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Case: T10DV09071

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

12/27/2010

Applicant:

YOON-LEE PROPERTIES-814 LINDEN LLC ATTN: BRYAN J BENZ

Description:

MIN HOUSING VIOLATIONS.

Case Violations

Case Number: T10DV09071
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 8
Violation Date Code Statue
12/27/2010 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.
12/27/2010 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.
12/27/2010 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.
12/27/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (3) VENTILATION. b. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than 1 ½ square feet. A mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside may be provided in lieu of these required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms that contain a bathtub, shower or combination thereof; laundry rooms; and similar rooms. Such a system must be capable of providing 5 air changes at the rate of 50 cubic feet per minute if the system operation is intermittent; or 20 cubic feet per minute if the operation is constant. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 3 feet from any opening into the building. In bathrooms containing only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof; or in similar rooms, ventilation may be provided with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or a similar device designed to remove odors from the room.
12/27/2010 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.
12/27/2010 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.
12/27/2010 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(d) MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. All mechanical equipment and appliances shall be properly installed, maintained in a safe, working, operating condition, and shall be free of any defect that impairs operability.
12/27/2010 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.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T10DV09071
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 9
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
12/28/2010 NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO(HC)-NO VENTILATION RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO - EGRESS RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS RMENDOZA Notice of violation
12/28/2010 NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC RMENDOZA Notice of violation

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T10DV09071
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
12/16/2010 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT RMENDOZA Approved W/H LACKS PROPER ENCLOSURE. ELECTRICAL PANEL LACKS DEAD FRONT AND LABELING. REAR BEDROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED. SOUTHEAST CORNER BEDROOM LACKS PROPER EGRESS. ONE WINDOW SEALED BY BARS AND THE OTHER WINDOW PARTIALLY COVERED BY ADDITION. A/C IN SAME WINDOW IS NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED. IMPROPER W/H DOOR AT REAR OF STRUCTURE. KITCHEN STOVE LACKS PROPER VENTING SYSTEM. APPEARS VENTING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REMOVED. HEATER CLOSET NOT PROPERLY SEALED, WALL IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY. FURNACE ALSO LACKS A DEDICATED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. ADDITION ON THE EAST SIDE LACKS PROPER VENTILATION. OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO EXPOSED WIRING NEAR THE SINK AREA.
07/26/2011 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE RMENDOZA Approved TENANT CALLED STATED FINAL ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T10DV09071
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
12/27/2010 CONTACTED BY PHONE
01/03/2011 CONTACTED BY MAILING
01/03/2011 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
07/26/2011 VIOLATION CLOSED