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Case: T13DV01820
Case Details
Entered Date:
03/25/2013
Applicant:
CARAVAN II LLC / ATTN: JEFF WEHAGE
Description:
TFD REQUEST OFR INSPECTOR / ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV01820
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Violations: 12
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 03/25/2013 | 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. |
| 03/25/2013 | 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. |
| 03/25/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (3) VENTILATION. b. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than 1 ½ square feet. A mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside may be provided in lieu of these required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms that contain a bathtub, shower or combination thereof; laundry rooms; and similar rooms. Such a system must be capable of providing 5 air changes at the rate of 50 cubic feet per minute if the system operation is intermittent; or 20 cubic feet per minute if the operation is constant. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 3 feet from any opening into the building. In bathrooms containing only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof; or in similar rooms, ventilation may be provided with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or a similar device designed to remove odors from the room. |
| 03/25/2013 | 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. |
| 03/25/2013 | 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. |
| 03/25/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (5) When a structure is equipped with a gas supply system, it must be installed and maintained in a safe, hazard-free condition. |
| 03/25/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(1) Every wall or vertical support must be sufficient to carry imposed loads safely, and must not lean, buckle, or split due to defect or lack of maintenance. |
| 03/25/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(3) Every floor and floor support shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition, and every existing floor covering shall be maintained in safe condition that is free of defect or deterioration that creates an unsafe or unsanitary condition. |
| 03/25/2013 | 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. |
| 03/25/2013 | 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. |
| 03/25/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(3) BOARDED WINDOW OR DOOR OPENINGS. a. No occupied structure may have boarded window or door openings, except as necessary on a temporary basis to keep the structure secure while under repair. b. While vacant structures may temporarily be secured by boarding up window and door openings in accordance with section 16-14(b), having or maintaining boarded window or door openings on a vacant structure for 180 days or more in any one-year period is prohibited. |
| 03/25/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(c) STAIRWAYS, DECKS AND PORCHES. All stairways, decks and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be capable of supporting the load and resisting all forces placed thereon by normal use. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads, and shall be maintained in good condition. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV01820
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Outstanding Inspections - 8
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO - EGRESS | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | ESTEVENS | Item closed | |
| 04/24/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | ESTEVENS | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV01820
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | GGOODMAN | Approved | MARTIN SANCHEZ (OCCUPANT 520-551-2337) JEFF WEHAGE (MANAGER 981-7835 CELL) (OFFICE 520-408-6977) TFD REQUEST FOR INSPECTOR / ELECTRICAL FIRE: VISITED SITE MET WITH OWNER WHO MENTIONED HE HAS BEEN LIVING AT THE UNIT FOR 5-6 MONTHS. TODAY HIS POWER WENT OFF, WENT TO THE SERVICE PANEL TO TURN POWER BACK ON AFTER FINDING ALL BREAKERS IN THE OFF POSITION. MARTIN SHOWED ME ONE PARTICULAR BREAKER THAT WHEN TURNED BACK ON CAUSED ARCHING AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE REAR DOOR, MINOR FLAMES AND SMOKE AND BREAKER POPED BACK OFF. UPON MY ARRIVAL I FOUND ALL BREAKERS OFF, TRAILER UNPLUGGED AT THE DAMAGED PEDESTAL. MARTIN MENTIONED HE DOESN'T OWN THE TRAILER YET, IT IS A LEASE TO OWN TRAILER AND TRAILER PRESENTLY OWNED BY THE TRAILER PARK. CONTACTED MANAGER JEFF WEHAGE WHO MENTIONED HE WOULD BE HERE SHORTLY. CALLED AND SPOKE WITH INSPECTOR JAMES HURD TO DETERMINE IN THIS CASE WHETHER THE PARK OWNER OR OCCUPANT WOULD RECEIVE THE NOV, WE BOTH AGREED THE PARK OWNER WOULD GET THE NOV, INSPECTOR HURD LATER SHOWED UP TO THE PARK, SHORTLY AFTER THE MANAGER ARRIVED. INSPECTION FOUND SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ISSUES: >PEDESTAL FRONT COVER DAMAGED AND NOT CLOSING PROPERLY >SUBPANEL ON SOUTH SIDE OF TRAILER DOES NOT HAVE A WEATHER PROOF COVER, FOUND MULTIPLE CUT WIRES INSIDE, ILLEGAL SPLICE AND DBL LUGGING. FOUND WHERE ARCHING HAD OCCURRED INSIDE THE BOX. > FOUND ILLEGAL SPICING UNDER THE TRAILER NEAR THE HOW WATER HEATER ROOM, ARCHING EVIDENCED FROM THE BURNT WIRES. > INTERIOR WIRING FOR THE REFRIGERATOR FOUND WIRE CUT TO THE OUTLET, WIRE LEFT OUTSIDE THE WALL AND TAPED AND EXTENSION CORD RUN TO A OUTLET FURTHER AWAY TO PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR. >FOUR OUTLETS ABOVE THE CABINETS NOT WORKING PER THE OCCUPANT (1) OUTLET DAMAGED COMPLETELY. TWO OULETS IN THE LIVINGROOM CONTINOUSLY POPPING THE BREAKER >ALL LIGHT FIXTURES NOT COMPLETED. PLUMBING ISSUES: >NO GAS / NO HEAT (HEATING UNIT IS GAS ) >HOW WATER HEATER DAMAGED DETERIORATING, RED TAGGED BY S/W GAS. NO HOT WATER SINCE OCCUPANT MOVED IN. > INTERIOR PLUMBING EXPOSED IN THE BATHROOM AREA. >EXTERIOR VENT TERMINATED BELOW THE BOTTOM OF WINDOW. (NOT EXTENTED HIGH ENOUGH) STRUCTURAL ISSUES: >INTERIOR SUB FLOORING DAMAGED, DETERIORATED OR MISSING. DAMAGED IN LIVINGROOM, KITCHEN AND HALLWAY, MISSING IN THE BATHROOM (EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND ALLOWING RODENTS TO ENTER THE STRUCTURE) >EXTERIOR WALL STUDS CUT FOR A/C WINDOW ROOM UNITS. UNITS REMOVED AND METAL SIDING NEVER REPLACED. >EXTERIOR STAIRS TO REAR DOOR DELAPIDATED >EXTERIOR DOOR DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR > EXTERIOR SIDING AT ROOF LINE DELAPIDATED (NEEDS REPAIRS UNIT SHUT DOWN FOR NO GAS, NO ELECTRIC, NO HEAT. MANAGER CONTACTED RED CROSS TO HOUSE THE OCCUPANTS, TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN. EXPLAINED TO MANAGER THAT HE NEEDS TO MAKE ALLREPAIRS TO THE STRUCTURE, OR STRUCTURE SHOULD BE DEMO'ED. UNIT POSTED "UNSAFE TO OCCUPY". MANAGEMENT SECURED REAR DOOR WHILE ON SITE WAITING FOR RED CROSS. |
| 04/24/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | ESTEVENS | Approved | At site, spoke to manager, tenant moved out and manager changed the locks. The manager stated that the trailer would be demo'ed. I explained that he would need a permit with the city or County, pending on the demo. Close case. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - EMERGENCY
Case Number - T13DV01820
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 04/02/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 04/04/2013 | NOTICE AND ORDER ISSUED |
| 04/02/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/30/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 04/04/2013 | CALLBACK |