Case: T14DV08783
Case Details
Entered Date:
10/21/2014
Applicant:
SANCHEZ JOE C TR & SANCHEZ LYDIA S
Description:
COMMUNICATION CALLED THAT T.P.D. ON SITE WITH MIN. HOUSING ISSUES.
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV08783
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 8
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 10/21/2014 | 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. |
| 10/21/2014 | 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. |
| 10/21/2014 | 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. |
| 10/21/2014 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(g) INTERIOR SANITATION. (1) The interior of every building or structure shall be maintained free from any unsafe or unsanitary accumulation of refuse. (2) All sanitary facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. (3) Every dwelling unit must have a kitchen, which shall include a sink. Sink drain boards and countertops adjacent to the kitchen sink shall be made of non-absorbent materials, or must be covered by a non-absorbent material. |
| 10/21/2014 | 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. |
| 10/21/2014 | 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. |
| 10/21/2014 | 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. |
| 10/22/2014 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV08783
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Outstanding Inspections - 14
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - EGRESS | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - JUNKED/INOP. VEHICLE(S) | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | VIDAL | Notice of violation | |
| 10/22/2014 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | VIDAL | Notice of violation |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV08783
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2014 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | VIDAL | Approved | Inspector Martin Mendoza received call that T.P.D. on site with min. housing issues. Not able to go and took the call. Arrived and T.P.D. not on site and the gates have locks. Did walk around and not able to find the owner. The property has tall grass and weeds with trash and debris through out. Has a blue Chevy pick up truck and a white Chevy van parked in the driveway and are not operable at this time. The front was able to open and was able to make contact with the owner. Did let the owner know why on the property that T.P.D. did call us to the property and needed to check the interior of the house for living condition. He did open the side door at the carport and was not able to walk in due to the amount of trash and debris and storage by the door. The washroom that was behind the where we enter was half full with clothing on the floor and had a door and was not able to open at this time. The kitchen was was full of storage and tires and had to go into the living room side ways. The living room was cluttered with papers, boxes, furniture and other items stored in the room. The front door was blocked with 2-refrigerators. The dinning room and the great room were filled with trash and debris and not able to gain entry to the areas. Found no smoke detectors that are working. The west bedrooms have security bars that are not able to open due to lacking the quick release. The windows are casements. The bedroom do have clutterness and able to get around but have to move some items around to get to the windows and doors. While on site, did install a smoke detector in the hallway if the owner able to remain on the property. Will come back at 4:00 to 5:00 to check if the owner was able to clean the property to remain on the property. Will do N.O.V. RV. |
| 10/22/2014 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | VIDAL | Approved | Met with the owner and he signed the N.O.V. Did go over the issues and what needs to be done first and do on. Owner will be out of town on 11-4-14 thru 11-07-14. Will check in 10 days. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T14DV08783
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 1
| Date | Name |
| 12/02/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |