Case: T14DV10351
Case Details
Entered Date:
12/30/2014
Applicant:
ROSE WENDELLE A
Description:
Exposed wires electrical outlets. heating electrical is not up to code
Case Violations
Case Number: T14DV10351
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/26/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(e) ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. All accessory structures, including but not limited to detached garages, fences and walls, must be structurally sound and free of disrepair. Examples of disrepair include missing slats, posts or blocks, or damage, deterioration or rot. Fences and walls cannot be constructed or covered with materials not designed or commonly used for that purpose, such as pallets and tarps. Fences and walls must be properly anchored so as not to be in danger of failure or collapse. |
| 01/23/2015 | 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. |
| 01/23/2015 | UDC, Sec. 10.3.5. VIOLATION OF A SITE PLAN Failure to comply with conditions placed on an approved site plan shall constitute a violation of the UDC. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T14DV10351
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 8
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2015 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | HOLLANDER | Item closed | |
| 06/17/2015 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | HOLLANDER | Item closed | |
| 06/17/2015 | NPO - SMOKE ALARMS | HOLLANDER | Item closed | |
| 06/17/2015 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | HOLLANDER | Item closed | |
| 06/17/2015 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | HOLLANDER | Item closed | |
| 06/17/2015 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | HOLLANDER | Item closed | |
| 12/30/2014 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | REED | Item initialized | |
| 12/30/2014 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | REED | Item initialized |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T14DV10351
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | HOLLANDER | Approved | Met with tenant and took pictures. Found improper electrical wiring throught the unit, smoke alarms improperly installed or missing, water heater installed without a permit, deteriorated roof sheathing and facia, cooler leaking, damaged drywall due to water leaks, unpermited and installed baseboard heating, holes in exterior stucco, south fence in disrepair and falling and shed too close to property lines. |
| 06/17/2015 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | HOLLANDER | Approved | Visited the site and all items have been taken care of and Abated Close Case. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T14DV10351
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 01/06/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 03/10/2015 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 01/27/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 01/27/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 06/17/2015 | VIOLATION CLOSED |