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

RENOVATION

ROBERT WILTSE
DAMMON ENGINEERING INC
1095 FLORIDA AVE
SLIDELL, LA  70458-0000	
RE:  P0399333
MARCO'S PIZZA
4638 LA HWY 22
MANDEVILLE, LA  70448-0000

NFPA 101, 2009

MERCANTILE CLASS B

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.	Scope of Work: This review is for the RENOVATION of a non-sprinklered 1741 sq.ft. MERCANTILE CLASS C Occupancy (RESTAURANT < 50 OCCUPANTS.). 

2.	REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE, in accordance with Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature, IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW.  Contact the building official of the applicable political subdivision to coordinate compliance with these requirements.  LRS 40:1730.23 mandates the enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes in Louisiana, as described by LRS 40:1730.28.

Note: In accordance with LRS 40:1730.39.A, this office may establish contract agreements with municipalities and parishes in order to provide code enforcement on their behalf, as provided in LRS 40:1730.24. Please visit our web site at http://www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/index.htm for a current list of jurisdictions requesting plan review by this office, a fee schedule, and a checklist of information required for review.

PROVIDE A DUPLICATE SET OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (OR THIRD-PARTY) FOR REVIEW AND/OR PERMITTING, THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL REVIEWED AND STAMPED DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.  ADDITIONAL MARKING OR ALTERATIONS MADE TO THE APPROVED STAMPED PLANS MAY CAUSE DELAYS IN FINAL ACCEPTANCE FOR OCCUPANCY. 

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

3.	LRS 40:1731-(Effective 8/15/95)  Provide access for persons with disabilities 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 deficiencies and paragraph references are noted as follows:

	a)  4.22.4 Accessible toilets shall comply with 4.16.  (SEAT HEIGHT)

	b)  4.16.4  Toilet room grab bars shall comply with 4.26 and Fig. 29. (Provide a 42" long grab bar adjacent to toilet and a 36" long grab bar behind toilet).

	c)  4.19  Lavatories shall comply with the following:

1. 4.19.2  Lavatories shall be mounted with a clearance of at least 29" from the floor to the bottom of the apron.  Knee and toe clearances shall comply with Fig. 31.

2. 4.19.4  Hot water and drain pipes shall be insulated or covered.

3. 4.19.5 and 4.27.4  Faucets shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

4. 4.19.6  Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge not more than 40" from the floor.

	d)  4.16.2 and 4.17.3  The centerline of accessible toilets shall be 18" from the nearest adjacent wall as shown in Figures 28, 29, and 30. 
	
4.	LAC 55:V:303.D  Provide listed portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10.  (Refer to Appendix E for distribution information.) (NONE SHOWN.)

	a)  NFPA 10:5.2  Classifications for fires:  

Class A fires-fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics.  
Class C fires-fires that involve energized electrical equipment.  
Class K fires-fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats.) (FOR USE ONLY AFTER ASSOCIATED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKING APPLIANCES HAS SHUNTED).

	b)  NFPA 10:6.2.1.2  Provide portable fire extinguishers within the following travel distances; rectilinear route measure:  	Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet for Class A, C and D fires. See Table 10:6.2.1.1 and NFPA 10:6.4 and 10:6.5.   Travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 30 feet for Class K fires (cooking appliances). See NFPA 10:6.6.

	For classification of Hazards see NFPA 10:5.4.1.1 (Light/Low), 10:5.4.1.2 (Ordinary/Moderate): 10:5.4.1.3  (Extra/High).

	c)  NFPA 10:6.1.3.1  Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire.  Preferably they shall be located along normal paths of travel, including exits from areas.

	d)  NFPA 10:6.1.3.8  Top of fire extinguisher, having a gross weight less than 40 lb, shall be not more than 5 feet above the floor; if gross weight 40 lbs or greater, 3-1/2 feet above the floor.

	e)  LRS 40:1664.4  All work and inspections of portable fire extinguishers shall be performed by a life safety and property protection contractor licensed with the appropriate endorsement by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.  Portable fire extinguishers shall  be certified annually.

	f)  For Inspection, see NFPA 10:6.2
	g)  For Maintenance, see NFPA 10:6.3
	h)  For Recharging, see NFPA 10:6.4 
	
5.	NFPA 96:10.10  Provide portable fire extinguishers in all kitchen cooking areas in accordance with NFPA 10.   Class B "gas type" portables, such as carbon dioxide and halon, shall NOT be permitted in kitchen cooking areas.  (NONE SHOWN.)

NFPA 10 requires fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking appliances that use combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) to be listed and labeled for "Class K" fires. 

6.	NOTE:  HOOD CONSTRUCTION IS NOT AUTHORIZED until a satisfactory review by this office is performed for determining compliance with minimum code requirements.  Compliance with NFPA 96, regarding cooking hood construction/installation, cannot be determined with the documents received.  (A copy of the "Kitchen Exhaust Hood/Duct/Suppression System Requirements" is enclosed for your use).  The following specific information was not apparently provided:

	a.   Hood and duct sizes, metal type and gauge (thickness).
	c.   The clearance between the hood and surrounding walls and ceiling.
	d.   The clearance between the exhaust duct and surrounding structure at the ceiling, the attic, and the roof.

7.	101:8.2.3  Fire resistive-rated building assemblies shall be of a design that has been tested and listed by an approved testing laboratory for the intended application. (NFPA 251:1-3.2 does not permit variations from test assemblies).  (2-HOUR DEMISING WALL DOES NOT HAVE A LISTING.)

	a)  IDENTIFY the listed assemblies that are properly tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), or other approved testing laboratory, in writing to this reviewer PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION (include the project (P0#) number assigned to this review that is referenced at the beginning of this letter).  Please be advised that a failure to provide this information in a timely manner may cause substantial delays at final inspection and may adversely impact subsequent occupancy. 

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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.

8.	LRS 40:1731-(Effective 8/15/95)  Provide access for persons with disabilities 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)  4.2.3  Provide a 60" diameter clear floor space in accordance with Figure 3(a) or a "T-Shaped" clear floor space in accordance with Figure 3(b), for wheelchair turning.
	b)  4.5.2  Thresholds shall comply with requirements of this section regarding changes in level.  (Not more than 1/2" height and beveled if over 1/4").
	c)  4.13.9  Door hardware shall comply with this section. Hardware shall not require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.
	d)  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 CUSTOMER SERVICE). 
	
9.	LAC 55:305  Insulation and insulation assemblies shall meet the requirements of Section 719, International Building Code, 2009 Edition.

	a)  Concealed and exposed insulation shall have a flame spread of 0-25 and a smoke developed of 0-450 in accordance with IBC 719. 
	
10.	LRS 40:1711  Provide safety glazing in hazardous locations at GLASS IN DOORS AND ADJACENT TO DOORS. 

11.	LRS 40:1574 and LAC 55:V:303  Submit chemical fire suppression system shop drawings with plan review application and fee prior to installation of any work of this section.  Such work shall not commence until shop drawings have been found to be in compliance with applicable codes by this office. Submittal shall include a copy of this letter and shall be in accordance with the rules for such by this office.  (Systems include hoods, halon, wet or dry chemical systems, etc.) 

12.	101:7.2.1.3  Provide level landings outside exterior doors that are within 1/2" of the interior finish floor elevation. 

13.	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.

Submit a "REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION" for special locking arrangements in accordance with Interpretive Memorandum 2009-03 available on our website at http://www.dps.louisiana.gov/sfm/ under the PLAN REVIEW / FORMS section.  Also see Interpretive Memorandum 2009-04 for clarification regarding "Magnetic Lock Releasing Devices & Electrified Locks/Latches", or Interpretive Memorandum 2009-05 for clarification regarding Special Healthcare Locking Arrangements.

NOTE:  The "Life Safety and Property Protection Licensing Law" (LRS 40:1664 et seq.) requires locksmiths to be licensed.  Contact the licensing section of this office at 225.925.7047 for guidance and assistance. 

14.	101:7.2.1.5.9  Doors shall be capable of being opened with ONLY one releasing operation.  A two-step release, such as a knob and an independent slide bolt, or an additional exit request button, is NOT acceptable. 

15.	101:36.3.3  Interior walls and ceilings shall have a flame spread of 0-75 and a smoke development rating of 0-450. 

16.	101:36.3.3  Interior floor finish in corridors and exits shall be Class I OR II in accordance with Section 10.2.7. 

17.	101:36.2.9  Provide emergency lighting according to Section 7.9.  (NOT CLEARLY SHOWN ON ELECTRICAL PLAN.) 

18.	101:9.1.1  Install gas piping in accordance with NFPA 54.
	a)  101:9.2.2  Gas-fired equipment (furnaces, space heaters, water heaters, etc.) shall be U.L. listed for its intended use and shall be installed and vented in accordance with NFPA 54. 
	
19.	RS 23:536  Boilers, Pressure Vessels, and water heaters of 50 gallon capacity or larger and/or 100,000 BTU/HR heat input shall conform with the provisions of the Louisiana Boiler Inspection Law in accordance with adopted rules and regulations.  (Contact our Boiler Section ( 800-256-5452 ) with any questions concerning this requirement.) 

20.	HVAC system shall be constructed in accordance with 101:9.2. 

21.	Compliance with the 2008 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), is mandated by RS 40:1730.28.A(7). Contact the local Building Official of the applicable local political subdivision or a Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council registered third-party provider to verify plan review and inspection requirements of the proposed electrical work. 

22.	This review applies to new work indicated in the drawings and does not apply to existing non-conforming conditions. 

23.	NOTE:  Please mail all correspondence related with this project to:

	NEW ORLEANS PLAN REVIEW
	Office of State Fire Marshal
	1450 Poydras St.
	Suite 1500
	New Orleans, LA   70112
	
Contact the reviewer at 504.568.8509 (fax: 504-568-8511), if you have any questions regarding this project. 

24.	NOTE: 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 $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 applies to work indicated in the drawings or specifications.  Existing portions of the facility of building unaffected by the new work shall comply with LAC 55:103B thru 55:103F.

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:
PATRICK FLORY
ARCHITECT

CC:
Mjc Investment Llc
Partner's Pizza #1  Llc
Christopher Brown*
New Orleans District*     5045688506