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Case: T13DV05177

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

07/18/2013

Applicant:

MARIA MENDEZ, UNIT # 10

Description:

UNIT # 10: Exterior Inspection

Case Violations

Case Number: T13DV05177
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 5
Violation Date Code Statue
07/18/2013 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.
07/18/2013 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.
07/18/2013 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.
07/18/2013 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.
07/29/2013 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(a) ACCUMULATION OF VEGETATION PROHIBITED. Each owner, lessee, tenant, resident or occupant shall maintain a property so it is free of the accumulation or untended growth of vegetation. The accumulation or untended growth of vegetation means the presence of plants on property that create a fire, safety or health hazard, or that attract vermin either on the property, on neighboring properties, or on both, and includes but is not limited to: (1) Any lawn grass that exceeds 6 inches in height; (2) All weeds that exceed 6 inches in height; (3) Dead trees and dead shrubs; (4) Dead palm fronds within ten feet of the ground, a structure, a fence or wall, or of any combustible other than the tree from which the fronds have grown; (5) Any tree, shrub, or other form of vegetation of any kind on the property or on the adjoining right-of-way, street, or alley that extends over or under the sidewalk space or roadway in a manner that may interfere with the reasonable use of the street, sidewalk, or alley for pedestrian or vehicular traffic of any kind or that may obstruct the view or light distribution of traffic-control devices or luminaries. Vegetation must be trimmed and maintained to provide an unobstructed pedestrian path a minimum 48 inches in width and 80 inches in height from grade.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T13DV05177
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/08/2013 NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT LPUMPHRE Item closed
10/08/2013 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX LPUMPHRE Item closed
10/08/2013 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX LPUMPHRE Item closed
10/08/2013 NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT LPUMPHRE Follow-up inspection
10/08/2013 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS LPUMPHRE Follow-up inspection
10/08/2013 NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS LPUMPHRE Item closed
10/08/2013 NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT LPUMPHRE Item closed

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV05177
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
05/30/2013 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT LPUMPHRE Approved Water service line to unit is rubber; gas service line has no shutoff, meter and line to unit are not supported properly; evap cooler connected via xcord through window; water heater in closet with door screwed shut, vent not tall enough; rear added water fixture is not to adopted code and lacks permit; electrical has improper ground (Property owner) ; newly added living unit was installed without permit.
10/08/2013 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE LPUMPHRE Approved Mostly compliant; #3 not compliant (gas shutoff, water heater venting, etc.)

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T13DV05177
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 2
Date Name
08/14/2013 CONTACTED BY PHONE
07/18/2013 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED