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Case: T12DV08162
Case Details
Entered Date:
09/06/2012
Applicant:
BRIAN & MARGEAUX BOWERS CP/RS
Description:
DUPLEX - SWAMP COOLER NOT BLOWING AIR, NO SMOKE DETECTORS, ANT INFESTATION, WINDOWS ARE NOT SCREENED.
Case Violations
Case Number: T12DV08162
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/11/2012 | 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. |
| 09/12/2012 | 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. |
| 09/12/2012 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T12DV08162
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 9
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2012 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO - EGRESS | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 11/21/2012 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | RMENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 12/19/2012 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | RMENDOZA | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T12DV08162
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2012 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | RMENDOZA | Approved | Kitchen exhaust fan cover missing. Living room window frame is broken and unattached. Front door is not sealed properly and has a large gap at the door sweep. Front wrought iron door is broken and deteriorated. Smoke detector is inoperative. Toilet is missing the pull chain and will not flush. Bathroom baseboards are deteriorated and rotted. Bathtub escutcheon is not properly attached at the faucet valve and missing at the shower head. Cooler is not working properly or as intended. Large amount of air is leaking through the furnace duct work and into the furnace closet. Furnace door is not attached properly. South bedroom wall is deteriorated and cracked. Door is broken off the door frame. Hole in the closet wall. Window does not have locking mechanism. North bedroom wall is damaged from the door. Outdoor washer is blocking electrical panels. Electrical panel dead front is missing. |
| 12/19/2012 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | RMENDOZA | Approved | Window repaired and door repaired. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T12DV08162
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 09/11/2012 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 09/13/2012 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 09/13/2012 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 12/19/2012 | VIOLATION CLOSED |