Electrical permit history — 810 E Benson Hy

810 E Benson Hy, Tucson — built 1971, with 25 permits on record. Review electrical, HVAC and remodel history with links to official records.

Commercial property

810 E Benson Hy

Built 1971 — 1970s commercial stock · 25 permits on record; no permitted panel/service or HVAC work among them

Parcel
13214024E
Built
1971 (county record)
Jurisdiction
Tucson
Zoning
C-2
Assessor use
Motel
Parcel size
2.10 acres
Building area
32,448 sq ft (assessor record)
Sewer
No connection on file (sewer or septic status not confirmed by the record — verify on site)
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 810 E Benson Hy, 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 2024 fire construction permit is on file (and 1 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 2024 fire construction permit is on file (and 1 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 2024 (2 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. TF-FCP-0524-00407 — Fire alarm system and monitoring
  • 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.

Recorded sales (2)

Recorded transfers from the Pima County Assessor — 2 of 2
DatePriceType
2022-02-25$4,800,000Warranty Deed
2017-09-29$2,000,000Warranty 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: 2024-11-08 (TR-UTL-1124-02135) — PRJ281756-1: Cox to Overlash 295' to existing aerial and pull 154' through existing CATV conduit for system tie..

Permit history (25)

Permit history for this parcel — 8 of 25 records
DateRecordWhatStatusValue
2024-11-08finaledTR-UTL-1124-02135City permit recordRight-of-Way (ROW) - UtilityPRJ281756-1: Cox to Overlash 295' to existing aerial and pull 154' through existing CATV conduit for system tie.Complete
2024-10-25expired 2025-06-01TC-COM-1024-02060City permit recordCommercial BuildingSWG ClearanceIssued
2024-09-01TC-COM-0924-01706City permit recordCommercial BuildingRepair and Remodel building, electric & mechanicalExpired
2024-08-22expired 2025-02-18TC-RES-0824-04919City permit recordResidential Building - One or Two FamilyVOIDED DUPLICATE PERMIT The service has been disconnected since october 2023. Therer was an ownership change so the power bill was not paid.Void
2024-08-21expired 2025-03-16TC-RES-0824-04886City permit recordResidential Building - One or Two FamilyThe service has been disconnected since october 2023. Therer was an ownership change so the power bill was not paid.Issued
2024-08-21finaledTR-UTL-0824-01574City permit recordRight-of-Way (ROW) - UtilityCox to do a straight pole transfer (2) & pothole to transfer riser (1) for service repair order.Complete
2024-05-29finaledTF-FCP-0524-00407City permit recordFire ConstructionFire alarm system and monitoringComplete
2024-04-23TC-COM-0424-00723City permit recordCommercial BuildingCosmetic update to building exterior and room interiors, and repair vandalized items.Expired
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Permit history for this parcel — remaining 17 records
DateRecordWhatStatusValue
2023-11-29expired 2024-05-27TC-COM-1123-02749City permit recordAddition / alterationVOID - Duplicate Application. There is already a permit in process: TC-COM-1123-02751/1025 E BENSON HY - NORTH BLDG. Please process through the permit already in process or request a withdrawal prior to submitting additional permits. For further information, please contact Doris Benoit at doris.benoit@tucsonaz.gov - 520.633.9084 Building: North Building: convert (E) MOTEL into MULTI FAMILY APARTMENTS/ add new electric stove kitchen sink, fridge & counters.Void
2022-03-16expired 2025-02-15T22CM01921City permit recordDemolitionDEMOLITION OF EXISTING EXTERIOR DRYWALL SOFFITS AND 100 INTERIOR UNITS TILE, FIXTURES, INTERIOR PONInspections
2021-11-20T21CM09063City permit recordCommercial BuildingCHANGE OF USE FROM AN R-I CLASSIFICATION TO R-2Expired
2021-11-20T21CM09064City permit recordCommercial BuildingCHANGE OF USE FROM AN R-I CLASSIFICATION TO R-2Expired
2021-11-19T21OT00867City permit recordC-OF-OOBTAIL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FORM COMMERICIAL- TRAVELERS - ACCOMMODATION TO RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT STUDIO COMPLEXVoid
2021-09-10expired 2022-04-16DP21-0243City permit recordDevelopment PackageSite: American Best Value Inn, bike rack.Issued
2018-05-31finaledT18RW02447City permit recordROWN.367478 - This jobs trenches and places aerial in ESMT south of 46th St. & Evans Blvd. It trenches 6' of 1-4" PVC on E.46th St. Placing a total of 400' of aerial cable along E. 46th St. Two HH Access points on E. 46th St. TWO HH ACCESS POINTS ON E. 46TH ST AND EVANSFinal
2018-04-23finaledDP18-0094City permit recordDevelopment PackageSITEComplete
2018-04-23expired 2018-10-20T18CM03028City permit recordCOMBO196 SQ FT STORAGE SHEDExpired
2018-03-16T18CM02016City permit recordCOMBOSTORAGE SHEDWithdrwn
2015-06-11finaledT15BU00657City permit recordBUILDFIRE ALARMFinal
2013-06-12expired 2013-08-11T13EX00821City permit recordEXCAV24 LF CURB CUT. ASPHALT ENTRANCE.Closed
2008-12-19finaledT08CM03948City permit recordCOMBOHC CONVERSION RM #119, 120, & 121 REVISION 0NE: ADD ACCESSIBLE PARKINGFinal
2008-03-31finaledT08CM01041City permit recordCOMBOTI:MOTELFinal
2006-03-14finaledT06BU00558City permit recordBUILDAWNINGFinal
2006-03-03finaledT06OT00596City permit recordSIGN10743Final
2003-07-22finaledT03OT01321City permit recordSIGNSIGN:5826Final

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 (13)

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 13 records
DateRecordWhatStatus
2023-11-27CE-VIO1123-06640Code enforcement caseVegetationClosed - resolved
2023-10-02CE-VIO1023-05856Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
2023-09-04CE-VIO0923-05362Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
2023-08-18CE-VIO0823-05176Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseReferred
2023-06-27CE-VIO0623-04253Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
2023-06-26CE-VIO0623-04231Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
2023-06-24CE-VIO0623-04222Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
2023-05-29CE-VIO0523-03770Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
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Code enforcement history for this parcel — remaining 5 records
DateRecordWhatStatus
2023-05-29CE-VIO0523-03771Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseClosed - resolved
2017-11-22T17DV06303Code enforcement caseElectricalNoverify
2013-12-19T13DV09372Code enforcement caseSignComplian
2009-05-08finaledT09FR01575Code enforcement caseCode enforcement caseComplete
2006-08-01T06VL01048Code enforcement caseSignComplian

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 13214024E — 25 permits on file from 2003 to 2024 (5 commercial building, 4 combo, 2 right-of-way (row) - utility, 2 residential building - one or two family) and 13 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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