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Fire Code Violation Notice: 679 Vicksburg Street

Original title: FIRE-044-2025 Massey Property Address: 679 Vicksburg Street, Deltona, FL 32725 Parcel ID: 8130-04-38-0350 Property Owner: Cesar Borges Tamara Pita Pinheiro 679 Vicksburg Street Deltona, FL 32725 Violation A: City of Deltona Ordinance, Chapter 42, Article IV, Fire Codes, Ch. 42-186. – Adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition, NFPA 1, CH. 1.12.8- The AHJ shall be authorized to require permits for conditions listed in 1.7.12.2, 1.7.12.5, and 1.7.12.6, unless otherwise permitted by 1.7.12.9. Corrective action: Obtain an issued permit for the change of occupancy classification (shed to apartment building) or restore space to original condition. Violation B: City of Deltona Ordinance, Chapter 42, Article IV, Fire Codes, Ch. 42-186. – Adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition, NFPA 101, CH. 30.3.5.1 – All buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved, suppressive automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 30.3.5.1 through 30.3.5.6. Corrective action: Install a supervised automatic fire sprinkler system throughout the structure. Installation shall be done with issued permit by City of Deltona and be conducted by a licensed fire sprinkler contractor. Violation C: City of Deltona Ordinance, Chapter 42, Article IV, Fire Codes, Ch. 42-186. – Adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition, NFPA 1, CH. 18.2.3.2.1- A fire apparatus access road shall be extended to within 50 ft (15m) of at least one exterior door that can be opened from the outside and the provided access to the interior of the building. Corrective action: Provide an approved fire department access road to the new apartment building, extending within 50 ft of at least one exterior door that provides access to the interior of the building. Fire department access roads shall have an unobstructed road with not less than 24 ft, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 17 ft, stabilized and capable of supporting a 32-ton emergency vehicle. Captain / Assistant Fire Marshal Samuel Schaller

March 25, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The property owners are required to bring the structure into compliance with fire safety standards, which includes installing a sprinkler system and ensuring emergency vehicle access, or face potential legal or financial penalties for non-compliance.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Cesar Borges and Tamara Pita Pinheiro

The property owners are responsible for correcting the identified fire code violations.

City of Deltona Fire Department

The department is responsible for enforcing fire safety codes and verifying compliance at the property.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 25, 2026.

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Summary

The City of Deltona has issued a fire code violation notice for a property at 679 Vicksburg Street due to the unauthorized conversion of a shed into an apartment. The property owners must either obtain the necessary permits and install required safety systems or return the structure to its original condition.

Key Facts

The property at 679 Vicksburg Street was converted from a shed to an apartment building without a permit.
Violation A: The owners must obtain a permit for the change of occupancy or restore the space to its original condition.
Violation B: The structure must be equipped with a supervised automatic fire sprinkler system installed by a licensed contractor.
Violation C: The property must provide an approved fire department access road within 50 feet of an exterior door.
Fire access roads must be at least 24 feet wide with 17 feet of vertical clearance.
Fire access roads must be stabilized to support a 32-ton emergency vehicle.
The notice cites the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition (NFPA 1 and NFPA 101).
The case is identified as FIRE-044-2025 and file number 15-10313.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the owners required to do?

They must either obtain the proper permits for the apartment conversion and install fire safety systems, or convert the building back into a shed.

What specific fire safety upgrades are needed?

The building requires a supervised automatic fire sprinkler system and a fire department access road that meets specific width, height, and weight-bearing requirements.

Why It Matters

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Strict Enforcement of Accessory Structures

The notice highlights the city's focus on ensuring that converted accessory structures meet the same fire safety standards as primary residential buildings.

City of Deltona

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Deltona“Local government body enforcing fire codes.”Map →

location679 Vicksburg Street, Deltona, FL 32725“Subject property address.”Map →

personCesar Borges“Property owner of 679 Vicksburg Street.”Map →

personSamuel Schaller“Captain / Assistant Fire Marshal issuing the notice.”Map →

personTamara Pita Pinheiro“Property owner of 679 Vicksburg Street.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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