Case: T14DV08572
Case Details
Entered Date:
10/14/2014
Applicant:
BRIGID GANNON
Description:
electrical outlets- shorting/ addition/ kitchen bedroom bathroom on same circuit- no gfi in kitchen or bathroom Work without permits. A/c- evap cooler not working Gas line- accoriding to sw gas needs replacing
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV08572
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
| 10/15/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(d) MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. All mechanical equipment and appliances shall be properly installed, maintained in a safe, working, operating condition, and shall be free of any defect that impairs operability. |
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
| 10/17/2014 | 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. |
| 10/17/2014 | 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. |
| 10/15/2014 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV08572
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2014 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2014 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 12/09/2014 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV08572
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | HOLLANDER | Approved | Visited the site and meet with the tenant to discuss the item on the complaint. I found electrical problems with the devices and circuits in multiple rooms. There has been modification to the electrical wiring. Thye smoke alarms are missing from the bedrooms and hallways. There is a portable heating/cooling unit in the dinning room. The wall A/C unit cords are excess in length poising fire and tripping hazards. The roof cooler is in deteriorated condition and inoperable. The kitchen hood is a vented type, but no vent system installed and is inoperable. The water heater installation does not appear code compliant. The gass line at the emersisson from the earth is deteriorated. There is no records in Permit Plus indicateing this work was done with permits. |
| 12/09/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | HOLLANDER | Approved | Meet with property manager on site to discuss work to be done.Permits are obtained and work is starting. 30 day follow-up. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV08572
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
| Date | Name |
| 12/01/2014 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 10/22/2014 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 10/22/2014 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 03/12/2015 | VIOLATION CLOSED |