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Case: T06FR02516

Parcel: 141090300


Addresses:

7960 S KOLB RD


Inspection Status: Approved

Inspection History: INSP - FULL

Case Number - T06FR02516

Inspection Description - INSP - FULL

Inspection Status - Approved

Date Description Inspector Results Comments
06/07/2007 INSP - FULL Approved ABATED
12/11/2006 INSP - FULL Correction Required FIRE INSPECTION REPORT for 7960-7980 S. Kolb
MER Corporation
ATTN: Kevin Loutfy
7960 S. Kolb
Tucson AZ..85706

Mr. Loufty

The Tucson Fire Department has conducted a fire safety inspection at the above stated business. Below is a list of violations that shall be corrected to provide compliance with the applicable codes, regulations and ordinances. Compliance is required by the 2003 International Fire Code with modifications.


Violations:
7960 S. Kolb

Hazardous Communications
3305.2.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Inventory Statements required. Detailed Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS) complying with the requirements of Section 407 shall be prepared and submitted to the local emergency planning committee, the fire code official, and the local fire department.

Corridors
1006.1 Illumination required. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied.
· North Corridor Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times including the operation of the sign by battery back-up.
· Southwest corridor shall have the exit signs illuminated



Battery Lab 1:
1. 703.1 Maintenance. The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction (including walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, partitions and floors) 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.
· Replace missing ceiling tiles throughout the business

2. 3003.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured against accidental dislodgment.
3. 605.5 Do not use extension cord as a substitute for permanent wiring
· Refrigerator

Battery Lab #2:
1. 3003.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured against accidental dislodgment:
2. 703.1 Maintain fire resistive construction: replace missing ceiling tiles on the South wall

Room # 210:
605.5 Do not use extension cord as a substitute for permanent wiring.

Casting Room:
1. 703.1 Maintain fire resistive construction-replace missing ceiling tiles.
2. 315.2 Maintain better housekeeping practices
· This room shall be better organized.
· The kilns shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the building code.

Electrical Room:
1. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring.
2. 1006.1 Emergency lighting shall operate
3. 605.3 Place blanks in the electrical panel where the breakers are missing

7960 Boiler Room:
1. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
2. 407 Properly label all containers outside the boiler room

Office 115A:
605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring

Office 106:
3003.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured against accidental dislodgment
· 2 each

Office G104
703.1 Maintain Fire Resistive construction
· Replace missing ceiling tiles

Office 119A
605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
P.T.A.
605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
· PTA Machine

Flammable Liquids Storage Room
407.2 MSDS
· The MSDS outside this room are weathered and hard to manage. Provide weather protection for the MSDS and arrange in an orderly manner.

Carbon Foam Room:
1. 703.1 Maintain fire resistive construction-
· replace missing or damaged ceiling tiles
2. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
· Currently there is a cord that extends through the roof
3. 3003.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured against accidental dislodgment
4. 704.1 Floor openings shall be adequately protected
· Currently there is an opening in this room which has a board over it. This is not substantial enough to prevent falling into it.;

Office P314
605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
2703.1.1 Chemical storage shall not exceed Maximum Allowable Quantities and shall be properly separated from incompatibles.

TEM Room
703.1 Maintain Fire Resistive construction--Replace missing ceiling tiles


7980 S. Kolb

1006.3 Illumination emergency power. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premise's electrical supply. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the following areas:
· Exit access corridors, passageways and aisles in rooms and spaces which require two or more means of egress.
· Exit access corridors and exit stairways located in buildings required to have two or more exits.

MMIC
605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring

Room #9
3003.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured against accidental dislodgment

Room #8 Ceramic Lab
703.1 Maintain Fire Resistive construction--Replace missing ceiling tiles


Room #6
703.1 Maintain Fire Resistive construction--Replace missing ceiling tiles

Room #4
1. 3003.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured against accidental dislodgment
2. 901.6 Fire Extinguisher shall be serviced annually
3. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring

North Corridor
1006.1 Illumination required. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied.
· North Corridor Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times including the operation of the sign by battery back-up.

South Corridor
1027.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.

1027.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice.
· Maintain exits free from obstructions-currently there is stock blocking exits (West)

Carbon/Carbon Rollout Room
1. 901.6 Do not hang anything from the sprinkler piping
2. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
· Crane

Room #20
1. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
2. 407.1 Provide a sign on the Door indicating contents of the room

Room #19
1. 3405.3.6.2 Listed and approved machines. Parts cleaning and degreasing conducted in listed and approved machines in accordance with Section 3405.3.6.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 3405.3.6.2.1 through 3405.3.6.2.7.
· Proved a solder link for your parts cleaner

2. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring

Room #18
315.2 Storage in buildings.
· Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly….




Room #15
1. 315.2.1 Ceiling clearance.
· A minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings.
2. 315.2 Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly….
· Maintain 24 inches of aisle width

Room #14
1. 315.3 Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly….
2. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring
· Currently there are three extension cord in this room that must be removed

Modular Unit
1. 105.6.25 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for operation of industrial ovens regulated by Chapter 21.
· You are hereby ordered to obtain a permit to utilize you modular unit to conduct the operation of the furnace/oven you have in the building.

2. 605.5 Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring


The Tucson Fire Department is committed to the protection of your property. Your help as a business owner and as a citizen is greatly appreciated.

__________________________________________________
Property owner or Property Representative Signature
_________________________________
Abatement Date
__________________________
Captain Signature

Sincerely,


Jimmy R. Davis, Jr.
Fire Inspector
Tucson Fire Department
797 E. Ajo
Tucson, AZ 85713-5011
(520) 791-4502 fire prevention center