Case: T13DV07704
Case Details
Entered Date:
10/15/2013
Applicant:
JESUS & SANDRA D. VALDEZ & ELIZARDO JACOBS ALL JT/RS
Description:
Rodent infested/ Windows do not close(duct tape)/ The swamp cooler is leaking/ Plumbing by washer is leaking/ Bathroom door just put on but it does not close.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV07704
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 8
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 10/24/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(1) The presence and operations of window openings, size and condition of exits, bars, grills, grates covering windows and openings shall allow for safe and rapid egress in emergency situations. At least one window and all doors in living/sleeping rooms in dwelling units must have an operable release mechanism that allows safe and rapid egress without the use of separate tools. |
| 10/24/2013 | 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. |
| 10/24/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(h) INTERIOR INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL. The interior of all buildings and structures shall be kept free from infestation of insects, rodents and other noxious pests where such infestation threatens the health, safety or welfare of a person or persons. |
| 10/24/2013 | 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. |
| 10/24/2013 | 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. |
| 10/24/2013 | 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. |
| 10/24/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(2) WALLS. Exterior walls shall be maintained in a sound condition that is substantially weathertight and weatherproof, and shall be protected from the elements by paint or other approved protective covering. Exterior walls must be free of loose, crumbling or deteriorated plaster or rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings. |
| 10/24/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(2) PROTECTIVE TREATMENT. All exterior wood surfaces, except for decay-resistant woods, must be protected from deterioration and from the elements by paint or other protective treatment or covering. Any exterior wood surface that has paint that is peeling, flaking, cracked, blistered or chipped, resulting in bare, unprotected surfaces, the deteriorated condition of that surface must be eliminated and the surface repainted. All metal surfaces subject to corrosion or rust must be treated or coated to inhibit corrosion and rust, unless corrosion or rust is a design element. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV07704
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 9
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2013 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2013 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | JVALDEZ | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV07704
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | JVALDEZ | Approved | MINIMUM HOUSING INSPECTION; RESULTS AS FOLLOWS NO SMOKE DETECTOR'S IN THE DWELLING. THE LIVING ROOM HAS TWO ENCASEMENT WINDOWS. THE WINDOW'S ARE INOPERABLE AND MISSING HARDWARE SUCH AS THE NO LOCKING MECHANISM AND THE OPERATING CRANK HANDLE. THE LIVING ROOM CEILING AND THE WALL AREA HAVE TERMITE MUD TUNNELS. THE FRONT BEDROOM HAS TWO ENCASEMENT WINDOWS WHICH ARE INOPERABLE AND MISSING HARDWARE SUCH AS THE NO LOCKING MECHANISM AND THE OPERATING CRANK HANDLE. THE BATHROOM DOOR FRAME IS NOT SECURED TO THE WALL. THE DOOR CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND IS IN THE STATE OF COLLAPSE. THE REAR BEDROOM HAS A HOLE WHICH PENETRATES FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CLOSET INTO WALL CAVITY. THE KITCHEN HAS A WINDOW WHICH DOES NOT FUNCTION AND MISSING HARDWARE, NO LOCKING MECHANISM. RODENT FECES IS PRESENT IN THE KITCHEN CABINETRY. THE GAS WATER HEATER LACKS A COLD WATER SHUT OFF, THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE LACKS PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE CEILING DRYWALL, THE UNIT ALSO LACK PROPER DISCHARGE PIPE. EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURE NOR PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING MAIN DISCONNECT HAS AN UNUSED OPENING AND LACKS PROPER LABELING. REAR DOOR OPENING IS DAMAGED AND HAS PENETRATIONS INTO THE DWELLING EXTERIOR SIDING ON THE ATTACHED STORAGE ADDITION LACKS PAINT PROTECTION. |
| 12/09/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | JVALDEZ | Approved | 12-09-2013 INSPECTION RESULTS 1. THE WINDOW IN THE LIVING, HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUCT TAPE AND A BLOCK ARE KEEPING THE WINDOW FROM OPENING. 2. TERMITE TUNNELS IN THE LIVING ROOM CEILING 3. CLOSET IN REAR BEDROOM HAS HOLE IN THE INTERIOR WALL 4. THE BATHROOM DOOR WAS INSTALLED BUT NOT COMPLETED, THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AND IS MISSING THE TRIM.( NO PRIVACY) 5. NO SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE HALLWAY 6. WATER HEATER VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ADDRESSED 7. MAIN DISCONNECT HAS USED OPENING 8. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURE HAVE NOT BUT REPLACED 9. EXTERIOR REAR DOOR PENETRATIONS HAVE NOT BUT ADDRESSED 10. ACCESSORY ADDITION / STORAGE SHED HAS NOT BEEN PAINTED |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 10/24/2013 | 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS SECTION 503 CONNECTIONS 503.1 Cold water line valve. The cold water branch line from the main water supply line to each hot water storage tank or water heater shall be provided with a valve, located near the equipment and serving only the hot water storage tank or water heater. The valve shall not interfere or cause a disruption of the cold water supply to the remainder of the cold water system. The valve shall be provided with access on the same floor level as the water heater served. | Not Approved |
| 10/24/2013 | 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE CHAPTER 24 FUEL AND GAS SECTION G2409 (308) CLEARANCE REDUCTION TABLE G2409.2 (308.2)a through k REDUCTION OF CLEARANCES WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF PROTECTION There shall be at least 1 inch between clearance reduction systems and combustible walls and ceilings for reduction systems using ventilated airspace. | Not Approved |
| 10/24/2013 | 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE Chapter 28 - Water Heaters P2803.6.1 Requirements for discharge pipe. The discharge piping serving a pressure-relief valve, temperature-relief valve or combination valve shall: 1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system. 2. Discharge through an air gap located in the same room as the water heater. 3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to the air gap. 4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or equipment. 5. Discharge to the floor, to the pan serving the water heater or storage tank, to a waste receptor or to the outdoors. 6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage. 7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants. 8. Not be trapped. 9. Be installed to flow by gravity. 10. Not terminate more than 6 inches (152 mm) above the floor or waste receptor. 11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of the piping. 12. Not have valves or tee fittings. 13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section P2905.5 or materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME A112.4.1. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T13DV07704
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 10/17/2013 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 12/16/2013 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 10/24/2013 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 10/24/2013 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 02/18/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |