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Case: T14DV03704

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

06/06/2014

Applicant:

GUADALUPE BLUMENKRON

Description:

DANGERROUS ELECTRICAL WIRING REPORTED BY DSD

Case Violations

Case Number: T14DV03704
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 15
Violation Date Code Statue
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(3) BOARDED WINDOW OR DOOR OPENINGS. a. No occupied structure may have boarded window or door openings, except as necessary on a temporary basis to keep the structure secure while under repair. b. While vacant structures may temporarily be secured by boarding up window and door openings in accordance with section 16-14(b), having or maintaining boarded window or door openings on a vacant structure for 180 days or more in any one-year period is prohibited.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(f) 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. i. Numbers and letters shall have a minimum proportion ratio of height to width of six to one (6:1). The formula is w = h/6, where w is width and h is height in inches. j. Numbers shall not be spelled. k. All height requirements stated in this section are minimum sizes.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
06/10/2014 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.
08/07/2014 NOTICE AND ORDER ISSUED
08/07/2014 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T14DV03704
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 12
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/23/2014 NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(PL)-SEWAGE DISPOSAL (SYS) VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(HC)-COOLING VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC VIDAL Follow-up inspection
10/23/2014 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC VIDAL Follow-up inspection

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV03704
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
06/10/2014 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT VIDAL Approved No one home and found trash and debris through out the property with wood, construction material, tile for walls and floors, plumbing material, doors and other items. Found an extension cord going to the neighblrs property and giving power to an AC in the side door. The property has no power and trying to get a reconnect for the electrical to be turned back on. Has no space number to the mobile home. Has broken and covered windows with plywood through out. Some windows have been replaced with house windows and have been framed in. Did get a address and phone number of the management to check on who owns the trailer. Did meet with the management and got the name of the person staying in the mobile home. Did get the address of the owner of the mobile home and called her to let her know of the issues on the mobile home. The mobile home has no power and let the owner know that no one can stay in the mobile home except to work on or cleaning of the property. Will do N.O.V. RV.
10/23/2014 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE VIDAL Approved Mobile home is vacant and secured. Nothing has been done to clean the property. Did talk to the mobile home park manager and she has not heard anything on getting the mobile home back to the park. At this time will charge the re-fee of $75.00 for the inspection. Will check in 20 days. RV.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV03704
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
08/07/2014 CONTACTED IN PERSON
06/25/2015 VIOLATION CLOSED
08/07/2014 REINSPECTION FEE - FIRST
10/24/2014 REINSPECTION FEE - SECOND