy classification of BUSINESS in accordance with 101:6.1.1 and this section.  (Elements of the system required for the Apartment occupancy, i.e. FACP and flow and tamper switches, are located within the Business occupancy, although devices therein for a non-required system were apparently not elected). 

3.	The signaling system is a Remote Supervising Station system and shall conform with the provisions of Section 8-4.

	a)  72:8.4.3.5.1  There shall not be less than two (2) persons on duty at all times at the remote monitoring station. 
	
4.	72:6.4.2  Fire alarm circuits shall comply with Sections 6.5 through 6.7. 

5.	101.9.1.2  The 2002 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall apply to proposed electrical work in this submittal.

a)  70:760-7  Wiring extending beyond one building must comply with Article 800 and be classified as communications circuits, or meet the requirements of Article 225.

b)  70:760-10  All fire alarm system circuits must be identified at terminal and junction locations.

c)  70:800-30(a)  Where lightning exposure exists, each interbuilding circuit must be protected by a listed primary protector at each end of the circuit. 

6.	72:5.10.2  Waterflow in sprinkler systems shall be indicated within 90 seconds. 

7.	72:7.5.4.4.3   For (sleeping) rooms with a linear dimension greater than 16 feet, the visible notification appliance shall be located within 16 feet of the pillow. 

8.	101:9.6.3.8  Audible alarm indicating appliances shall be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level occurring under normal conditions of occupancy.  The minimum audible sound level required for occupant notification shall be within the minimum audible level required by NFPA 72:7.4.2.1.  See 72:A.7.4.2 for guidelines.  Actual ambient sound level measurements shall be used for compliance verification.

	a)  72:7.4.2.1  Audible signals shall have a minimum sound level of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level.  NOTE: The average sound loss at 20 feet away from the audible notification device through one closed door is approximately 23 dBA. 
	
9.	72:4.5.2.3  The owner's manual, the installation instructions and as-built record drawings shall be given to the owner upon final acceptance of the system. 

10.	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 $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:
MICHAEL BABINEAUX
ARCHITECT

CC:
Bryan Construction Co
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