Case: T14DV03488
Case Details
Entered Date:
05/29/2014
Applicant:
GLENN HEIDEMANN
Description:
NO AC. ROOF IS LEAKING. HAS AN INFESTATION OF COACKROACHES. HOUSE BEHIND HER HAS NO PLUMBING AND ITS THERE LANDLORD
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV03488
Case Status: REFERRED
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 1
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 06/05/2014 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV03488
Case Status: REFERRED
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 13
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | PUMPHREY | Approved | Accumulation of storage in the front yard, not screened and not allowed in the front yard location. Two JMVs in front yard: black4-door pt cruiser and blue 2-door passenger. Shade structure attached over front entry area at unit is not built to adopted code. Tenants did not answer door, but called back 20 minutes later to request inspection; stated they were moving out tomorrow. Evaporative cooler not functional; several outlets and switches were missing cover plates; no observable roach infestation; furnance was disconnected from fuel source, but previous permit on record for installed baseboard heater; bathroom lacks mechanical fan or operable window (glass block) for venting; the ceiling in the bathroom is badly damaged from water, sags, has bad patching. Tenants claimed owner defecating on ground behind fenced area in unit he resides in, unable to access area for evaluation (owner not home), did not smell anything. |
| 06/02/2014 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 06/02/2014 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/02/2014 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | PUMPHREY | Item initialized | |
| 10/03/2014 | LUC - RESIDENTIAL STORAGE | PUMPHREY | Citation | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | PUMPHREY | Citation | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | PUMPHREY | Citation | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | PUMPHREY | Item closed | |
| 10/03/2014 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | PUMPHREY | Citation | |
| 10/08/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | PUMPHREY | Citation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: REFERRED
Case Number: T14DV03488
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | PUMPHREY | Approved | In conjunction with T14DV04582 (Elec Service condemnation). Exterior site inspection of property and interior minimum housing inspection of Unit 1 at the request of tenants who have been occupying the unit Since Sept. Note: this unit, along with unit 2 and 3 was previously condemned and required scheduled inspection with owner prior to release of condemnation, which did not occur. Confirmed upgrade under finaled permit T14CM04934 for units 1 & 2 only; service to unit 3 was not included and removed. Unable to access Unit 2 for minimum housing interior inspection. Interior inspection of unit one showed no compliance on previous violation of bathroom ventilation (no mechanical or manual via window); bathroom outlet lacks cover, switch to bathroom in hallway lacks switch but has cover; GFCI outlet with switch in kitchen has operable switch for light, but outlet is not engergized; subpanel in kitchen lacks dead front and cover. baseboard heaters in both bedrooms are lacking covers, are damaged, and do not have grounding wired correctly; original gas heater in hallway closet is unplugged and disconnected from gas; switch in the closet lacks cover. Issue fee (for failure to repair from original NOV) and issue citation for all current violations. |
Outstanding Case Activity Conditions
| Date | Name | Approved |
| 06/05/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(h) OUTDOOR STORAGE Outdoor storage on residential properties is prohibited under the following conditions: 1. When stored in the front yard. 2. When stored in the side yard or rear yard and is not screened by a minimum five foot high solid wall or opaque fence. 3. When exceeds 25% of the total lot area. 4. When stored in an open covered porch that is visible from beyond the boundaries of the lot. 5. When stored in an open carport that is visible from beyond the boundaries of the lot where the amount of storage restricts an automobile from being properly stored within the carport. A double carport will require enough space to store two automobiles. 6. When storage items include garbage, refuse or debris. | Not Approved |
| 06/05/2014 | 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. Any fence, wall or barrier, not less than 5 feet in height, constructed of opaque materials without openings, holes or gaps other than gates or doors, completely enclosing the vehicle and screening it from view from any adjacent properties, and 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. | Not Approved |
| 06/05/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 06/05/2014 | 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 |
| 06/05/2014 | 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. | Not Approved |
| 06/05/2014 | 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 |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV03488
Case Status: REFERRED
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 7
| Date | Name |
| 05/29/2014 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 06/05/2014 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 07/23/2014 | RED CROSS / PRIMAVERA |
| 06/05/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 10/10/2014 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 07/15/2014 | REFERENCE |
| 10/08/2014 | REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST |