Fire and Life Safety Donald Brown April 20, 2016

War Memorial Student Union Southeastern Louisiana University SLU 10290 303 Texas Avenue Hammond, LA 70402

Construction type: Steel, concrete with a brick veneer Occupancy Description: 6.1.2.1* Assembly Occupancy. An occupancy (1) used for a gathering of 50 or more persons for deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation, or similar uses; or (2) used as a special amusement building, regardless of occupant load. 6.1.2 Assembly. For requirements, see Chapters 12 and 13. Contents Hazard Classification: A.6.2.2.3 Ordinary hazard classification represents the conditions found in most buildings and is the basis for the general requirements of this Code

These photos are taken from the original set of blueprints and there are safety plans for each individual floor.

The different occupancies and how they differ from each other. Occupancy Area Occupancy Load Square feet Feet per Occupant Dining/Lounge 1772 18,415 10.4 Offices 21 1968 93.7 Mechanical 19 4541 239 Kitchen 40 3982 99.5 Storage 6 1696 282.6 Multipurpose Room 1480 10,360 7 Conference Room 44 654 14.9

The K rated fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen areas.

Besides the K extinguishers located in the kitchen areas, a fire suppression system located above all the cooking equipment.

Located throughout the building are the A, B, C fire extinguishers Located throughout the building are the A, B, C fire extinguishers. They are clearly marked and easily located. They were also up to date on inspections as well as being fully charged.

The means of Egress are clearly marked The means of Egress are clearly marked. As shown in the second picture the public areas are kept clear and accessible.

As shown here the means of Egress are lacking in daily housekeeping and are not kept clear. 7.1.10.1* General Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in case of fire or other emergency.

The student union has an open floor plan and this in turn makes the escape routes easily accessible.