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:  P0296957
LAQUINTA INN SUITE #21
200 NOR DU LAC BLVD
COVINGTON, LA  70433-0000

NFPA 101, 2003

HOTEL

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.	RS 40:1574  "DEADLINE IMPOSED" - The Professional of Record, if applicable, otherwise the owner, shall furnish documentation addressing item(s) number 2, 3 and 4 of this letter to this office within 21 days of the date on this letter, or this review may be rescinded and found "Not In Compliance".  Construction shall NOT be authorized for all areas which may be affected by the item(s) listed in this paragraph.  The state inspector shall verify that written documentation has been received and acknowledged by the Plan Review Section of this office prior to allowing occupancy. 

2.	101:28.3.4.3.5  Annunciation in accordance with 9.6.7 shall be provided in buildings more than two stories in height and in buildings with more than 50 rooms. 

3.	72:5.7.3.2.3  Additional detectors are required in Eating Area and Corridor. 

4.	Please note that the building is required to be protected by a supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with State Fire Marshal Architectural Review P0284954 (dated 12/3/04). Therefore the fire alarm system cannot be a "Local" system due to the requirements of 101:9.7.2.

	a)  101:9.7.2.1 Where supervised automatic sprinkler systems are required by another section of this Code, supervisory attachments shall be installed and monitored for integrity in accordance with NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®, and a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided to indicate a condition that would impair the satisfactory operation of the sprinkler system. System components and parameters that shall be monitored shall include, but shall not be limited to, control valves, fire pump power supplies and running conditions, water tank levels and temperatures, tank pressure, and air pressure on dry-pipe valves. Supervisory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at a location within the protected building that is constantly attended by qualified personnel or at an approved, remotely located receiving facility.
	b)  101:9.7.2.2 Where supervision of automatic sprinkler systems is provided in accordance with another provision of this Code, waterflow alarms shall be transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm-receiving facility, a remote station, a central station, or the fire department. Such connection shall be in accordance with 9.6.1.3. 

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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.

5.	101:9.6.3.7  Audible alarm indicating appliances shall be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level occurring under normal conditions of occupancy. 

6.	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:
MICHAEL MCLEAN
PLAN REVIEW DEPUTY

CC:
Dapco Ventures
Educational Electronics Corp
Property Insurance Association*
City Of Covington*
Division Of Permits & Inspections (Stam)*
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