Case: T13DV05377
Case Details
Entered Date:
07/25/2013
Applicant:
CAROL MC NAIR
Description:
Gas lines have a leak, SW gas would not turn on the gas without repairs. Landlord has not made repairs.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV05377
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 5
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/30/2013 | 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. |
| 07/30/2013 | 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. |
| 07/30/2013 | 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. |
| 07/30/2013 | 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. |
| 07/30/2013 | 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: T13DV05377
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2013 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | WNAVARRO | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T13DV05377
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | WNAVARRO | Approved | Visited site, met tenant on site, inspected, found as follows, electrical outlets in the bedroom, bathroom, hallway, missing globe in bedroom, are missing cover plates tile in bedroom is missing in several spots, sink basin is missing door, the base is deteriorated, the diverter valve handle is missing in the shower, wall damaged in the hallway, kitchen counter top is not sealed and allowing water penetration, draw face missing, arcadia door is not functioning properly and needs adjustment, no rails on stairs, gas line is disconnected and pinned closed due to a leak in the main gas line, talked to owner and explained what needed to be done to bring unit into compliance, will write notice of violation |
| 12/09/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | WNAVARRO | Approved | Trailer is still vacant, case closed |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T13DV05377
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 8
| Date | Name |
| 08/27/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 07/30/2013 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 07/31/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 07/31/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/10/2013 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 12/11/2013 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 09/10/2013 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 09/10/2013 | REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST |