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

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

ROBERT WILTSE
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	RE:  P0368920
NORTHSHORE CHURCH
300 KENSINGTON AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000

NFPA 101, 2006

ASSEMBLY OVER 300 OCCUPANTS

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.	101:9.6.3.6.1  The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate throughout the entire building.  Provide at least the minimum audibility for areas of the building beyond Phase 1.  
Note: Areas not intended for occupancy do not have an average ambient sound level. The audible signal in these areas shall have a minimum sound level of 15 dBA, per NFPA 72:7.4.2.1. 

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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.	NFPA 72:8.5.3.2.1.4  A Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter, when installed, shall be connected to two (2) separate means of transmission at the protected premises. 

3.	101:9.2.1  HVAC duct detectors in systems over 2000 cfm shall be connected to building alarm system. 

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

5.	NFPA 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. 

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:
LAWRENCE DELAUNE
ARCHITECT SUPERVISOR

CC:
Northshore Church
Simplex Grinnell
Property Insurance Association*
St Tammany Fire Protection District No 1*
City Of Slidell*
New Orleans District*     5042194600