Case: T15DV03238
Case Details
Entered Date:
04/30/2015
Applicant:
AM FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC ATTN: MARGEAUX BOWERS
Description:
Property maintance items to include, but not limited to lighting, hand rails, fascias, walkway ceilings and leaking roofs. Work done without permits. 05-28-15 webmail complaint - illegal occupant in a condemned unit
Case Violations
Case Number: T15DV03238
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 16
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(c) STAIRWAYS, DECKS AND PORCHES. All stairways, decks and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be capable of supporting the load and resisting all forces placed thereon by normal use. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads, and shall be maintained in good condition. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(3) Every floor and floor support shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition, and every existing floor covering shall be maintained in safe condition that is free of defect or deterioration that creates an unsafe or unsanitary condition. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/07/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/04/2015 | 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. |
| 05/04/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-14(c) BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE. All buildings and structures are to be maintained so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of any person or persons. The condition of a building or structure that meets any or all of the following is a public nuisance, is a violation of this chapter, and subjects the building or structure to abatement as provided in Article VI of this chapter, including demolition as provided in section 16-65: (11) The building or structure exhibits conditions that present actual or imminent hazards or dangers, or is otherwise unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
| 05/01/2015 | T.C. 16-12(f)(3) ADDRESS DISPLAY APARTMENTS. The address numbers assigned shall be conspicuously placed immediately at the property access points, appropriate locations on each building, and structure entrances. a. Building numbers shall be a minimum of 15 inches in height. b. Apartment number ranges shall be placed below building numbers or on signage near the building. Apartment number ranges shall be a minimum of eight inches in height. c. Individual apartment numbers shall be a minimum of 3 inches in height for exterior entrances and a minimum of one inch in height for interior (hallway) entrances. |
| 05/01/2015 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T15DV03238
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 13
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(PL)-GAS SUPPLY/CONNECT | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(HC)-COOLING | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO - REFUSE/TRASH/DEBRIS | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO - VEGETATION NUISANCE | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO - WEEDS/GRASSES | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO - WORK WITHOUT PERMIT | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection | |
| 07/08/2015 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | HOLLANDER | Follow-up inspection |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T15DV03238
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | HOLLANDER | Approved | Visited site and found numerous issues to include, but not limited to missing handrail hardware, deteriorated fascia boards, broken windows, faulty electric and plumbing, roof damage and blocked scuppers, missing apartment numbers, tripping hazards and A/C unit installed without permits. |
| 07/15/2015 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | HOLLANDER | Approved | Meet with Mr. Bowers. No progress has been made. He stated that he did not understand the last conversation we had. The last conversation was clear and evidant. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T15DV03238
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
| Date | Name |
| 06/10/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 05/11/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 06/03/2015 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 05/11/2015 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 07/30/2015 | LONG FORM CITATION |
| 03/15/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |