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Case: T11DV05079

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

07/06/2011

Applicant:

BRIAN J & MARGEAUX BOWERS CP/RS

Description:

MIN HOUSING

Case Violations

Case Number: T11DV05079
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 12
Violation Date Code Statue
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(2) Every ceiling, roof, and ceiling and roof support must be sufficient to carry imposed loads safely, and must not buckle, sag or split due to defective material or deterioration.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(5) All interior coverings, finishes, surfaces including walls, ceilings and floors shall be maintained in a good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. All walls, ceilings or floors shall be free from holes, breaks and loose or rotting materials. Cracked or loose plaster, wallboard, decayed wood or other defective surface conditions shall be corrected.
07/07/2011 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.
07/07/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(j) ACCESS CONTROL. (1) Exterior doors, including sliding glass doors, must have an operable locking mechanism. Double cylinder dead bolt locks or other mechanisms that prevent rapid egress in case of fire or other emergency are prohibited. (2) All windows must have an operable locking mechanism.
07/07/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T11DV05079
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/12/2011 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX RMENDOZA Item closed
10/12/2011 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX RMENDOZA Item closed
10/12/2011 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS RMENDOZA Item closed
10/12/2011 NPO(HC)-COOLING RMENDOZA Item closed
10/12/2011 NPO - EGRESS RMENDOZA Item closed
10/12/2011 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS RMENDOZA Item closed
10/12/2011 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC RMENDOZA Item closed

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T11DV05079
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
06/29/2011 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT RMENDOZA Approved FRONT DOOR DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY FRONT WINDOW DOES NOT LOCK KITCHEN VENT REGISTER IS MISSING. KITCHEN CABINETS ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. LEFT SIDE KITCHEN SINK LEAKS. SLIDING GLASS DOOR DOES NOT SHUT AND LOCK PROPERLY. REAR EXTERIOR OUTLET IS INOPERABLE. WATER HEATER TRPV PIP IS PARCEL METAL AND RUBBER. EXPOSED WIRING AT ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. HALLWAY SMOKE DETECTOR IS MISSING. SOUTHWEST BEDROOM WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY. SOUTHWEST BEDROOM DOOR IS BROKEN, MISSING HANDLE. HEATERS MUST BE TURNED ON BY BREAKER OUTSIDE AT THE MAIN PANEL. BATHROOM TOILET WATER VALVE IS LEAKING. SHOWER VALVE IS BROKEN. BATHTUB DRAIN IS SEVERLY DETERIORATED, CRACKED AND BROKEN. BATHROOM WALL ARE DETERIORATED FROM POSSIBLE WATER DAMAGE. SOUTHEAST BEDROOM WINDOW IS NOT MOUNTED IN THE FRAME. SOUTHEAST BEDROOM CLOSET DOORS ARE NOT MOUNTED. HALLWAY CEILING IS DETERIORATED. COOLER DUCT WORK IS DETERIORATED AND DOES NOT ALLOW COOLER TO OPERATE AS INTENDED.
10/12/2011 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE RMENDOZA Approved VIOLATIONS ABATED.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T11DV05079
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
07/07/2011 CONTACTED BY PHONE
07/08/2011 CONTACTED BY MAILING
07/08/2011 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
11/09/2011 VIOLATION CLOSED

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