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Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

11/10/2011

Applicant:

STEWART KENNETH O & MARY C JT/RS

Description:

DUCTWORK DETERIORATED, DOOR DO NOT OPEN/CLOSE PROPERLY, HEATER DOES NOT WORK

Case Violations

Case Number: T11DV09210
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 6
Violation Date Code Statue
11/28/2011 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.
11/28/2011 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.
11/28/2011 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.
11/28/2011 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.
11/28/2011 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.
11/28/2011 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.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T11DV09210
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
11/29/2011 NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT RMENDOZA Notice of violation
11/29/2011 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX RMENDOZA Notice of violation
11/29/2011 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS RMENDOZA Notice of violation
11/29/2011 NPO(HC)-COOLING RMENDOZA Notice of violation
11/29/2011 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS RMENDOZA Notice of violation
11/29/2011 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC RMENDOZA Notice of violation

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T11DV09210
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
11/17/2011 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT RMENDOZA Approved FRONT DOOR FRAME IS BROKEN. MISSING STRIKER PLATE. ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR THE SINK IS INOPERABLE. STOVE VENT AND LIGHT ARE INOPERABLE. REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN AND SHUT PROPERLY. SIDE DOOR DEAD BOLT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. CARPORT LIGHT LACKS GLOBE. MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL LACKS LABELING AND REQUIRES GENERAL CLEANING. EXPOSED CONDUIT FROM MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL INTO ATTIC AREA. BIRD BOARD REMOVED. WATER HEATER LACKS DRAIN PAN AND COLD WATER SHUT OFF. DOUBLE WALLED VENT PIPE HAS BEEN TAPED. NORTHEAST BEDROOM DOOR FRAME IS DAMAGED. DUCT WORK IS EXTREMELY DETERIORATED AND HAS COLLAPSED EXPOSING THE ROOFING SYSTEM. UNIT LACK OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTORS.
02/07/2012 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE RMENDOZA Approved ALL MIN. HOUSING VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN ABATED.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T11DV09210
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
11/28/2011 CONTACTED BY PHONE
11/29/2011 CONTACTED BY MAILING
11/29/2011 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
02/09/2012 VIOLATION CLOSED

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