Case: T11DV08198
Case Details
Entered Date:
10/12/2011
Applicant:
DESERT SUN MOBILE HOME PARK LLC/ ATTN: PETE B PETERSON
Description:
CALLER REFERRED FROM PIMA COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. HOLES IN CABINET UNDER KITCHEN SINK, WINDOWS DON'T PROPERLY CLOSE, INSECT INFESTATION, WATER LEAKING THROUGH CEILING IN KITCHEN AND BEDROOM NEAR LIGHTING.
Case Violations
Case Number: T11DV08198
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 8
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 10/18/2011 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(a) ACCUMULATION OF VEGETATION PROHIBITED. Each owner, lessee, tenant, resident or occupant shall maintain a property so it is free of the accumulation or untended growth of vegetation. The accumulation or untended growth of vegetation means the presence of plants on property that create a fire, safety or health hazard, or that attract vermin either on the property, on neighboring properties, or on both, and includes but is not limited to: (1) Any lawn grass that exceeds 6 inches in height; (2) All weeds that exceed 6 inches in height; (3) Dead trees and dead shrubs; (4) Dead palm fronds within ten feet of the ground, a structure, a fence or wall, or of any combustible other than the tree from which the fronds have grown; (5) Any tree, shrub, or other form of vegetation of any kind on the property or on the adjoining right-of-way, street, or alley that extends over or under the sidewalk space or roadway in a manner that may interfere with the reasonable use of the street, sidewalk, or alley for pedestrian or vehicular traffic of any kind or that may obstruct the view or light distribution of traffic-control devices or luminaries. Vegetation must be trimmed and maintained to provide an unobstructed pedestrian path a minimum 48 inches in width and 80 inches in height from grade. |
| 10/18/2011 | 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. |
| 10/18/2011 | 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. |
| 10/18/2011 | 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. |
| 10/18/2011 | 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. |
| 10/18/2011 | 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. |
| 10/18/2011 | 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. |
| 12/27/2011 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T11DV08198
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2011 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/29/2011 | NPO - EXT. HAZ/ATTRACT NUISANC | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/29/2011 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/29/2011 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T11DV08198
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2011 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | JVALDEZ | Approved | ON SITE INSPECTION THE UNIT IS A MOBILE HOME, THERE IS NO WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF INTO THE INTERIOR. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSTALLED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS METAL DUCT. THE INTERIOR DOORS HAVE MISSING DOOR KNOBS, WEATHER STRIPING LACKS IN THE EXIT DOORS, REAR BEDROOM HAS MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE, BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN INOPERABLE AND HAS MISSING COVER, FLOORING TILES ARE IN DISREPAIR. WINDOWS DO NOT LOCK. THE PROPERTY HAS TREE THAT HAS UP ROOTED AND FALLEN CONDITION IS DEAD. FLOORING UNDER THE BATHROOM SINK IS IN DISREPAIR. |
| 12/29/2011 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | JVALDEZ | Approved | ON SITE INSPECTION NO ONE HOME, CALLED ROBERT THE MANAGER HE STATED HE NO LONGER WORKS FOR THE COMPANY. WILL HAVE TO SEND NEW NOV TO LLC, |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T11DV08198
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 11/29/2011 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 10/18/2011 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 10/19/2011 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 10/19/2011 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 03/20/2012 | VIOLATION CLOSED |