Case: T10DV05762
Case Details
Entered Date:
08/27/2010
Applicant:
ESCOBEDO BERTHA M LOPEZ
Description:
UNIT #A/WINDOWS PAINTED SHUT AND CANNOT BE OPENED. WINDOWS ARE ALSO CRACKED
Case Violations
Case Number: T10DV05762
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 4
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 09/07/2010 | 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. |
| 09/07/2010 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(1) The presence and operations of window openings, size and condition of exits, bars, grills, grates covering windows and openings shall allow for safe and rapid egress in emergency situations. At least one window and all doors in living/sleeping rooms in dwelling units must have an operable release mechanism that allows safe and rapid egress without the use of separate tools. |
| 09/07/2010 | 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. |
| 09/07/2010 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T10DV05762
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 3
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2010 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | ASMITH | Item closed | |
| 09/28/2010 | NPO - EGRESS | ASMITH | Item closed | |
| 09/28/2010 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | ASMITH | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T10DV05762
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2010 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | ASMITH | Approved | Inspection found windows that were painted shut and were open with a crow bar which broke the glass in some of the windows. The windows in the front bedroom and the windows in the living room have broken pains in them and need to be repalced. A number of windows in the house will have to be replaced due to the deteration of the wood around the frame of the glass. There was also hazardous electrical near the outside power box; it has wires that are running that are not inside conduit. There is an outside outlet that is using an inside outlet and cover. They also need to repalce the switche cover in the hallway leading down stairs. There is a hole in the wall next to the water heater that needs to be repaired. |
| 09/28/2010 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | ASMITH | Approved | Property has been abated, close case |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T10DV05762
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 3
| Date | Name |
| 09/09/2010 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 09/09/2010 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/28/2010 | VIOLATION CLOSED |