City of Tucson

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Case Details

Status:

COMPLETE

Type:

INSPECTION

Address:

815 W GRANT RD

Entered Date:

08/08/2008

Applicant:

KAUFMAN JOHN K

Description:

Full Fire Prevention Inspection. John Kaufman 403-6894

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T08FR02336

Case Status: COMPLETE

Case Description: INSPECTION

Total Outstanding Inspections - 13

End Date	Description	Inspector	Results	Comments
08/08/2008	VIOL - BUILDING SVCS & SYSTEMS	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 605.5 Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances. _____1.Remove the extension cords used in the office and replace them with fuse multi-plug adapters.
08/08/2008	VIOL - BUILDING SVCS & SYSTEMS	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 605.6 Unapproved conditions. Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. _____1.All open spaces in the electrical panel located in the southeast bay shall be covered with electrical breaker blanks.
08/08/2008	VIOL - FIRE RESIST.RATED CONST	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 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. _____1.Repair the two holes in the ceiling located in the parts storage room.
08/08/2008	VIOL - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. _____1.Service, test, tag and mount all portable fire extinguishers.
08/08/2008	VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 1008.1.8 Door operations. Except as specifically permitted by this section egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. _____1.Remove the double-keyed lock from the east exterior door located in the machine shop. NOTE:Replace the double-keyed lock with a thumb-turn lock. _____2.Remove the double-keyed lock from the exterior door located in the southeast bay. NOTE:Replace the double-keyed lock with a thumb-turn lock.
08/08/2008	VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 1028.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use. _____1.Remove the storage from obstructing the egress door located in the parts storage room. _____2.The east exterior door located in the machine shop shall not be obstructed by machinery.
08/08/2008	VIOL - FLAMMABLE FINISHES	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 1503.2.6 Smoking prohibited. Smoking shall be prohibited in flammable vapor areas and hazardous materials storage rooms associated with flammable finish processes. “No Smoking” signs complying with Section 310 shall be conspicuously posted in such areas. _____.Post "NO SMOKING" signs around the dip tanks, flammable liquid and gas storage areas and inside the repair shops.
08/08/2008	VIOL - FLAMMABLE FINISHES	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 1503.2.7 Welding warning signs. Welding, cutting and similar spark-producing operations shall not be conducted in or adjacent to flammable vapor areas or dipping or coating operations unless precautions have been taken to provide safety. Conspicuous signs with the following warning shall be posted in the vicinity of flammable vapor areas, dipping operations and paint storage rooms: NO WELDING THE USE OF WELDING OR CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN OR NEAR THIS AREA IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS. WELDING AND CUTTING SHALL BE DONE ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE. _____1.Post the above stated sign in a conspicuous location by the Dip tank, parts cleaner and by any flammable and combustible liquid or gas storage or use area.
08/08/2008	VIOL - FLAMMABLE FINISHES	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 1505.3.4 Dip-tank covers. Dip-tank covers allowed by Section 1505.4.1 shall be capable of manual operation and shall be automatic closing by approved automatic-closing devices designed to operate in the event of a fire. _____1.The large dip tank located outside shall have an approved automatic closing lid designed to operate in the event of a fire. NOTE: THE SOLVENT USED IS NON-FLAMMABLE AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE. SELF CLOSING LID NOT REQUIRED. _____2.Replace the missing fuseable link for the automatic closing lid on the small solvent parts cleaner located in the cleaning room.
08/08/2008	VIOL - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS,GEN	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 2703.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup. The person, firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the fire code official, cleanup may be initiated by the fire department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge. _____1.Clean,remove and properly dispose of the spilled used oil located around the used oil storage area.
08/08/2008	VIOL - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS,GEN	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 2703.5.1 Markings. Individual containers, cartons or packages shall be conspicuously marked or labeled in an approved manner. _____1.Post a permanent and durable sign in the used oil storage area stating "USED OIL" and label all used oil containers and tanks with the same wording.
08/08/2008	VIOL - COMPRESSED GASES	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 3003.5.3 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be by one of the following methods. _____1.Secure the compressed gas cylinders to a fixed object with one or more restraints to prevent the tanks from falling. ________________________________________________ (John E. Bieg, Fire Inspector, Tucson Fire Department) I, ______________________ have received a copy of this inspection report. (Building Representative) ______________________________ (Captain) Full inspection done by Inspector John E. Bieg Re-inspection scheduled on or after _____/_____/_____ Call Inspector Bieg at 235-4785 or 791-4502, if you have any further questions. All noted Tucson Fire Code violations have been corrected: _____/_____/_____ ______________________ John E. Bieg
08/08/2008	VIOL - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS	JBURGE	Correction Required	TFC 3403.5.1 Style.Warning signs shall be of a durable material. Signs warning of the hazard of flammable liquids shall have white lettering on a red background and shall read: DANGER— FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. Letters shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in stroke. _____1.Post the above stated sign where the flammable liquids and gases outdoor storage area is located.

Completed Inspections