Electrical permit history — 1801 E 1st St

1801 E 1st St, Tucson — built 2004, with 26 permits on record. Review electrical, HVAC and remodel history with links to official records.

Commercial property

1801 E 1st St

Built 2004 — 2000s commercial stock · 26 permits on record; no permitted panel/service or HVAC work among them

Parcel
12402008A
Built
2004 (county record)
Jurisdiction
Tucson
Zoning
R-3
Assessor use
Club Lodge Fraternal/Sorority
Parcel size
0.72 acres
Building area
19,806 sq ft (assessor record)
Sewer
Connection on file (2003) (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 1801 E 1st St, 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 operational 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 operational 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 safetyCurrentA newer 2026 permit for the same system is recorded as “Issued” — The work was permitted, but final completion is not confirmed. The permit description states “Installation of Dialer only”. Last permitted 2021 (5 years 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. T21FC00773 — INSTALLED (2) CONTROL RELAYS TO RELEASE DOOR HOLDERS.
  • 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

    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.

Most recent permit on record for this parcel: 2026-08-05 (TF-FOP-0826-01033) — Annual General Operational Permit.

Permit history (26)

Permit history for this parcel — 8 of 26 records
DateRecordWhatStatusValue
2026-08-05TF-FOP-0826-01033City permit recordFire OperationalAnnual General Operational PermitFees paid
2026-06-23expires 2027-01-29TF-FCP-0626-00414City permit recordFire ConstructionInstallation of Dialer onlyIssued
2025-08-11finaledTF-FOP-0825-01090City permit recordFire OperationalFraternityComplete
2025-07-31expired 2026-02-01TS-PRM-0725-00323City permit recordFence / wall(1) New illuminated wall signIssued
2024-08-13finaledTF-FOP-0824-00926City permit recordFire OperationalFiji HouseComplete
2023-08-10finaledTF-FOP-0823-01369City permit recordFire OperationalPermit of Assembly - FraternityComplete
2023-04-24finaledTR-ROW-0423-00665City permit recordRight-of-Way (ROW)UPSILON ALPHA OF PHI GAMA SPOT ONE 40 YD OT ROFF AT 1801 E 1ST ST ON 1ST STREETComplete
2023-01-23finaledTF-FOP-0123-00399City permit recordFire OperationalAnnual Assembly PermitComplete
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Permit history for this parcel — remaining 18 records
DateRecordWhatStatusValue
2022-01-19finaledT22FO00058City permit recordFIREOPEROCC 260Final
2021-12-02T21FC00873City permit recordFIRECONSJOHNSON CONTROL TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL ACCESS CONTROL FOR EXISTING DOORS. FACP WILL BE CONNECTED BY FACP VENDOR.Withdrwn
2021-10-14finaledT21FC00773City permit recordFIRECONSINSTALLED (2) CONTROL RELAYS TO RELEASE DOOR HOLDERS.Final
2021-08-03finaledT21CM06290City permit recordCommercial BuildingInstall new conduit and wire from existing panel to 208/240V 30A receptacle into kitchen for a new sComplete
2020-10-08T20FC00655City permit recordFIRECONSinstall access control for 6 doors using electric strikes with free egressWithdrwn
2020-09-22finaledT20FO00474City permit recordFIREOPEROCC LOADFinal
2019-06-27expired 2019-12-24T19OT00594City permit recordFence / wall2-ILLUM WALL SIGNExpired
2011-10-14finaledT11OT01948City permit recordSIGNSIGN 19971Final
2009-01-22C10-02-15City permit recordPool / spaC10-02-15 PHI GAMMA DELTA FIJI HOUSE (T02CM00533) The applicant's property located at the northeast corner of Martin Avenue and 1st Street. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building on the property and replace it as approved by the City Engineer. (*) Board note to the applicant: The Board granted the variances based, in part, on the applicant's stated agreement, in testimony to the Board, that it will require all residents of the Phi Gamma Delta House who have cars while in residence to obtain a University of Arizona parking permit or alternate permit for off-site parking, that the applicant will maintain a record for each such resident including the vehicle year/make/model, vehicle license number and off-site permit identification information and that such records shall be available for inspection by area businesses and property owners. Should the applicant's efforts in this matter fall short of the agreement reached with the neighbors, the variances granted this project may be brought back to the Board for further review. In the event that any further hearings are necessary in this matter the applicant shall pay the fees for such hearings.with a new student fraternity house. The applicant is requesting the zoning approval necessary to delete the offstreet parking and loading space requirements for the project and to provide building setbacks, landscaping and floor area ratios as indicated on the submitted plans. The applicant is requesting the following variances for the project: 1) Delete the required 47 off-street parking spaces; 2) Delete the required two (2) loading zones (12' x 35'); 3) Reduce the west street perimeter yard setback on Martin Street from the required 24 to 40 feet to 12 feet; 4) Allow for an increase in floor area ratio from 0.75 to 0.83; and 5) Allow for turf along First Street as indicated on plan submitted to the Board. DECISION: VARIANCES 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5: (*) GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS. A. All residents who drive automobiles to Phi Gamma Delta House shall be encouraged to obtain valid University of Arizona parking permit and park within designated Campus facilities as a requirement of residency in the House. B. Project to be in compliance with the development criteria and policies of the University Village Area Plan and the University Village Design Guidelines as determined by the City of Tucson. C. Area between the north exterior stairwell and the paved alley be curbed or elevated by concrete slab to prevent parking in these areas. D. Occupancy of the building be limited to 67 persons. E. Loading space be provided north of the building as indicated on the submitted site plan and as approved by the City Engineer.Efectuat
2009-01-22completed 2009-01-22C10-02-15 VarianceZoning ComplianceC10-02-15 PHI GAMMA DELTA FIJI HOUSE (T02CM00533) The applicant's property located at the northeast corner of Martin Avenue and 1st Street. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building on the property and replace it as approved by the City Engineer. (*) Board note to the applicant: The Board granted the variances based, in part, on the applicant's stated agreement, in testimony to the Board, that it will require all residents of the Phi Gamma Delta House who have cars while in residence to obtain a University of Arizona parking permit or alternate permit for off-site parking, that the applicant will maintain a record for each such resident including the vehicle year/make/model, vehicle license number and off-site permit identification information and that such records shall be available for inspection by area businesses and property owners. Should the applicant's efforts in this matter fall short of the agreement reached with the neighbors, the variances granted tEffectuated
2003-09-09expired 2003-11-08T03EX00975City permit recordEXCAVEXCAV:RELOCATE SCUPPER 20LFClosed
2003-04-08expired 2010-12-11T03BU00881City permit recordBUILDFIRE SPKR:FIRE ALARM SYSTEMClosed
2003-01-24finaledT03BU00201City permit recordBUILDKITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMFinal
2003-01-09finaledT03BU00061City permit recordSPKLRFIRE SPKR:ADD 307Final
2002-12-11expired 2003-02-09T02EX01425City permit recordEXCAVEXCAV:37 LF HCS/MANHOLEClosed
2002-07-25expired 2002-09-23T02EX00856City permit recordEXCAVEXCAV:INSTALL HCSClosed
2002-01-31finaledT02CM00533City permit recordCOMBOFRATERNITY HOUSEC of o
2002-01-23expired 2010-12-11T02BU00193City permit recordDEMODEMO:FRAT HOUSEClosed

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 (8)

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 — 8 of 8 records
DateRecordWhatStatus
2011-09-09T11DV07204Code enforcement caseRefuseComplian
2011-01-12T11FR00116Code enforcement caseFireField
2009-10-23finaledT09FR03350Code enforcement caseFireComplete
2009-07-20finaledT09FR02378Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseComplete
2008-09-15finaledT08FR02776Code enforcement caseFireComplete
2007-01-24finaledT07FR00189Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseComplete
2005-09-26finaledT05FR01501Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseComplete
2004-09-30finaledT04FR00424Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseComplete

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 12402008A — 26 permits on file from 2002 to 2026 (5 fire operational, 3 firecons, 3 excav, 2 fence / wall) and 8 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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