Case: T12DV05889
Case Details
Entered Date:
07/16/2012
Applicant:
MIGUEL P. SAUCEDO
Description:
Swamp cooler sitting on bricks and balanced on bricks, residents had to fix cooler themselves, but worried about stability. Also the water heater in in an unsafe location, SW gas did not want to light the pilot light due to condition, but landlord did it anyway.
Case Violations
Case Number: T12DV05889
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 7
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
| 07/23/2012 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T12DV05889
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2012 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | RVIDAL | Item closed | |
| 12/07/2012 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | RVIDAL | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/07/2012 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | RVIDAL | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/07/2012 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | RVIDAL | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/07/2012 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | RVIDAL | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/07/2012 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | RVIDAL | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/07/2012 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | RVIDAL | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T12DV05889
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 3
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2012 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | RVIDAL | Approved | The tenant called and is back at the house and will meet a the property. Did an inspection and found no smoke detectors, water heater storage room has no combustible air releif openings in the door or walls, security window guards have no break-a-ways on the bedroom windows and some were pinned shut, the break-a-ways have pins that go through the wall and are not connected and able to push open if required with removing a tap in nail to open on window in the front bedroom, master bedroom shower has a drain cover not secured, electrical outlets loose or not secured properly, kitchen and bathroom outlets not GFCI, vents are missing or loose through out for the cooler, roof leaks, hall bathroom tub is plugging up and exhaust fan making noise of rattling, cooler not secured properly and weighted with red bricks, security doors not locking properly and have double key deadbolts. Will do N.O.V. RV. |
| 07/20/2012 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | RVIDAL | Approved | Went to the property and no one home. Left a card on the security door and will wait for a call. Did try and call the phone number listed for the tenant and left a message. RV. |
| 12/07/2012 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | RVIDAL | Approved | House is vacant and secured. Some work has been done to the interior. Will check in 90 days. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T12DV05889
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 3
| Date | Name |
| 08/01/2012 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 08/01/2012 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/04/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |