Electrical permit history — 1795 W Ajo Wy

1795 W Ajo Wy, Tucson — built 1979, with 29 permits on record. Review electrical, HVAC and remodel history with links to official records.

Commercial property

1795 W Ajo Wy

Built 1979 — 1970s commercial stock · 29 permits on record; no permitted panel/service or HVAC work among them

Parcel
11941176D
Built
1979 (county record)
Jurisdiction
Tucson
Zoning
C-2
Assessor use
Restaurant Fast Food
Parcel size
1.17 acres
Building area
3,896 sq ft (assessor record)
Sewer
Connection on file (1979, 1994, 2012) (county sewer connection records)
Flood zone
X — minimal flood hazard (FEMA)
Historic preservation
Not on file (City of Tucson HP layers)

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County aerial photograph centered on 1795 W Ajo Wy, parcel outlined

Pima County orthophoto (Pictometry 2024 / PAG 2023 / NAIP 2023 mosaic) — parcel outlined in yellow. Aerials can predate recent work and show nothing about what is inside; context, not evidence.

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  • Electrical service & distributionNot in this windowNothing in the permit records we read for this parcel that names this system. Worth knowing: a 2025 fire construction permit is on file (and 2 more like it) — work like this is often folded into a larger permit without being named, so open that record and check its scope before concluding anything. That does not mean the gear is original — only that nothing has been permitted here recently. Where it matters is capacity: obsolete distribution lines carry breaker and fusible-switch lead times that turn an outage into a shutdown, and that is worth knowing before a new tenant or a new rooftop unit. Separately from replacement: NFPA 70E expects the arc-flash study to be reviewed at least every five years, or after any change to the service.
  • Heating, cooling & mechanicalNot in this windowNothing in the permit records we read for this parcel that names this system. Worth knowing: a 2025 fire construction permit is on file (and 2 more like it) — work like this is often folded into a larger permit without being named, so open that record and check its scope before concluding anything. Packaged rooftop units work harder in Tucson than almost anywhere, so 12 to 15 years is a realistic service life rather than the 15 to 20 the industry quotes. Worth confirming from the equipment nameplate rather than the record. Replacing a rooftop unit is also an electrical question: the new unit's minimum circuit ampacity and its disconnect often differ from the old one.
  • Fire alarm & life safetyCurrentLast permitted 2025 (1 year ago). Panels and devices age out on their own schedule, and the code moves underneath them — a system that was compliant when installed is not automatically compliant now. TF-FCP-0825-00691 — REPLACING NON-FUNCTIONAL FACP WITH EXACT MODEL (FC-901)
  • RoofNot in this windowNothing in the permit records we read for this parcel that names this system. Roof age matters electrically too: it sets what can be penetrated for new rooftop units, conduit, or solar.

A found permit means a lot. A missing one means less. We read the City of Tucson’s own permit file, not a recent extract of it — back to about 2006, and into the 1990s on properties with that much history. Microfiche before then was never fully digitised. Every record links to the city’s official file. A blank line does not say nothing was done: work gets done without permits all the time. The only way to know what is actually installed is to look at it.

What that usually means electrically

  • Era-based check — high priority

    Distribution gear this age is frequently past the point where the manufacturer still supports it. Breakers and fusible switches for obsolete lines can carry long lead times, which turns an outage into a shutdown. The permit record does not confirm this; an on-site inspection is required.

  • Era-based check

    NFPA 70E expects arc-flash studies to be reviewed at least every five years, or after any change to the service. Buildings this age often have labeling that no longer matches the installed gear. The permit record does not confirm this; an on-site inspection is required.

  • Worth confirming

    Food service carries heavy, cycling kitchen loads and exhaust interlocks. Capacity and existing panel space are the first things to verify on any remodel.

  • Worth confirming

    A pool or spa was permitted in 2022. Pool equipment brings its own bonding grid, GFCI requirements, and usually a subpanel — and the bonding rules have tightened since, so older installations are worth verifying.

Recorded sales (2)

Recorded transfers from the Pima County Assessor — 2 of 2
DatePriceType
2004-12-29$725,000Special Warranty Deed
2003-08-13$472,052Special Warranty Deed

Recorded sales are the sales the Pima County Assessor has on file from affidavits of property value — not every transfer, not listings, and not a valuation. Parties are never shown here. A sale with no permitted electrical work since is worth knowing before the next sale or a remodel.

Most recent permit on record for this parcel: 2025-08-25 (TF-FCP-0825-00691) — REPLACING NON-FUNCTIONAL FACP WITH EXACT MODEL (FC-901).

Permit history (29)

Permit history for this parcel — 8 of 29 records
DateRecordWhatStatusValue
2025-08-25finaledTF-FCP-0825-00691City permit recordFire ConstructionREPLACING NON-FUNCTIONAL FACP WITH EXACT MODEL (FC-901)Complete
2023-02-13TF-FOP-0223-00504City permit recordFire OperationalVOID-PLEASE SUBMIT GENERAL OPERATIONAL PERMIT - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY PERMIT - YOU ALREADY HAVE COMPRESSED GASES PERMIT - Compressed GasesVoid
2023-02-03finaledTR-UTL-0223-00764City permit recordRight-of-Way (ROW) - UtilityREFER TO PREVIOUS PERMIT # T22RW00096. 30 DAY PERMIT NEEDED PLEASE. EXCAVATING A 5X5 TRENCH AT 1795 W AJO WAY TO REPLACE GAS SERVICE IN ROW IN ASPHALT AND DIRT AND POSSIBLY CONCRETE. TRENCH WILL BE LOCATED APPROX 165' SOUTH OF NORTH P/L AND 5' WEST OF EAST CURB OF S MISSION RD.Complete
2023-01-20finaledTF-FOP-0123-00391City permit recordFire OperationalCompressed Gases PermitComplete
2023-01-19TF-FOP-0123-00376City permit recordFire OperationalVOID RESUBMITTED PERMIT#TF-FOP-0123-00391-Compressed Gases PermitVoid
2022-01-13finaledT22RW00096City permit recordPool / spa5X5 BELLHOLE ON BLACKTOP ROW. WILL TRENCH EAST IN DIRT AND CONCRETE TO PROPERTY. *Crews may be working Saturdays from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. ** PROOF OF NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING. PAVEMENT PATCH TYPE SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE TO THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE CITY OF TUCSON PUBLIC UTILITY ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. IN THE EVENT THAT WEEKEND OR AFTER-HOURS WORK IS INTENDED, CONTACT COT INSPECTION STAFF. DAN ROBERTSON AT 520-400-6722 OR TOM ADKINS AT 520-400-3813. BUS STOP IN THE AREA, CONTACT SUN TRAN DISPATCH, AT 520-206-8934 AND/OR BEA PAULUS AT 520-206-8826 AT LEAST 48-BUSINESS HOURS PRIOR TO START OF WORK FOR COORDINATION. Pavement cut. Possible cutting of sidewalk...? Not much else known of this work.Complete
2018-05-03finaledT18FO00368City permit recordFIREOPERINSTALL CO2 ALARM SYSTEM FOR BULK CO2Final
2017-05-18finaledT17FO00441City permit recordFIREOPERPermit for Place of Assembly - OCCUPANCY 68Final
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Permit history for this parcel — remaining 21 records
DateRecordWhatStatusValue
2017-05-18finaledT17FO00442City permit recordFIREOPERPermit for Carbon Dioxide System Used for Beverage DispensingFinal
2017-05-18finaledT17FO00443City permit recordFIREOPERPermit for Flammable and Combusitble Liquids Class IIIBFinal
2016-03-22finaledT16EX00963City permit recordEXCAVSTARTING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 1775 W AJO WAY BEGIN WITH 160' OF OVERLASH HEADING NORTH, THEN RISER DOWN AND TRENCH/BORE 260' STILL HEADING NORTH AND SET A SERVICE PED. 41520150000CTU0548Final
2016-03-22finaledT16TC00710City permit recordBARRICADSTARTING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 1775 W AJO WAY BEGIN WITH 160' OF OVERLASH HEADING NORTH, THEN RISER DOWN AND TRENCH/BORE 260' STILL HEADING NORTH AND SET A SERVICE PED. 41520150000CTU0548Final
2012-11-06finaledT12OT01529City permit recordSIGNBANNERS; 45 DAY; 11/06/12 - 12/21/12Final
2012-11-06expired 2013-05-20T12OT01530City permit recordSIGNPENNANTS; 10 DAYS, 11/07/12 - 11/17/12Expired
2012-10-25expired 2013-10-01T12OT01489City permit recordSIGNSIGN 20805Expired
2012-10-24finaledT12BU01265City permit recordBUILDFIRE ALARMFinal
2012-10-23expired 2013-04-23T12OT01473City permit recordSIGN1- ILLUM DF SIGN W/ READER BOARD & SHOPPING CENTERSign-pc
2012-10-19T12OT01463City permit recordSIGNSIGNVoid
2012-09-19finaledT12OT01346City permit recordFence / wallSIGN PERMIT to install: (6) ILLU. WALL SIGNS: 4@13.68 SQF, 2@39.17 SQF (2) NON ILLU. CANOPY SIGNS: 2.49 SQFT EA. (2) ILLU. DIRECTIONALS @ 3.75 SQF EA (3) ILLU MENU BOARDS: 1@ 9.92, & 2 @ 43.31 SQFT +4 INCIDENTAL: DRIVE THRU, ORDER HERE(illu.), (2)WELCOMEFinal
2012-09-13finaledT12BU01074City permit recordSPKLRInstall 98 fire sprinklers & 95" of 4" underground pipingFinal
2012-09-05expired 2012-11-04T12EX00469City permit recordEXCAVTRENCH 10' OF DIRT AND SIDEWALK TO INSTALL NEW 4" FIRE SERVICE AND 2' WATER SERVICE ON MISSION ROADClosed
2012-09-04finaledT12BU01029City permit recordBUILDINSTALL:3 KITCHEN HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEMSFinal
2012-08-02expired 2012-10-01T12EX00411City permit recordEXCAVEXCA:PLACING CURB AND SIDEWALK:20' SECTION OR OF SIDEWALKClosed
2012-07-13expired 2013-01-26T12BU00859City permit recordDEMODEMO RETAIL BUILDINGExpired
2012-05-10finaledT12CM02618City permit recordCOMBONEW RESTAURANT AT AJO WAYC of o
2012-01-11finaledDP12-0006City permit recordDevelopment Package1795 W AJO WYComplete
2001-01-17expired 2001-07-16T01BU00108City permit recordAddition / alterationADDITION:REMOVE & REPL AWNINGExpired
1999-01-11finaledT99PL00045City permit recordPLUMBGAS LINE:PRESSURE TESTFinal
1997-11-25finaledT97PL02076City permit recordPLUMBGAS LINE:PRESSURE TESTFinal

How to read the status column: Final / Complete / C of O — city records show the permit was finalized. Issued — the work was permitted, but final completion is not confirmed. Applied / In review / Approved / Fees paid — proposed, not completion. Expired — the permit expired without a confirmed final status. Void / Withdrawn / Canceled — not evidence the work was installed. Any other status is shown exactly as the issuing office records it, without a completion reading.

Code enforcement (4)

Code cases and housing-code violations recorded against this parcel, by category. Closed cases stay on the record, and most of these are closed — check the status column. We show the category and the official record number rather than the complaint text, which often names people who have nothing to do with the property.

Code enforcement history for this parcel — 4 of 4 records
DateRecordWhatStatus
2022-04-07T22DV02325Code enforcement caseRefuseComplian
2013-11-20T13DV08683Code enforcement caseVegetationNoverify
2013-06-06T13DV03938Code enforcement caseSignComplian
2011-03-02T11DV01272Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseCourtcmp

Record numbers link to the City of Tucson’s official file. Highlighted rows are the ones that imply electrical work or an unpermitted-work finding.

This is an inference from public records — the year a structure was built, how it is classified, and what has been permitted. It is not an inspection, and nothing here confirms what is actually installed at this address. The only way to know is to look in the panel. See an error in this public-record report? Report a correction · About this data.

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How this report was built

This is a reading of public records for parcel 11941176D — 29 permits on file from 1997 to 2025 (5 sign, 4 fireoper, 3 fire operational, 3 excav) and 4 code enforcement cases — assembled from the Pima County parcel file, the City of Tucson’s Property Research Online file (permits back to about 2006, further on some parcels), and the City’s GIS permit and code-enforcement layers (2022 onward). Public records last checked 2026-08-17; the record is re-read at least weekly. Each permit and code case links to its official file. The verdicts are inferences from what was permitted and when, and from the era the building went up; they are not an inspection, and nothing here confirms what is installed. A permit that is present is strong evidence; a permit that is absent is weak evidence — plenty of work is never permitted, and older county records were only partly moved online.

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