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Case: T14DV08255

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

10/02/2014

Applicant:

REYNALDO RODRIGUEZ & MODESTA RODRIGUEZ & DOMINGA CARRIZOZA ALL JT/RS

Description:

LIVING CONDITIONS AND ANIMAL WASTE

Case Violations

Case Number: T14DV08255
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 16
Violation Date Code Statue
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (1) Dwelling units shall be provided with one or more bathrooms equipped with a water closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower. The number of water closets and lavatories for commercial buildings shall be determined by the International Building Code based on the use of the building. Each sink, bathtub and shower shall have hot and cold running water as necessary for its normal operation and use.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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.
10/02/2014 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: T14DV08255
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 19
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/02/2014 NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(PL)-SEWAGE DISPOSAL (SYS) VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(HC)-COOLING VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - INSECTS/PESTS VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - EGRESS VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - SMOKE ALARMS VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - GRAFFITI VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - OTHER VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT VIDAL Notice of violation
10/02/2014 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC VIDAL Notice of violation

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV08255
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/02/2014 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT VIDAL Approved Did inspection on the property with supervisor Rick Saldate. Received a call from Pima County Animal Control that has has min. housing condition. Dogs were pulled out yesterday and taken from the grandson. The property has no utilities of electrical, gas, water, and the cooler has been removed from the roof. Has broken windows through out with graffiti on the interior and the exterior. The grandson was staying in the unit with a girl freind and getting power from next door with an extension cord. The grandmother owns the property of a duplex. The other address 2822 is OK with all the utilities on. Did meet with the owner to let her know that the grandson can not stay in the unit and that the unit needs to be secured. Will give until 4:00 PM to secure the unit and if not completed by 4:00 PM the City of Tucson will secure the property. The drywall is missing in areas through out. The extension cord was being removed while on the property. Will go back to the unit to serve the N.O.V. and the order to vacate the unit due to lacking utilities. RV.
10/03/2014 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE VIDAL Approved Martin Lopez checked for the structure to be secured and the structure was secured and vacant. RV.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV08255
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 1
Date Name
06/01/2015 VIOLATION CLOSED