Case: T14DV07687
Case Details
Entered Date:
09/22/2014
Applicant:
ROMERO JESUS
Description:
COMMUNCATION CALLED THAT T.P.D. ON SITE WITH MIN. HOUSING CONDITION, ALARM # F-142610845
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV07687
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 17
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 09/22/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(2) Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have unobstructed access directly to the outside, or to a public corridor. Every door, stairway, passageway or other means of exit shall be of sufficient size, width and arrangement so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. Every walking surface of any means of exit shall be maintained free of warping, rotting, or other damage or obstructions so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (5) When a structure is equipped with a gas supply system, it must be installed and maintained in a safe, hazard-free condition. |
| 09/22/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(h) INTERIOR INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL. The interior of all buildings and structures shall be kept free from infestation of insects, rodents and other noxious pests where such infestation threatens the health, safety or welfare of a person or persons. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(d) COOLERS. Evaporative coolers, cooler stands, and any cooler mounting apparatus must be maintained in a safe condition. Cooler stands and any mounting apparatus must be structurally sound. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/22/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(b) Vacant and unsecured buildings or structures are unlawful and are prohibited by this chapter. The requirements of this subsection (b) shall apply to all vacant and unsecured buildings or structures regardless of whether or not the building or structure is surrounded in whole or in part by a fence or wall. (1) Duty to clean, secure and prohibit trespass. The owner or responsible party of a vacant building or structure shall remove any accumulation of weeds, combustible waste, or refuse from the interior of the building or structure and the surrounding yards; and shall secure all doors, windows, and other openings to prevent unauthorized entry. The owner or responsible party also shall post both the structure and the exterior premises with signs to provide conspicuous and reasonable notice prohibiting entry (i.e., "No Trespassing" signs). |
| 09/22/2014 | 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. |
| 09/23/2014 | 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: T14DV07687
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 15
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - EGRESS | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2014 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | VIDAL | Item initialized | |
| 09/18/2015 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | VIDAL | Item initialized |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV07687
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | VIDAL | Approved | Received a call from communication that T.P.D. on site with min. housing condition on the property. Arrived and the unit was opened and unable to secure. The unit has no access to all the windows and doors due to a large amount of storage in boxes or items staced in all the rooms. Found extension cords through out to appliances or lights added to see in all the rooms. The unit has no water due to being locked at the meter for non payment by the water department. The gas meter has been removed by S.W.G. The electrical will be removed due to the amount of extension cords being used and not able to get the the outlets or the switches in the unit. Not able to locate the owner and will call Bathcrest to the site to have the unit secured. Do have other issues on the property of trash and debris, tall grass and weeds, J.M.V.'s, ABS piping has been connected to the clean out in the front of the unit, roaches and no smoke detectors. Will do N.O.V. RV. |
| 06/19/2015 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | VIDAL | Approved | The property has been cleaned with vacant and secured. The owner not sure to rent out the units. At this time the case will be closed. Violation Abated, Close Case. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV07687
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
| Date | Name |
| 02/17/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 03/04/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 03/04/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 11/18/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 02/11/2015 | SEC LETTER OF BILLING FOR $??? SENT TO OWNERS |
| 09/23/2014 | STRUCTURE SECURED BY ??? |