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Inspection History Details
Inspection Status: Correction Required
Inspection History: INSP - REINSPECTION
Case Number - T08FR00905
Inspection Description - INSP - REINSPECTION
Inspection Status - Correction Required
| Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2009 | INSP - REINSPECTION | Correction Required | REINSPECTION: The Tucson Fire Department has been conducting periodic fire safety re-inspections while this building has undergone extensive renovation. Below are some violations of the Tucson Fire Code ( 2006 International Fire Code with modifications) that shall be corrected in order to come into compliance. BUILDING 1 ___1.PROBLEM: Fire door near unit 1310 not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___2.PROBLEM: Fire door near unit 1207 not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. BUILDING 2 ___1.PROBLEM: Fire door near unit P232 not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___2.PROBLEM: Fire door 2nd floor middle of hall not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___3.PROBLEM: Fire door at 3rd floor South Exit not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___4.PROBLEM: Fire door at ground floor South exit not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___5.PROBLEM There is a large gap between bottom of door and floor. TFC-REFERENCE: 703.1 he required fire-resistance rating of fire resistance-rated construction shall be maintained. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Install door sweep to maintain fire resistive rating. BUILDING 3 ___1.PROBLEM: There is a large gap between bottom of door and floor. TFC-REFERENCE: 703.1 The required fire-resistance rating of fire resistance-rated construction shall be maintained. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Install door sweep to maintain fire resistive rating ___2.PROBLEM: The fire door on the third floor in the middle of the hall is being propped open by residents. TFC-REFERENCE: 703.2.1 Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than 1 inch high to read as follows: FIRE DOOR-DO NOT BLOCK. REQUIRED CORRECTION: You will post the above sign on that door on both sides. ___3.PROBLEM: Your emergency lighting is not working properly. TFC-REFERENCE: 1106.1 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. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Cause your emergency lights to operate properly. BUILDING 4 ___1.PROBLEM: Fire door on third floor North exit has a broken hinge and not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___2.PROBLEM: Fire door on second floor North exit not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___3.PROBLEM: Fire door on second floor middle of hall not closing properly. TFC REFERENCE: 703.2.3 Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer shall exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially open position. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Fire doors shall function properly. ___4.PROBLEM: There is a large gap between floor and bottom of the fire door. TFC-REFERENCE: 703.1 The required fire-resistance rating of fire resistance-rated construction shall be maintained. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Install door sweep to maintain fire resistive rating ___5.PROBLEM: There are two open wiring splices on second floor balcony on South side. TFC REFERENCE: 605.6 Open junction boxes and open wiring splices are prohibited. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Place an approved cover over open jbox and wiring splices. The Tucson Fire Department is committed to the protection of your property and your life safety.Your help as a business owner and as a citizen is greatly appreciated. Property Representative Signature: _________________________. Fire Inspector Signature: _________________________(791-4502). Reinspection Date: ___/___/___ or later. ___Approved ___Not Approved |