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Case: T07FR02539
Case Details
Entered Date:
12/14/2007
Applicant:
VANOWEN QP LLC
Description:
fire inspection
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLETE
Case Number: T07FR02539
Case Description: INSPECTION
Total Completed Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2007 | INSP - FULL | TSISTERM | Approved | December 14, 2007 Villa Pacifica Apartments 4650 East 29th St Tucson, Az 85711 Dear Sir or Madam, On 12-14-07, a fire prevention inspection was conducted at 4650 E. 29th Street. The following Tucson Fire Code Violations were noted: 1). In the key room, the helium cylinders are unsecured. This is a violation of IFC 3003.5: 3003.5 Security. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be secured against accidental dislodgement and against access by unauthorized personnel in accordance with Sections 3003.5.1 through 3003.5.3. Please secure your helium cylinders. 2). In the maintenance office there are several junction boxes missing cover plates. This is a violation of IFC 605.6: 605.6 Unapproved conditions. Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. Please repair, cover, or remove all open wiring. 3). The following fire rating violations were noted: · In the housekeeping room there are holes in the walls and ceiling. · In the maintenance office there are holes in the ceiling and wall. This is a violation of IFC 703.1: 703.1 Maintenance. The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction (including walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural members and fire-resistant joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire. Openings through fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by self- or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly. Please patch all holes in walls and ceilings with fire resistant material. 4). There is an accumulation of lint, behind the dryers. This is a violation of IFC 304.1, 304.2: 304.1 Waste accumulation prohibited. Combustible waste material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures or upon premises. 304.2 Storage. Storage of combustible rubbish shall not produce conditions that will create a nuisance or a hazard to the public health, safety or welfare. Please remove all lint from behind the dryers. Please clean this area on a regular basis to avoid fires. This letter is to inform you that abatement of these Tucson Fire Code violations must be completed by 1-4-08. A re-inspection shall be conducted at that time to ensure compliance. If you have questions, or if I may be of any assistance please call me at 791-4501 extension 130. Thank you. Sincerely, Tom Sisterman Fire Inspector Tucson Fire Department TS cc:file |