Case: T10DV03409
Case Details
Entered Date:
05/25/2010
Applicant:
WESLEY E WILLIAMS, ATTN: JAMES C WILLIAMS
Description:
House Fire
Case Violations
Case Number: T10DV03409
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Violations: 2
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 06/14/2010 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (1) All dwellings and dwelling units shall be provided with electrical service. Electrical facilities connected to or in any building or structure are to be maintained hazard-free and in a state of good repair. The electrical system shall be free from such hazards as bare wiring; overloaded circuits or services; equipment not properly grounded; over-fused circuits; misuse of wiring, including the use of extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring; non-approved wiring; and wiring exposed to moisture or extreme heat. Broken, loose, frayed, inoperable, defective or missing portions of the electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fixtures and fixture coverings shall be repaired or replaced. (2) All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable laws. |
| 06/14/2010 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-4. PERMITS REQUIRED. Unless otherwise exempt pursuant to section 301 of the Administrative Code, as adopted by reference per section 6-1 of this Code, or pursuant to any other ordinance or statute, no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter or by the technical codes adopted by the city shall be built, erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a permit first has been obtained from the building official in the manner provided in the administrative and building codes adopted by the city. The purpose of a permit is to ensure that all construction is inspected by qualified City of Tucson personnel as directed by ordinance to verify compliance with city codes. Failure to obtain proper permit with inspections and approvals shall deem the construction to be unsafe. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T10DV03409
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2010 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 12/01/2010 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 12/01/2010 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 12/01/2010 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | LPUMPHRE | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T10DV03409
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2010 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | MROMERO | Approved | TFD CALLOUT FOR HOUSE FIRE ARRIVAL ON SITE SHOWS SFR; CONTENT FIRE, TFD HAS ALREADY LEFT SITE. FIRE IN BACK OF HOME ON PORCH COUCH FIRE. NO SIGN OF STRUCTUAL DAMAGE, ONLY CHARRING OF RAFTERS AND UNDER OVERHANG. ELECTRCAL SERVICE PANEL WITH HAZARDOUS MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE PANEL TO INCLUDE ADDED CURCUITS IN SERVICE PANEL, ILLEGAL TERMINATIONS IN SERVICE PANEL, PANEL LACKING COVER PLATE, BONDING AND GROUNDING NOT DONE PROPERLY, MIXING OF BREAKERS, UNDERSIZED WIRING. HAZARDOUS AND UNPERMITTED WIRING FOUND FOR DRYER IN KITCHEN. HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL WIRNG THROUGHOUT ADDITION WITH ILLEGAL TERMINATIONS. ROMEX NOT IN CONDUIT, ROMEX HANGING AND FROM CEILING. JBOXES WITHOUT PROPER COVER PLATES, AND BEING USED TO HANG ITEMS. ZIPP CORD SPLICED INTO ROMEX. INTERIOR OF DWELLING SHOWS WESTSIDE OF HOME ADDITON ADDED TO HOME WHICH APPEARS TO BE AN ENCLOSER OF CARPORT AND PORCH TO MAKE BEDROOM AND LIVING ROOM EVIDENT BY REAR ROOM PLYWOOD WITH STUDS RUNNING HORIZONTAL, NOT VERTICAL. PANELING NOT FINISHED IN ROOMS. CEILING NOT COMPLETED, LACKING INSULLATION AND DRYWALL. EXTERIOR OF DWELLING SHOWS PORCH INCLOSER WHICH APPEARS TO BE ADDED WITHOUT PERMITS, STEEL STUDS AND RAFTERS MOUNTED TO MAIN DWELLING, CEILING RAFTERS ARE BOWING. NO NOTICE GIVEN TO OWNER. PERMITS REQIURED FOR ADDITON AND SERVICE PANEL AND FOR WIRING. NOV TO BE SENT OUT FOR ADDITION TO DWELLING. AREA INSPECTOR TO FOLLOW UP 26 JULY 2010. |
| 12/01/2010 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | LPUMPHRE | Approved | Inspectors Pumphrey & Cox arrived to make final inspection to confirm electrical repairs, meeting Jim Williams on site. Tenant Wayne Williams initially refused entry causing TPD to be called. Inspection was finally allowed to proceed, showing the hazardous electrical to have been removed. Compliant. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - EMERGENCY
Case Number - T10DV03409
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
| Date | Name |
| 09/10/2010 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 06/14/2010 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 06/14/2010 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 12/01/2010 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 09/01/2010 | RESEARCH |
| 06/14/2010 | CALLBACK |