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Case: T10DV03530

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

MULTIPLE TYPES
Address:

Entered Date:

06/01/2010

Applicant:

PEDRO ZAPATA

Description:

Mice and bugs throughout property, sink leaking and not been fixed. Been a month since she requested repairs. No gas in the house, no hot water.

Case Violations

Case Number: T10DV03530
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 12
Violation Date Code Statue
06/23/2010 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.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(3) Every existing dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke detectors in good operating condition as required by the Tucson Fire Code of the City of Tucson.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (2) COOLING. Every dwelling unit, guest room, and congregate residence shall be provided, in at least one habitable room, with either mechanical cooling or an alternate cooling method. Cooling facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and shall be capable of providing adequate cooling, appropriate for the climate, to assure a safe living environment. Evaporative cooling shall be maintained to be free of excessive rust, corrosion or mineral deposits that limit proper operation. Any mounting apparatus for a cooling facility must be structurally sound. Mechanical fans or portable evaporative cooling devices may only be used on a temporary basis as the sole source of cooling when the permanent cooling system is being repaired or replaced.
06/23/2010 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.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (3) All plumbing systems are to be maintained safe and hazard free and in a state of good repair. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have an adequate potable water supply. Every plumbing fixture, water and waste-pipe, and gas connection shall be properly installed in accordance with all applicable laws and maintained in good and sanitary working condition so as to prevent structural deterioration or health hazards, and are to be free from leaks and obstructions.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(4) Every interior door, cabinet, and other feature shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) EXTERIOR SURFACES. (1) Weather protection. All weather-exposed exterior surfaces of every building, including windows and doors, shall provide weather protection. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and to exclude moisture and dampness.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(2) PROTECTIVE TREATMENT. All exterior wood surfaces, except for decay-resistant woods, must be protected from deterioration and from the elements by paint or other protective treatment or covering. Any exterior wood surface that has paint that is peeling, flaking, cracked, blistered or chipped, resulting in bare, unprotected surfaces, the deteriorated condition of that surface must be eliminated and the surface repainted. All metal surfaces subject to corrosion or rust must be treated or coated to inhibit corrosion and rust, unless corrosion or rust is a design element.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(b) ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE PROHIBITED. Each owner, lessee, tenant, resident or occupant shall maintain a property so it is free of accumulated refuse and debris. Accumulated refuse and debris means contained or uncontained refuse and debris that is present on the property in a manner not authorized by the Tucson Code. Material recycling facilities meeting the requirements of section 15-24.7 are exempt from this prohibition.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(e) EXTERIOR INSECT, RODENT AND ANIMAL CONTROL. All premises shall be kept free from infestation of insects, rodents and other noxious pests where such infestation threatens the health, safety or welfare of a person or persons.
06/23/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-15. JUNKED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES. (a) Prohibited Storage: (1) No person owning or having custody of any junked or inoperable vehicle may store such vehicle on private property, or on any sidewalks, streets or alleys, within the city, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (2) No person owning, occupying or in control of any private property within the city may store any junked or inoperable vehicle on the owned or occupied property, or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (b) Permitted Storage: This section shall not apply to any junked or inoperable vehicle stored on private property if the vehicle: (1) Is on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner and licensed by the City under chapter 19 of the Tucson Code, and the storage of the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the business enterprise; or; (2) Is lawfully enclosed within: a. An enclosed garage or other permanent building lawfully constructed of opaque materials without openings, holes or gaps other than doors and windows; b. A carport, and an opaque car cover designed for that purpose (and not including tarps, bed sheets, plastic sheeting, or similar materials) completely covers the body of the vehicle; or c. The rear yard or side yard and screened by any fence, wall or barrier, not less than five (5) feet in height, constructed of opaque materials which screens it from view from any adjacent properties and the public right-of-way, and is equipped with self-latching gates or doors. Such fence, wall or barrier must comply with section 16-12(e). (c) Persons Responsible: Whenever the city finds that any junked or inoperable vehicle is stored on private property or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys in violation of this section, the persons responsible for the violation include the recorded owner, occupant or person in control of the private property, as well as the registered owner or custodian of the vehicle.
06/23/2010 UDC, Sec. 6.6.2 (H). ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES In all zones, the buildings used for accessory uses shall comply with the following: H. All structures for animals shall be set back at least 50 feet from all property lines, except corrals that shall be set back ten feet from all property lines.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T10DV03530
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 11
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/28/2010 LUC - ILLEGAL DWELLING UNIT RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO(HC)-COOLING RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO - INSECTS/PESTS RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) RMENDOZA Extension granted
10/28/2010 NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT RMENDOZA Extension granted

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T10DV03530
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
06/15/2010 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT RMENDOZA Approved EXTERIOR FACIA IS DETERIORATED. ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ADDED TO UNIT TWO MAIN SERVICE PANEL IS HUNG ON FACIA OVERHEAD TO AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WITH AN ADDITIONAL METER. NOT PROPERLY SECURED. ADDED CIRCUIT AT MAIN ELECTRICAL SERVICE. KITCHEN SINK LEAKS AND NOT SEALED PROPERLY. VISIBLE WATER AND MOLD UNDER THE SINK. OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT IN THE KITCHEN. HOLE IN THE KITCHEN CEILING. KITCHEN DOOR DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY. OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT IN CENTER BEDROOM. EPOSED ROMEX ALONG THE WALL. BATHROOM TOILET NOT MOUNTED SECURELY TO THE FLOOR. SINK IS NOT SECURE. BATH/SHOWER IS MISSING TILES AND INTERIOR WALL IS EXPOSED TO WATER. BATHROOM LIGHT LACKS A GLOBE AND ROMEX IS EXPOSED. COOLER IS INOPERABLE. SINKS ON TOP OF THE ROOF. TRASH ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE FRONT YARD. WASP INFESTATION UNDER THE EVES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MAIN STRUCTURE. MAINTAINENCE MAN STATED OWNER LIVES IN REAR UNIT.
10/28/2010 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE RMENDOZA Approved ALL 3 UNITS ARE VACANT. WORKER ON SITE MAKING REPAIRS TO ALL UNITS. REVIEW CASE IN 60 DAYS.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T10DV03530
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
07/01/2010 CONTACTED BY PHONE
07/07/2010 CONTACTED BY MAILING
07/07/2010 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
07/26/2011 VIOLATION CLOSED