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Case: T14DV04307
Case Details
Entered Date:
06/30/2014
Applicant:
THOMAS W MC BRIDE
Description:
EXT. DAMAGE (FIRE) / INT. WAS EXPOSED (DAMAGE ON SOUTHSIDE OF HOUSE) / BROKEN WINDOW . FIRE OCCURED AROUND 1 AM ON 6/30/2014. 8/6/15 - 3RD COMPLAINT REGARD JMV/CAR PARTS/ REFUSE/ WEEDS
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV04307
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Total Violations: 11
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(2) WALLS. Exterior walls shall be maintained in a sound condition that is substantially weathertight and weatherproof, and shall be protected from the elements by paint or other approved protective covering. Exterior walls must be free of loose, crumbling or deteriorated plaster or rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings. |
| 07/02/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(1) Every wall or vertical support must be sufficient to carry imposed loads safely, and must not lean, buckle, or split due to defect or lack of maintenance. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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 feet 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
| 07/02/2014 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV04307
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Total Outstanding Inspections - 3
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2014 | NPO - UNSECURED BUILD OR STRUC | BIGMAN | Citation | |
| 12/04/2014 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | BIGMAN | Citation | |
| 12/04/2014 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | BIGMAN | Citation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T14DV04307
Case Description: RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BIGMAN | Approved | UNIT #1: FIRE ON EXTERIOR WALL, 15 AMP BREAKER TRIPPED IN BACK RM, NO SMOKE DETECTORS, NO OUTLET COVERS IN RENTAL, TALL GRASS AND WEEDS, ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT MISSING BLANK COVERS, ROOF LEAKS WATER INTO RENTAL UNIT, REFUSE ON THE EXTERIOR, HOSE BIB LEAKING WATER, EXCESSIVE STORAGE ON THE EXTERIOR, JMV. |
| 12/04/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BIGMAN | Approved | PROPERTY STILL IN VIOLATION, TALL GRASS AND WEEDS, REFUSE, JMV, STORAGE, AND NO PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL. WILL SEND OUT LONG FORM TO CITY ATTY. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Case Number - T14DV04307
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 7
| Date | Name |
| 07/02/2014 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 07/09/2014 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 08/20/2015 | PROCESS SERVED |
| 07/09/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 12/09/2014 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 11/02/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 12/09/2014 | COURT HEARING INFO |