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Case: T14DV01464

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

03/11/2014

Applicant:

CAROLYN LARABEE

Description:

UNITS ARE NOT UP TO CODE-ELECTRICAL BREAKERS SHUT DOWN IF ANYTHING IS PLUGGED IN, PLUMBING-STANDING WATER FOR AT LEAST 10 TO 15 MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTS TO APPEAR TO DRAIN , NO HEAT/COOLING SOURCE, NO CO2 INDICATOR , NO LOCKS, LEAKY ROOF, DILAPITATED ROOF. CE01 AREA

Case Violations

Case Number: T14DV01464
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 12
Violation Date Code Statue
03/31/2014 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.
03/31/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (3) VENTILATION. b. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than 1 ½ square feet. A mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside may be provided in lieu of these required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms that contain a bathtub, shower or combination thereof; laundry rooms; and similar rooms. Such a system must be capable of providing 5 air changes at the rate of 50 cubic feet per minute if the system operation is intermittent; or 20 cubic feet per minute if the operation is constant. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 3 feet from any opening into the building. In bathrooms containing only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof; or in similar rooms, ventilation may be provided with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or a similar device designed to remove odors from the room.
03/31/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (3) Every habitable room must have at least two electrical receptacle outlets, or one outlet and one electric light fixture. Every bathroom, water closet compartment, and laundry room must have at least one electric light fixture.
03/31/2014 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.
03/31/2014 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.
03/31/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (4) All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system, with the connections free from leaks, blockages, or other defects. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation.
03/31/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner.
03/31/2014 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.
03/31/2014 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.
03/31/2014 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.
03/31/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(j) ACCESS CONTROL. (1) Exterior doors, including sliding glass doors, must have an operable locking mechanism. Double cylinder dead bolt locks or other mechanisms that prevent rapid egress in case of fire or other emergency are prohibited. (2) All windows must have an operable locking mechanism.
03/31/2014 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: T14DV01464
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 7
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE None Not Inspected
08/27/2014 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX COX Item closed
08/27/2014 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX COX Item closed
08/27/2014 NPO(HC)-COOLING COX Item closed
08/27/2014 NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION COX Item closed
08/27/2014 NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE COX Item closed
08/27/2014 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC COX Item closed

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV01464
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 1
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
03/13/2014 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT COX Approved Inspector Pumphrey and myself met with tenant today at 09:00. There were multiple violations at the unit. After the inspection I spoke with the property owner/landlord and explained there were issues which needed to be addressed and resolved. I told her I would send a notice of violation itemizing the violations and a time line to come into compliance.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV01464
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
Date Name
03/11/2014 CONTACTED BY PHONE
04/01/2014 CONTACTED IN PERSON
03/28/2014 MENTOR ASSISTANCE
03/31/2014 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
08/27/2014 VIOLATION CLOSED
08/26/2014 RESEARCH

Documents

File Name Document Type  
8800 E. JACARANDA PL. 7.PDF DOCUMENTS VIEW