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Case: T13DV09318
Case Details
Entered Date:
12/16/2013
Applicant:
KEEN SUEY GEE & DEANNA L SUN PING GEE
Description:
Minium Housing unit address 731. Gas, electrical and building issues.
Case Violations
Case Number: T13DV09318
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
| 12/16/2013 | 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. |
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
| 12/17/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(c) STAIRWAYS, DECKS AND PORCHES. All stairways, decks and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be capable of supporting the load and resisting all forces placed thereon by normal use. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads, and shall be maintained in good condition. |
| 12/16/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(3) ROOFS. The roof of every building or structure shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall provide weather protection for that building or structure. Roof coverings shall not be rotted, broken, split, buckled or otherwise deteriorated. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b) FOUNDATIONS, WALLS, ROOFS, AND CHIMNEYS. Every foundation, wall, roof, chimney and all exterior surfaces of buildings and structures shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and shall provide weather protection. All wood showing evidence of termite damage or decay, where structural or functional integrity is impaired, shall be replaced. |
| 12/17/2013 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T13DV09318
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2013 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | RHOLLAND | Notice of violation | |
| 12/19/2013 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | RHOLLAND | Notice of violation | |
| 12/19/2013 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | RHOLLAND | Notice of violation | |
| 12/19/2013 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | RHOLLAND | Notice of violation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T13DV09318
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2013 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | RHOLLAND | Approved | Visited site meet with tenant. She pointed out signs of roof leaks on the ceilings. Showed me electrical problems. When asked about the space heaters, I was informed that the gas could not be turn on due to a report from SWG that the pipes were bad. Contacted supervisor Romero and he stated that the space heaters could be used as temporary heat untill we could restore the gas. I made a follow-up appointment for tomarrow. |
| 12/19/2013 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | RHOLLAND | Approved | Visited site to verify installation of smoke detector. It has not been installed at this time. The owner is on his way to install. JMV has been renoved. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 12/19/2013 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(f) (1) (5) ADDRESS DISPLAY. (1) General requirements: a. All structures, whether new or existing, designed for human occupancy or use which have an assigned address shall display the address in a manner to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. e. The complete address shall be displayed on all corner buildings at a street intersection, for each side of the building facing any street. f. Addresses shall be displayed and visible from both directions of approaching vehicular travel. g. Numbers and letters shall be made of durable and clearly visible material. Paint shall not be considered durable for building addresses. h. Numbers and letters shall be of colors contrasting with the background of the sign or wall to which they are attached. (5) Commercial: The address number assigned shall be conspicuously placed immediately at each property access point, and the appropriate locations on each building, and each structure entrance. a. Buildings or structures set back no more than fifty (50) feet from the curb line or edge of pavement shall display a twelve-inch minimum height number. b. Buildings or structures set back more than fifty (50) feet from the curb line or edge of pavement shall display a fifteen-inch minimum height number. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T13DV09318
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 7
| Date | Name |
| 01/21/2014 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 03/06/2014 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 01/06/2014 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 01/06/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 08/05/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 01/24/2014 | REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST |
| 03/04/2014 | SENT FAX |