Case: T14DV01773
Case Details
Entered Date:
03/20/2014
Applicant:
KENNETH W HEDRICK & KARL HEDRICK
Description:
Electrical is shorting- for six months. Two working outlet in the entire house. No smoke alarms. Ceiling has holes in the hallway. Cockroach infestation. Rear and front door handles are broken
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV01773
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 1
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 05/06/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) (4) WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS, AND DOORS. Every window, skylight, door and all associated frames, shall be kept in sound condition, repair and weather tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easy to open and capable of being held in position by window hardware. All window and door hardware shall be maintained in good condition and shall function properly. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV01773
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 6
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2014 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | PUMPHREY | No violation | |
| 07/02/2014 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 07/02/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 07/02/2014 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 07/02/2014 | NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 07/02/2014 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | PUMPHREY | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV01773
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | PUMPHREY | Approved | Electrical violations:1) two outlets do not function in kitchen, including one under cabinet which is also in an improper location; 2) grounded (3-prong) receptacles have been installed on a two-wire system and are ungrounded; 3) outlet near counter is not a GFCI as required and in an improper location; 4) ceiling fan in kitchen is not properly installed to code or with correct equipment; fixture lacks required cover (globe); 5) subpanel in closet lacks required cover and requires replacement; 6) light fixtures and added wiring have been installed on the front porch and exterior fascia that are not to adopted code and without require permit for installation. Fixture on porch has wiring run in flex conduit but fixture is attached directly to wall instead of Jbox; security light on fascia does have jbox, is not rated for exterior. Plumbing: Bathtub area appears to leak to floor; several areas have dilapidated seals; tub overflow fixture is missing; flooring near bathroom is dilapidated; living room windows are not sufficiently or properly sealed, allowing pests to penetrate interior; west facing windows in living room has deterioration around the frame on the inside; bedroom has hole in wall near bottom; could not determine reported roach infestation; no activity found; no smoke alarms present. Wall furnance is not operational (+ per tenant, per SWGas). |
| 07/02/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | PUMPHREY | Approved | Compliant; inspected unit with owner. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 05/06/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/06/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/06/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/06/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/06/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 05/06/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(a) ACCUMULATION OF VEGETATION PROHIBITED. Each owner, lessee, tenant, resident or occupant shall maintain a property so it is free of the accumulation or untended growth of vegetation. The accumulation or untended growth of vegetation means the presence of plants on property that create a fire, safety or health hazard, or that attract vermin either on the property, on neighboring properties, or on both, and includes but is not limited to: (1) Any lawn grass that exceeds 6 inches in height. (2) All weeds that exceed 6 inches in height. (3) Dead trees and dead shrubs; (4) Dead palm fronds within ten fee of the ground, a structure, a fence or wall, or of any combustible other than the tree from which the fronds have grown; (5) Any tree, shrub, or other form of vegetation of any kind on the property or on the adjoining right-of-way, street, or alley that extends over or under the sidewalk space or roadway in a manner that may interfere with the reasonable use of the street, sidewalk, or alley for pedestrian or vehicular traffic of any kind or that may obstruct the view or light distribution of traffic-control devices or luminaries. Vegetation must be trimmed and maintained to provide an unobstructed pedestrian path a minimum 48 inches in width and 80 inches in height from grade. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(d) DUTY TO REMOVE WEEDS AND REFUSE FROM ABUTTING SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND ALLEYS UPON NOTICE. Upon receipt of notice served pursuant to section 16-45, the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of any premises shall remove from the premises and the abutting portions of contiguous sidewalks, streets and alleys, all weeds, garbage, debris or other refuse which may endanger the health, safety or welfare of the persons in the vicinity of such premises. This duty extends to and includes any abutting sidewalk area and one-half (½) the width of abutting alleys, from the property line to the center line of the alley. | Not Approved |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV01773
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 03/26/2014 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 05/06/2014 | MENTOR ASSISTANCE |
| 05/06/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 04/02/2014 | VIOLATION CLOSED |