Case: T13DV04155
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/13/2013
Applicant:
OLGA CONTI
Description:
No egress in living room, bars on living room window. Outlets do not work, concerned that she has to turn on a light switch to use her hair dryer in the bathroom.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV04155
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 6
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 06/21/2013 | 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. |
| 06/21/2013 | 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. |
| 06/21/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (4) All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system, with the connections free from leaks, blockages, or other defects. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation. |
| 06/21/2013 | 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. |
| 06/21/2013 | 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. |
| 06/21/2013 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV04155
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | CBIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 08/08/2013 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | CBIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 08/08/2013 | NPO - EGRESS | CBIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 08/08/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | CBIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 08/08/2013 | NPO - VEGETATION NUISANCE | CBIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 08/08/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | CBIGMAN | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV04155
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | CBIGMAN | Approved | CODE VIOLATIONS/ ITEMS COMPLAINED ABOUT: 1) OUTLETS INSIDE HOUSE ARE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. ELECTRICAL WIRES EXPOSED. 2) WATER CONNECTION TO WASHER WATER IS SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR AND FLOODING THE LAUNDRY RM FLOOR EVERYTIME THE OCCUPANT WASHES CLOTHES. 3) DOOR OR BACK SLIDDING DOOR. GRATES IN BEDRMS HAVE LOCKS THAT CAN BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. 4)SLIDING DOOR LOCATED IN BACK OF THE HOUSE NEAR THE POOL DOES NOT LOCK. 5) EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES ON EXTERIOR NEAR MASTER BEDROOM. 6) LIGHT GLOBES MISSING ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING LOCATED OUTSIDE NEAR MASTER BEDRM. 7) THERMOSTATE LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY IS HANGING OFF THE WALL. 8) SMOKE DETECTORS IMPROPERLY PLACED TOO CLOSE TO AIRCONDITIONING VENTING. 9) PLANTS GROWING DIRECTLY INFRONT OF THE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT BOX. 10) DISCONNECT BOX DEADFRONT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. 11) PLUMBING VENT NOT HIGH ENOUGH. 12) FRONT DOOR IS CRACKED FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM. 13) WEATHER STRIPPING NEEDED FOR THE TOP AREA OF THE FRONT DOOR. |
| 07/31/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | CBIGMAN | Approved | MET W/PROPERTY REPRESENTATIVE. REVIEWED ALL VIOLATIONS IDENTIFIED. ALL VIOLATIONS ABATED. CLOSE CASE. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T13DV04155
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 06/21/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 06/21/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 06/21/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 08/08/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |