Case: T10DV07808
Case Details
Entered Date:
11/01/2010
Applicant:
CHRISTOPHER ALONGI
Description:
No heat source inside rental unit.
Case Violations
Case Number: T10DV07808
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 3
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 11/05/2010 | 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. |
| 11/05/2010 | 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. |
| 11/05/2010 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (1) HEATING. Every habitable room within a dwelling unit, guest room, and congregate residence shall be provided with safe heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a sound condition and are capable of providing adequate heating, appropriate for the climate, to assure a safe living environment. All heating facilities shall be free from health hazards associated with ventilation, mounting, electrical and gas connections and other defects. Unvented fuel-burning heaters must be of a listed and approved type, and are prohibited as the sole source of heating. Ovens, stoves or ranges, or other cooking appliances cannot be used for the purpose of heating any portion of a dwelling. Listed, portable space heaters may only be used as the sole source of heating on a temporary basis when the permanent heating system is being repaired or replaced. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T10DV07808
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2010 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/06/2011 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/06/2011 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/06/2011 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T10DV07808
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2010 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | JVALDEZ | Approved | INSPECTION RESULTS AS FOLLOWS: MET TENANT ON SITE, THE REAR UNIT HAS NO PERMANENT SOURCE OF HEAT, NO FLOOR COVERING FOR THE ENTIRE INTERIOR AND NO SMOKE DETECTORS. THREE METAL TYPE JUNCTION BOXES WITH METAL CLAD CABLE HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIVING / BEDROOM AREA. THE MC CABLE IS ABOUT 12 TO 18 INCHES FROM THE FINISH FLOOR AND SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE. THIS CONTINUATION OF THE LIVING OUTLET WAS DONE WITHOUT A PERMIT. THE EXTERIOR PANEL HAS MC FROM A 20 AMP BREAKER GOING UP THE WALL AND OVER THE ROOF. SUB PANEL HAS NO GROUND CONNECTION TO THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDS AND NEUTRALS CONNECTED TOGETHER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE SUB PANEL. MIS-IDENTIFIED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS AND MISIDENTIFIED NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS. |
| 12/06/2011 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | JVALDEZ | Approved | T11EL00289 WAS REACTIVATED. SCHEDULE A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FOR 5-19-2012 |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T10DV07808
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 11/05/2010 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 11/08/2010 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 01/26/2011 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 11/08/2010 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/18/2012 | VIOLATION CLOSED |