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Case: T13DV00684
Case Details
Entered Date:
01/31/2013
Applicant:
DOMITILA A. MEZA
Description:
Mice infestation inide the house.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV00684
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(2) Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have unobstructed access directly to the outside, or to a public corridor. Every door, stairway, passageway or other means of exit shall be of sufficient size, width and arrangement so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. Every walking surface of any means of exit shall be maintained free of warping, rotting, or other damage or obstructions so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. |
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(h) INTERIOR INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL. The interior of all buildings and structures shall be kept free from infestation of insects, rodents and other noxious pests where such infestation threatens the health, safety or welfare of a person or persons. |
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | 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. |
| 02/06/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(f) ADDRESS DISPLAY. (1) General requirements: a. All structures, whether new or existing, designed for human occupancy or use which have an assigned address shall display the address in a manner to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. e. The complete address shall be displayed on all corner buildings at a street intersection, for each side of the building facing any street. f. Addresses shall be displayed and visible from both directions of approaching vehicular travel. g. Numbers and letters shall be made of durable and clearly visible material. Paint shall not be considered durable for building addresses. h. Numbers and letters shall be of colors contrasting with the background of the sign or wall to which they are attached. i. Numbers and letters shall have a minimum proportion ratio of height to width of six to one (6:1). The formula is w = h/6, where w is width and h is height in inches. j. Numbers shall not be spelled. k. All height requirements stated in this section are minimum sizes. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV00684
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2013 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | WNAVARRO | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV00684
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | CBIGMAN | Approved | Inspection found: holes created by rodents from exterior to interior in the kitchen cabinet area, and also in the mothers bedroom near the floor and living room. Light globes missing in the kitchen, hall way, bathroom and exterior outdoor light. No smoke detectors found anywhere within the house, windows have security bars and no exiting mechanism to allow egress in case of a fire. Slidding glass door, glass is loose and will fall out. Occupants placed curtain and couch next to the door so it won't fall out. Main door needs weather protective sealant around door lock mechnism is for an interior door not an exterior door. Address is not plainly visible from the street, electrical disconnect box is missing the cover, j-box has incorrect wiring (work w/out permits). Old electrical meter and disconnect box still attached to the house. |
| 04/15/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | WNAVARRO | Approved | Visited site,inspected, found that the unit is vacant, thiscase is closed, abated |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T13DV00684
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 3
| Date | Name |
| 02/08/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 02/08/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/30/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |