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Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

02/14/2012

Applicant:

ELDA R CASTRO

Description:

RMIN: Heater has never worked, water heater works intermittently, electrical circuit box does not have cover door, drains do not work properly. Owner informed in November 2011. Tenant being evicted due to nonpayment of rent for issues not being repaired. Note: Inspector please call Tenant to schedule inspection date & time. CE08 area

Case Violations

Case Number: T12DV01103
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 8
Violation Date Code Statue
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.
02/17/2012 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.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T12DV01103
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
07/20/2012 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX RVIDAL Item closed
07/20/2012 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX RVIDAL Item closed
07/20/2012 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS RVIDAL Item closed
07/20/2012 NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION RVIDAL Item closed
07/20/2012 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS RVIDAL Item closed
07/20/2012 NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC RVIDAL Item closed
07/20/2012 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC RVIDAL Item closed

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T12DV01103
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
02/15/2012 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT RDIAZ Approved 2/15/12 8:45AM, DIAZ AND VIDAL ON SITE FOR INSPECTION:> MADE CONTACT WITH THE TENANT. BEDROOM WINDOW NOT SEALED, CLOSET DOOR MISSING KNOB, NO SMOKE DETECTOR, FRONT DOOR MISSING DOUBLE LUGGED LOCK, FRONT DOOR NEEDS WEATHER STRIP, KITCHEN FAUCET LEAKING BATHROOM NEEDS GFI, BATHROOM HAS MISSING DOOR FOR ACCESS TO ROOF. NOTICE OF VIOALTION TO PROPERTY OWNER. SERIOUS ELECTRICIAL ISSUES WITH PANEL BOX.
07/20/2012 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE RVIDAL Approved All issues have been addressed. Violation Abated, Close Case. Rv.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T12DV01103
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
Date Name
03/27/2012 CONTACTED BY PHONE
02/27/2012 CONTACTED IN PERSON
03/02/2012 CONTACTED BY MAILING
03/02/2012 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
07/24/2012 VIOLATION CLOSED

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