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Case: T13DV01536
Case Details
Entered Date:
03/14/2013
Applicant:
VISTA HERMOSA APTS, ATTN: MANAGEMENT
Description:
Unit #218 ---> KITCHEN FIRE
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV01536
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total Violations: 1
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 09/11/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-4. PERMITS REQUIRED. Unless otherwise exempt pursuant to section 301 of the Administrative Code, as adopted by reference per section 6-1 of this Code, or pursuant to any other ordinance or statute, no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter or by the technical codes adopted by the city shall be built, erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a permit first has been obtained from the building official in the manner provided in the administrative and building codes adopted by the city. The purpose of a permit is to ensure that all construction is inspected by qualified City of Tucson personnel as directed by ordinance to verify compliance with city codes. Failure to obtain proper permit with inspections and approvals shall deem the construction to be unsafe. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV01536
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 5
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 10/30/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 10/30/2013 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 10/30/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 10/30/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | LPUMPHRE | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV01536
Case Description: FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | GGOODMAN | Approved | VISITED SITE, MET WITH TFD INVESTIGATORS, FOUND A KITCHEN FIRE OCCURRED IN UNIT #218. FIRE STARTED ON TOP OF THE STOVE, FOUND FRONT BURNER STUCK IN THE ON POSTION. TENANT JERRY JACKSON MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT BURNER WAS FAULTY, NEEDED TO SHAKE OR DO DIFFERENT THINGS BUT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY COME ON. HE STARTED COOKING BUT THEN SAT DOWN (RESTING) AND THEN THE FIRE. TFD WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH SEVERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. MY FINDINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: > STOVE AND RANGE HOOD DAMAGED BY FIRE. > UPPER CABINETS DAMAGED BY FIRE >DRYWALL ON THE SOUTH SIDE KITCHEN WALL DAMAGED BY FIRE AND PARTIALLY REMOVED BY TFD. > STOVE ELECTRICAL EXPOSED BY TFD, POSSIBLE HEAT DAMAGE. POWER ORIGINALLY TURNED OFF AT MAIN SERVICE PANEL. ONE 20 AMP BREAKER LEFT ON IN THE SUB PANEL FOR LIGHTS IN BDRM AND HALL. GFCI OUTLETS IN BATHROOM AND KITCHEN RECEIVED POSSIBLE HEAT DAMAGE. > LIVINGROOM, HALLWAY, BATHROOM, AND BEDROOM RECEIVED SMOKE DAMAGE. RESTORED POWER AT THE MAIN SERVICE PANEL. LEFT ALL BUT ONE 20 AMP BREAKER OFF AT THE SUB PANEL. TWENTY AMP BREAKER TURNED LIGHTS ON IN THE BEROOM AND HALL. EXPLAINED TO THE MANAGER THAT ALL OTHER BREAKERS IN THE SUB PANEL WERE TO REMAIN OFF. ** TENANT MENTIONED HE HAD A PLACE TO STAY UNTIL HE COULD GET MOVED BACK IN. MANAGER EMIL MENTIONED THE UNIT NEXT DOOR WOULD BE OPENING UP, THAT OCCUPANT GAVE A TWO WEEK NOTICE AND WHEN IT OPENS UP THEY WOULD NEED TO CLEAN IT AND THEN HE COULD HAVE THE KEYS. EMERGENCY NOV TO VACATE WAS ISSUED TO MANAGER EMIL METZGER, NOV INCLUDED 16-4 PERMITS REQUIRED, AND UNIT WAS POSTED. JERRY WAS TO REMOVE NECESSARY BELONGINGS AND RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE UNIT. JERRY JACKSON 829-2959 TENANT EMIL METZGER 520-668-0222 MANAGER |
| 10/30/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | LPUMPHRE | Approved | Compliant. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Case Number - T13DV01536
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 06/10/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 09/11/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 10/30/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 06/10/2013 | RESEARCH |
| 03/15/2013 | 8-5 CITY COMM EMERGENCY |