Louisiana State Fire Marshal Code Interpretations (Interpretive Memos)
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2021 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
MEMORANDUM 2021-02 � HURRICANE IDA
Hurricane Ida Temporary Occupancy and Damage Repair Procedures
Emergency Egress Drill Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic - REINSTATED
Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) Service Providers
2020 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Emergency Egress Drill Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Emergency Egress Drill Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic - RESCINDED
Hurricane Laura Temporary Occupancy and Damage Repair Procedures
Restaurant / Food Service Outdoor Seating Criteria - Revised
Restaurant / Food Service Outdoor Seating Criteria
Outdoor Religious and Places of Worship
2019 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Special Locking Arrangements
Specialized Care Locking Arrangements
2018 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Health Care Sliding Door Installations
Fire Alarms and Operations in Educational Occupancies
Classroom Security for Existing Educational and Day Care Facilities
2017 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Labels on Fire Door Assemblies in Health Care Facilities and Inspection Checklist
2016 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Low Frequency Alarm Signal
2014 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Non-Required Fire Alarm Systems
Cloud Ceiling Sprinkler Protection
UL300 Compliance for Existing Dry Chemical or Non Compliant UL300 Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems
Sprinkler Placement Below Folding and Telescopic Seating
Backflow Preventers Added to Existing Sprinkler Systems
Halloween Haunted Houses
2013 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Classroom Security for Existing Educational (Grades K -12) and Day-Care Facilities
(P.O.R.) Shop Drawing Review Stamp (Revised to Replace Interpretive Memorandum 2011-02 Dated February 18, 2011)
Life Safety and/or Fire Protection System/Special Locking Submittals
Evaluation and use of temporary emergency evacuation shelters
Open Flame (Boiling) Areas
Horizontal-Sliding Door Assemblies
Evaluation of Conex (Seacan) Containers Used as Storage Occupancies
2012 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Awnings, Canopies and Pedestrian Walkways
OSFM Plan Review for Facilities Licensed by DHH, Health Standards Section
2011 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Sprinkler Protection for Skylights and Ceiling Pockets
Formal Interpretation 2011-02| Revised as IM 2013-02 (see above)
(P.O.R.) Shop Drawing Review Stamp
Protection of Hazards
Evaluation of Lodging Occupancies
Fire Protection and Means of Egress Requirements of the LSUCC
Formal Interpretation 2011-06| Revised as IM 2012-02 (see above)
Plan Review and Checklist for DHH Health Care Facility Licensing Requirements
Limited Combustible Materials (Vinyl Faced Insulation)
2010 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Suspended Acoustical Ceilings Provided to Resist the Passage of Smoke | NOTE: This Memorandum voids and replaces IM 2006-05 and IM 2007-03
Use of Listed Heat Trace with NFPA 13R systems
Temporary Emergency Evacuation Shelters for Nursing Homes
Commericial Kitchen Exhaust Hoods and their Immediate Environment
Protection of "Corridors" in Day-Care Occupancies
Mechanical Platforms
Parking Garages and Rubber Tire Storage
2009 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Use of Residential Hood Suppression Systems | NOTE: This Memorandum replaces this office's IM 2001-08 dated as revised on April 26, 2001
Exits for Educational and Day-Care Occupancies
| Revised as IM 2019-01 (see above)
Special Locking Arrangements - Request for Installation
| Revised as IM 2019-01 (see above)
Magnetic Lock Releasing Devices & Electrified Locks/Latches
| Revised as IM 2019-02 (see above)
Special Healthcare Locking Arrangements
Folding (Disappearing) Attic Access Ladders
2008 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Gas Fired Furnaces and Hot Water Heaters Not Requiring Fire Resistant Separation or Extinguishment Protection
2007 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Sprinkler Protection for Exterior Roofs, Canopies, or Porte Cocheres
Formal Interpretation 2007-03| Revised as IM 2010-01 (see above)
Suspended Acoustical Ceilings Provided to Resist the Passage of Smoke
2006 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Formal Interpretation 2006-01| Replaced by Level-1 submittals through the OSFM-IMS
Building Modifications: Request for Exemption from Formal Plan Review
Head Height at Automotive Service Lifts
Formal Interpretation 2006-03| Revised as IM 2009-03 (see above)
Special Locking Arrangements Request for Installation
Formal Interpretation 2006-04| Revised as IM 2009-04 (see above)
Magnetic Lock Releasing Devices
Formal Interpretation 2006-05| Revised as IM 2010-01 (see above)
Suspended Acoustical Ceilings Provided to Resist the Passage of Smoke
Lost Plans or Shop Drawings
2005 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Requirements for Daycare Occupancies
Townhouse Plan Reviews
Re-posted 8.25.06
2003 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Alcohol-Based Waterless Hand Sanitizers
2002 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Formal Interpretation 2002-01
Temporary Buildings
Formal Interpretation 2002-02
Tents and Canopies in Industrial Facilities
Formal Interpretation 2002-04
Definition of Parking Garages| (See IBC for Guidance)
Emergency Forces Notification for Small Building Additions & Modular Classroom Buildings at Educational Occupancies
Fire Alarm Systems at Educational Facilities
Sleep Disorder Clinics & Similar Facilities
Formal Interpretation 2002-08
Fire Rated Compartmentation for Building Isolation
Vinyl Insulation/Top of Barrier Wall Termination
Closed Door Ovens
Utilization of the Central Model EC-25 Extended Coverage Area/Density Sprinkler, manufactured by Tyco Fire Products
Shade Fabric Equivalency to "Burn-Out" Ceiling
Shade Fabric Equivalency to "Burn-Out" Ceiling; Revised to include "XLS Revolux" fabric
Combustible Structural Members Penetrating Fire Barrier Wall Assemblies
Signage for the Visually Impaired for Special Locking Systems
Fire Suppression Protection of Tilt Skillets/Braising Pans, Open Kettles & Steam Kettles
Accessible Route from an Accessible Parking Access Aisle
Formal Interpretation 2002-17
Protection of Rubber Tire Storage| (See IBC for Guidance)
Smoke Partition Penetrations
2001 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Notification Appliance Circuitry & Fire Command Center (Public comment on this draft memo is invited prior to finalization)
Fire Alarm Remote Station Personnel Requirements
Dry Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
Licenses Required for Suppression & Fire Detection Systems
Licenses Required for Plan Review
Formal Interpretation 2001-08
Use of Residential Hood Suppression Systems| Revised as IM 2009-01 (see above)
Mobile/Modular Health Units
Baptismal Fonts
2000 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Location of Suppression Agent Containers Expellant Gas Assemblies for Local Application & Total Flooding Fire Protection Systems
Floor Level at Pre-Manufactured Special Use Rooms
Sprinkler Protection for Telescopic Bleachers 12' or Less in Height
Strobe Placement in "Common Use" Areas
Use of CPVC Pipe & Fittings in Sprinklered Facilities
Formal Interpretation 2000-08
Apartments/Equivalency to Sprinkler System
Exemption Request Form for Non-Required Fire Alarm Systems
Exemption Request Form for Temporary Construction Buildings at Job Site
Corridor Rating Requirements in Day Care Occupancies
Protection of Residential Type Gas Fired Appliances
Formal Interpretation 2000-15| Revised as IM 2009-05 (see above)
Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care Occupanices
Fire Alarm Service Calls
Internal Joint Sealants for Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
1999 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Protection of Mechanical Equipment in Concealed Locations
Elevator Power Shut Off & Sprinker Operation
Location of Extinguishing Agent Containers in a Hood Extinguishing System
Fire Alarm Exemption Request Forms for Remote Monitoring of Supervised Sprinkler Systems & Elevator Recall
Height of Strobes Above the Floor
Elevator Lobby Separations in High Rise Buildings
1998 INTERPRETIVE MEMOS
Usage & Storage of Flammable Liquids in Nail Salons
Accessible Lines of Sight in Motion Picture Theaters
Silencing of Visual Alarm Notification
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