1. Fire and Life Safety
Donald Brown
April 20, 2016

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

6. Construction type: Steel, concrete with a brick veneer
Occupancy Description: * 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 Ordinary hazard classification represents the conditions found in most buildings and is the basis for the general requirements of this Code

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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. As shown here the means of Egress are lacking in daily housekeeping and are not kept clear.
* 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.

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