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Case: T15DV08516
Case Details
Entered Date:
11/03/2015
Applicant:
GIN SHU CI
Description:
THE HOUSE IS COLLAPSING INTO THE BASEMENT. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT STABLE
Case Violations
Case Number: T15DV08516
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(2) WALLS. Exterior walls shall be maintained in a sound condition that is substantially weathertight and weatherproof, and shall be protected from the elements by paint or other approved protective covering. Exterior walls must be free of loose, crumbling or deteriorated plaster or rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | 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. |
| 11/05/2015 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(5) STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T15DV08516
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 3
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2015 | NPO(DL)-DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE | VALDEZ | Extension granted | |
| 12/29/2015 | NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | VALDEZ | Extension granted | |
| 12/29/2015 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | VALDEZ | Extension granted |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T15DV08516
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2015 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | VALDEZ | Approved | ONSITE INSPECTION: THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DWELLING IS WHERE THE ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT IS. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HAS SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR WALL AND THE DOOR JAM, IN THIS LOCATION THERE ARE BLOCKS WITH MISSING MORTAR IN THE JOINTS, SOME PLASTER HAS FALLEN OFF THE WALL. THE BASEMENT ACCESS HAS A 3 FOOT BY 10 FOOT WALL WHICH ACTS AS A BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE STAIRS WITH AN OPENING TO ACCESS THE STAIRS. THE BARRIER WALL HAS A DEEP CRACK WHICH PENETRATES THROUGH, THIS WALL IS DAMAGED. THE DWELLING EXTERIOR WALL IN THIS LOCATION HAS PLASTER CRACKS. THE BASEMENT HAS A WOOD FRAMED DECKING SYSTEM MADE OF 2X4 LUMBER AND PLYWOOD WHICH LAYS ON TOP OF THE STAIRS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING ACCESS DOWN THE STAIRS. THE WOOD FRAMED COVER DOES NOT ALLOW FOR SAFE ACCESS IN AND OUT OF THE BASEMENT PLUS THERE IS INSUFFICIENT HEAD ROOM. THE BASEMENT CONCRETE STEPS ARE DAMAGED AND NOT SAFE. THE FIRST STEP HAS A 3 INCH DRAIN WASTE PIPE AND A METAL GAS PIPE WHICH ARE NOT PROTECTED. THE BASEMENT IS AN ESTIMATE 7 FEET IN HEIGHT AND 8 FOOT BY 10 FOOT . THE WALLS ARE 4 X10 BLOCK AND LOOKS IN GOOD SHAPE, NO VISIBLE DAMAGE . THE 7 FLOOR JOISTS AND SUB FLOOR ALSO LOOK IN GOOD SHAPE. NO VISIBLE TERMITE DAMAGE. THERE IS THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT IS THE DWELLING'S BEARING WALL WHICH HAS A 3 FOOT BY 3 FOOT SECTION OF WALL MISSING. THERE IS A HEADER A 12 INCH CONCRETE HEADER ABOVE THE MISSING WALL; THE WALLS MAKE UP IS ROCK AND CONCRETE. THERE IS A RECEPTACLE OUTLET AND A LIGHT FIXTURE MOUNTED ON A FLOOR JOIST. THE IS NO SWITCH FOR THE UNIT. YOU NEED TO TURN THE BULB TO TURN IT ON. INTERIOR INSPECTION RESULTS: DAMAGED FLOORING VINYL TILES, THE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM DOOR LACK WEATHER PROTECTION, WEATHER STRIPPING. THE KITCHEN DOOR JAM HAS TERMITE DAMAGE. THE FORCE AIR GAS HEATER IS INOPERABLE. THE MAIN DISCONNECT THE MAIN DISCONNECT HAS THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WHICH HAS BEEN CUT. THERE ARE 4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH NO NEUTRALS CONDUCTORS. THERE ARE 5 CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH NO GROUND CONDUCTOR. THE DEAD FRONT IS MISSING. VERIFICATION OF LOCATION NEUTRALS AND GROUNDS WILL BE ORDERED. THE EXTERIOR COPPER WATER PIPE ARE NOT PROTECT |
| 12/22/2015 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | VALDEZ | Approved | OWNER HAS RECEIVED BIDS AND MORE EXTENSIVE WORK WILL BE REQUIRED, TENANTS MAY HAVE TO MOVE OUT.. MANAGEMENT CO WILL ADVISE |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T15DV08516
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 11/03/2015 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 11/03/2015 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 11/10/2015 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 11/03/2015 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 08/10/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |