Case: T13DV04271
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/20/2013
Applicant:
PATEL RAMESH S & KANCHAN R DBA RIVIERA
Description:
COMMUNICATION CALLED THAT T.F.D. ON SITE WITH AN ELECTRICAL FIRE
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV04271
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total Violations: 8
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/19/2013 | 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. |
| 07/19/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (1) All dwellings and dwelling units shall be provided with electrical service. Electrical facilities connected to or in any building or structure are to be maintained hazard-free and in a state of good repair. The electrical system shall be free from such hazards as bare wiring; overloaded circuits or services; equipment not properly grounded; over-fused circuits; misuse of wiring, including the use of extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring; non-approved wiring; and wiring exposed to moisture or extreme heat. Broken, loose, frayed, inoperable, defective or missing portions of the electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fixtures and fixture coverings shall be repaired or replaced. (2) All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable laws. |
| 07/19/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (5) When a structure is equipped with a gas supply system, it must be installed and maintained in a safe, hazard-free condition. |
| 07/19/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(c) STAIRWAYS, DECKS AND PORCHES. All stairways, decks and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be capable of supporting the load and resisting all forces placed thereon by normal use. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads, and shall be maintained in good condition. |
| 07/19/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(f) ADDRESS DISPLAY. (1) General requirements: a. All structures, whether new or existing, designed for human occupancy or use which have an assigned address shall display the address in a manner to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. e. The complete address shall be displayed on all corner buildings at a street intersection, for each side of the building facing any street. f. Addresses shall be displayed and visible from both directions of approaching vehicular travel. g. Numbers and letters shall be made of durable and clearly visible material. Paint shall not be considered durable for building addresses. h. Numbers and letters shall be of colors contrasting with the background of the sign or wall to which they are attached. i. Numbers and letters shall have a minimum proportion ratio of height to width of six to one (6:1). The formula is w = h/6, where w is width and h is height in inches. j. Numbers shall not be spelled. k. All height requirements stated in this section are minimum sizes. |
| 07/19/2013 | UDC, Sec. 10.3.5. VIOLATION OF A SITE PLAN Failure to comply with conditions placed on an approved site plan shall constitute a violation of the UDC. |
| 07/23/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(1) The presence and operations of window openings, size and condition of exits, bars, grills, grates covering windows and openings shall allow for safe and rapid egress in emergency situations. At least one window and all doors in living/sleeping rooms in dwelling units must have an operable release mechanism that allows safe and rapid egress without the use of separate tools. |
| 07/23/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) EXTERIOR SURFACES. (1) Weather protection. All weather-exposed exterior surfaces of every building, including windows and doors, shall provide weather protection. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and to exclude moisture and dampness. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV04271
Case Description: FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total Completed Inspections - 13
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | RVIDAL | Approved | Received call from Martin Lopez that T.F.D. on site with an electrical fire. Did meet on site and T.F.D. and T.E.P. waiting to have inspection on the damage to the electrical panel where damaged from some one working on the panel and dropped a screwdriver on the buss-bar. The person working on the panel was injuried and taken to the hospital for burns. The panel was damage to where the power cound not be left on and the cut out fuses have been pulled taking the power from the whole complex leaving no power. The motel has 14 rooms that were occupied and the owner of the property gave back the money to look for some where else to stay until the repairs completed. The main disconnect had double tapping and went to the another panel on the other side of the building and that panel has issues that will need to be addressed when the other panels are replaced. The property has other issues with the electrical system through out and that will be address with the area inspector. The owner had 2-electrical contractors on the site and one was not able to do the work due to the size of the job. Berts electric was to small to have the work done. Cascade Electric was to look at the damage and will be working with the owner on a price to try and get the power back on a tempoary bases to open up some of the rooms. While walking the property did smell gas and Southwest gas was called to the porperty to check the water heaters for leaks. The line test failed and the gas was removed at 3-meters leaving no gas to the property. The Red Cross was called to the site and was cancelled due to the owner was going to give the tenants back their money to look for another place to stay until the repairs are completed and able to stay on the property. Will meet at the site with the contractor to look on what needs to be done to get the power back on with Rick Hollander. RV. |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | RVIDAL | Approved | |
| 12/02/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | RVIDAL | Approved | Did talk to the supervisor of the project and the plans are still being worked on and will require stamps from an engineer and architect before approved. The drawings are including all the changes made on the site. They are hoping in the next couple weeks that the permit will be issued or added the existing permit. Will check in 30 days. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - FIRE AT COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Case Number - T13DV04271
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 06/24/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 08/30/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 01/29/2015 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 06/28/2013 | REFERENCE |