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Case: T11DV09971

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

12/14/2011

Applicant:

ALFONSO D MARQUEZ & ANA MARIA PINEDO CP/RS

Description:

No heating, reported to manager in Mid November and is currently heating with 2 space heaters, which were not provided by the Owner. Has smaller children.

Case Violations

Case Number: T11DV09971
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 6
Violation Date Code Statue
12/19/2011 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.
12/19/2011 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.
12/19/2011 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.
12/19/2011 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.
12/19/2011 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.
12/19/2011 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(3) ROOFS. The roof of every building or structure shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall provide weather protection for that building or structure. Roof coverings shall not be rotted, broken, split, buckled or otherwise deteriorated. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b) FOUNDATIONS, WALLS, ROOFS, AND CHIMNEYS. Every foundation, wall, roof, chimney and all exterior surfaces of buildings and structures shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and shall provide weather protection. All wood showing evidence of termite damage or decay, where structural or functional integrity is impaired, shall be replaced.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T11DV09971
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 5
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
12/21/2011 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX RVIDAL Notice of violation
12/21/2011 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS RVIDAL Notice of violation
12/21/2011 NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION RVIDAL Notice of violation
12/21/2011 NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT RVIDAL Notice of violation
12/21/2011 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC RVIDAL Notice of violation

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T11DV09971
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
12/16/2011 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT RVIDAL Approved MET WITH THE TENANT AND IS STATING THAT THERE IS NO HEATING SYSTEM IN THE HOUSE AND IS USING PORTABLE HEATERS AND ARE PLUGGED INTO THE OUTLETS. HE HAS 6-PORTABLE HEATER AT DIFFERENT LOCATION AND THE BREAKERS ARE POPPING AT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR PANEL FOR THE HOUSE. THE PANEL IS MISSING THE DEAD FRONT AND HAS DOUBLE LUGGING ON SOME BREAKERS. THERE IS A WIRE THAT IS CONNECTED TO A PINNED BREAKER FOR 220 AND IS SPLICED WITH BEING BURIED IN THE GROUND CLOSE TO THE SURFACE AND NOT RATED FOR BURIAL TYPE WIRING. THERE IS ROMEX THAT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE MAIN SERVICE PANEL AND IS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND NOT PROTECTED PROPERLY AND SPLICED AT THE LIGHTING AND NOT IN A JUNCTION BOX. THERE IS OTHER WIRING IN PLASTIC CONDUIT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE AND GOES INTO THE ATTIC AND NOT ABLE TO SEE WHERE IT GOES. THERE IS A ELECTRICAL WATER HEATER ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE AND THE WIRING IS NOT CONNECTED TO A DISCONNECT OR IN THE WATER HEATER AND SPLICED OUTSIDE THE WATER HEATER. THE T.P.R. VALVE HAS NO DRAIN LINE AND IS DIRECTED TO THE MASONRY WALL IN THE METAL ENCLOSURE. WILL TRY TO CALL THE OWNER TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF THE HEATER FOR THE HOUSE BEING CONNECTED AND WILL CHECK WITH SUPERVISION ON IF NOT HEAT FOR THE HOUSE IS GOING TO BE INSTALLED WILL CHECK ON THE BREAKERS BEING CHECKED DUE TO POPPING. WILL DO N.O.V. RV.
01/05/2012 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE RVIDAL Approved MET WITH THE CONTRACTOR AND THE UNIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON THE ROOF AND IS BEING CONNECTED. THEY WILL BE CALLING FOR THE INSPECTION BUT THE UNIT WILL BE OPERATING TODAY. WILL WAIT FOR THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION. WILL CHECK IN 10 DAYS. RV.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T11DV09971
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
Date Name
12/21/2011 CONTACTED BY PHONE
12/21/2011 CONTACTED BY MAILING
12/21/2011 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
01/30/2012 VIOLATION CLOSED
01/27/2012 RESEARCH