Case: T13DV07407
Case Details
Entered Date:
10/02/2013
Applicant:
SANTIAGO J. LEMAS JR
Description:
Trash in the front yard behind a wooden fence. Refuse place at the curb. Brush & Bulky not in the area until the week of December 23.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV07407
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: REFUSE
Total Violations: 3
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 10/09/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14. Dilapidated structures; vacant and unsecured structures; buildings and structures constituting a nuisance. (a) Dilapidated structures. Buildings or structures that are so deteriorated, damaged, dilapidated, or in need of repair so as to present a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community constitute a nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation or demolition as provided in Article VI of this chapter. |
| 10/10/2013 | 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. |
| 10/10/2013 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV07407
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: REFUSE
Total Outstanding Inspections - 5
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | JVALDEZ | Extension granted | |
| 12/11/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | JVALDEZ | Extension granted | |
| 12/11/2013 | NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE | JVALDEZ | Extension granted | |
| 12/11/2013 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | JVALDEZ | Extension granted | |
| 12/11/2013 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | JVALDEZ | Extension granted |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV07407
Case Description: REFUSE
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | JVALDEZ | Approved | INSPECTION RESULTS: THERE ARE MULTIPLE WOOD FRAMED STRUCTURES THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT ON THE PROPERTY AND ATTACHED TO THE ABODE DWELLING AND THE UNPERMITTED ADDITION. THE CONSTRUCTION METHODS ARE AS FOLLOWS; THE VERTICAL SUPPORTS (POSTS) ARE OUT OF PLUMB WITH SIGNS OF DETERIORATION AND WOOD DECAY CAUSED FROM BEING EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALL VERTICAL SUPPORTS LACK A PROPER FOUNDATION, THERE IS WOOD TO EARTH CONTACT, THESE MEMBERS ARE NOT TREATED OR PROTECTED TYPE OF LUMBER. THE STRUCTURES ARE PARTIALLY ATTACHED TO PORTIONS OF THE PERIMETER WALL / WOOD FENCE. THE LUMBER AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS OF THE DWELLINGS SMALL PORCH AREA IS DETERIORATED AND LACKS SUPPORT. THE ROOF ASSEMBLY IS A MIX OF DIFFERENT SIZE AND TYPES OF LUMBER AND IN SOME AREAS THE ROOF ASSEMBLY DOES BOWS DUE TO THE OVER SPANNING AND UNDERSIZED RAFTERS. THE ROOF SUPPORTS (RAFTERS) LACK UP LIFT RESISTANCE HARDWARE AND PROPER BRACING, THIS CONSTRUCTION METHOD IS NOT ADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE ROOF LOAD. THE ROOF HAS BEEN PIECED TOGETHER IN A MANNER WHERE THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LUMBER ALSO BEING USED AS ROOF SHEATHING, THERE ARE BOARDS AND PLYWOOD SHEETS NOT PROPERLY FASTENED ALSO WITH SIGNS OF DECAY AND ARE DETERIORATED. THERE ARE PIECES OF WOOD SHEATHING THAT ARE NOT ATTACHED TO THE RAFTERS AND IN SOME AREAS THERE IS NO ROOF SHEATHING. THERE ARE SECTIONS OF ROOF WITH MISSING TO NO ROOF COVER. THE FRONT WOOD FRAMED ADDITION WAS BUILT WITHOUT A BUILDING PERMIT. THE DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE IS BUILT ON A WOOD FLOOR SYSTEM (NO FOUNDATION) THE SIDING ARE SECTIONS AND PIECES OF PLYWOOD THAT ARE ATTACHED TO EXPOSED WALL STUD. THERE IS WOOD TO EARTH CONTACT (NO TREATED LUMBER).THE INTERIOR FLOOR IS FAULTY AND CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A BEDROOM. OVERALL THESE OUTDOOR STRUCTURES AND THE BEDROOM ADDITION ARE NOT BUILT TO CODE AND WERE NEVER PERMITTED. THE STRUCTURES ARE UNSTABLE, OUT OF PLUMB AND LACK STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. THERE IS NO UPLIFT RESISTANCE HARDWARE OR PROPER FASTENERS. ALL OF THE STRUCTURES LACK A FOUNDATION AND ARE DILAPIDATED WITH DETERIORATED PIECES OF LUMBER PIECED TOGETHER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IS UNSAFE AND IN A STATE OF COLLAPSE. THESE STRUCTURES HAVE PERMANENT JUNCTION BOXES WITH RECEPTACLES. THESE JUNCTION BOXES ARE ENERGIZED BY MEANS OF UNAPPROVED WIRING METHODS AND IN SOME AREAS HAVE EXTENSION CORDS BEING USED AS PERMANENT WIRING. THE PROPERTIES HISTORY BASED ON AERIAL PHOTOS FROM THE PIMA COUNTY MAP GUIDE. THE 1998 AERIAL SHOWS THE ADOBE DWELLING UNIT WITH AN ADDITION ESTIMATED OF 200 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE LOCATED SOUTH OF THE DWELLING. THE 2005 AERIAL SHOWS THE ABOVE PLUS AN EXTERIOR SHADE STRUCTURE ESTIMATED 280 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE LOCATED SOUTH OF THE DWELLING. THE 2006 AERIAL SHOWS ALL THE ABOVE PLUS NEW SHADE STRUCTURES ESTIMATED 91 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE LOCATED BETWEEN THE DWELLING AND THE 280 SQUARE FOOT SHADE STRUCTURE LOCATED SOUTH OF THE DWELLING. THERE IS ALSO MORE SHADE STRUCTURES ESTIMATED 240 SQUARE FEET LOCATED WEST OF THE DWELLING ARE ATTACHED TO THE PERIMETER WALL / FENCE. THE 2010 AERIAL SHOWS AN ADDITION WITH A SMALL PORCH ESTIMATED 160 SQUARE FEET THIS BEDROOM ADDITION IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE 1998 ADDITION AND IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE 240 SQUARE SHADE STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE. THE LIVING ROOM TO THE MAIN HOUSE HAS A DAMAGED 4X4 SECTION OF CEILING. IN THIS AREA THERE IS A BROKEN CEILING JOIST WHICH IS BEING HELD UP WITH A JACK. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOME HAS JUNCTION BOXES WITH NO COVER PLATES. THERE ARE OUTLETS CONNECTED WITH EXPOSED WIRES/ CORDS EXTENDING TO LIGHT FIXTURES AND WALLS DEVICES. THE MAIN DISCONNECT HAS NO DEAD FRONT. THERE IS ONE 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT HAS TWO CONDUCTORS SCREWED TO THE LUG. NO LABELING. THERE IS TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY |
| 12/11/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | JVALDEZ | Approved | ALL DETACTED SHADE STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN DEMOLISHED THE TENANT IS WORKING ON THE ATTACH ONE PLUS STILL HAS TO REMOVE ALL THE DEBRIS. GRANTED A 30 DAY EXTENSION. THEY ARE DOING A GOOD AND SAFE JOB SO FAR. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 10/09/2013 | TUCSON CODE CHAPTER 16 SEC 16-65 ABATEMENT BY DEMOLITION SHALL BE ORDERED ONLY WHERE REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE IS UNREASONABLE OR IMPRACTICABLE, AND DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A STRUCTURE OR BUILDING IS NECESSARY TO CORRECT AND ABATE A VIOLATION. ANY ACTION INVOLVING THE DEMOLITION OF A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL BE COMMENCED BY ISSUING A NOTICE OF VIOLATION TO THE OWNER AND ANY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16-45. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - REFUSE
Case Number - T13DV07407
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 03/26/2014 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 10/09/2013 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 10/15/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 10/15/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/09/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |