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Case: T13DV04275
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/20/2013
Applicant:
FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH RESEARCH & PREVENTION, ATTN: GLENN A HEIDEMANN
Description:
Two open holes in the roof, sinks are not draining and are left with stagnant water.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV04275
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 4
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/09/2013 | 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. |
| 07/09/2013 | 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. |
| 07/09/2013 | 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. |
| 07/09/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(g)(1) ABANDONED REFRIGERATORS. All premises shall be kept free of iceboxes, refrigerators or other containers with a capacity of one and one-half (1 ½ ) cubic feet or greater that have an attached door or lid, snaplock or other locking device that may not be released from the inside and that are abandoned, discarded or no longer used for refrigeration and are in any place accessible to children. In addition to any other remedy provided under this chapter, a code official may immediately and without prior notice remove an attached door, lid or other locking device or take other similar action to abate the hazard presented. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV04275
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 09/13/2013 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 09/13/2013 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 09/13/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 09/13/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | LPUMPHRE | Item closed | |
| 11/12/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | LPUMPHRE | Citation | |
| 11/12/2013 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | LPUMPHRE | Citation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T13DV04275
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 3
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | LPUMPHRE | Approved | Interior inspection of unit 210 as requested by tenant. Sinks have been repaired and are draining. Several areas on the ceiling, walls, and doors are damaged and dilapidated. Portions of ceiling damaged may be from past or current water damage. Pantry and closet doors are missing. Area under sink is deteriorated due to water damage. Excessive use of extension cords, particularly in the living room. Refrigerator outlet is 2-prong with 3 prong appliances connected via adapters. No GFCI outlet in kitchen. Bathroom vent is not operable, unable to find switch; no windows or other ventilation present. Tile in bathroom is cracked and uneven. No working smoke detectors in unit. Furnance venting is incorrect; missing double wall, use of tape, and has unnecessary bend. Ceiling light fixture in living room is missing cover. Main electrical panel for this unit is missing dead front plate, has mismatched breakers, loose breakers, and no labeling. A refrigerator is located in front of unit 212 (owner asked to immediately remove); refuse and debris, including animal feces in rear yard, some in front. Two support structures (for a previous shade structure?) in area between house front and front property line is deteriorated, not structurally sound, and would not be allowable to be built in this area. Rear attached structure dilapidated. |
| 07/01/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | RHOLLAND | Approved | Site inspection unit 210 (property is duplex). Electrical service at 212 W. Blacklidge of this duplex, has a severly deteriorated grounded conductor connection poising an imediate fire hazard. Gave owner 24 hours to reoair or obtain permits for a service upgrade. Notified work to begin now. Other violations to follow on secondary notice. |
| 11/07/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | LPUMPHRE | Approved | No compliance on permit for electrical panel; no permit on file. Citation and fee. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 07/09/2013 | 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. 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. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner. | Not Approved |
| 07/09/2013 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 07/09/2013 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 07/09/2013 | 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. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T13DV04275
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 9
| Date | Name |
| 06/24/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 08/09/2013 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 11/19/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 07/01/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 11/12/2013 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 04/08/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 11/19/2013 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 07/09/2013 | RESEARCH |
| 08/13/2013 | REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST |