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Case: T14DV00331
Case Details
Entered Date:
01/17/2014
Applicant:
VERONICA GALLARDO
Description:
Exterior minimum housing inspection
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV00331
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 6
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 01/17/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (2) COOLING. Every dwelling unit, guest room, and congregate residence shall be provided, in at least one habitable room, with either mechanical cooling or an alternate cooling method. Cooling facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and shall be capable of providing adequate cooling, appropriate for the climate, to assure a safe living environment. Evaporative cooling shall be maintained to be free of excessive rust, corrosion or mineral deposits that limit proper operation. Any mounting apparatus for a cooling facility must be structurally sound. Mechanical fans or portable evaporative cooling devices may only be used on a temporary basis as the sole source of cooling when the permanent cooling system is being repaired or replaced. |
| 01/17/2014 | 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. |
| 01/17/2014 | 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. |
| 01/17/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) EXTERIOR SURFACES. (1) Weather protection. All weather-exposed exterior surfaces of every building, including windows and doors, shall provide weather protection. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and to exclude moisture and dampness. |
| 01/17/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-15. JUNKED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES. (a) Prohibited Storage: (1) No person owning or having custody of any junked or inoperable vehicle may store such vehicle on private property, or on any sidewalks, streets or alleys, within the city, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (2) No person owning, occupying or in control of any private property within the city may store any junked or inoperable vehicle on the owned or occupied property, or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys, except as otherwise permitted under this section; (b) Permitted Storage: This section shall not apply to any junked or inoperable vehicle stored on private property if the vehicle: (1) Is on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner and licensed by the City under chapter 19 of the Tucson Code, and the storage of the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the business enterprise; or; (2) Is lawfully enclosed within: a. An enclosed garage or other permanent building lawfully constructed of opaque materials without openings, holes or gaps other than doors and windows; b. A carport, and an opaque car cover designed for that purpose (and not including tarps, bed sheets, plastic sheeting, or similar materials) completely covers the body of the vehicle; or c. The rear yard or side yard and screened by any fence, wall or barrier, not less than five (5) feet in height, constructed of opaque materials which screens it from view from any adjacent properties and the public right-of-way, and is equipped with self-latching gates or doors. Such fence, wall or barrier must comply with section 16-12(e). (c) Persons Responsible: Whenever the city finds that any junked or inoperable vehicle is stored on private property or on any abutting sidewalks, streets or alleys in violation of this section, the persons responsible for the violation include the recorded owner, occupant or person in control of the private property, as well as the registered owner or custodian of the vehicle. |
| 03/24/2014 | 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: T14DV00331
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | MENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | MENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | MENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | MENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | MENDOZA | Item closed | |
| 09/02/2014 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | MENDOZA | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV00331
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | MENDOZA | Approved | Wall mounted A/C is not secured properly. Wood frame holding A/C is unstable and deteriorated. Water heater exhaust is not connected. Cold water line leaks. Cooler on the North portion of unit has a spliced cord and has exposed and burnt wiring. Plug is burnt. Exterior light has exposed wiring and lacks a globe. Broken front window. Door frame is deteriorated. Siding around door fram is missing and the wall and insulation is exposed to the elements. Junked motor vehicle on the north side of the propety with a broken window. |
| 09/02/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | MENDOZA | Approved | Unit vacated. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV00331
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 01/17/2014 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 01/23/2014 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 04/01/2014 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 01/17/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 09/02/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |