Case: T16DV00373
Case Details
Entered Date:
01/25/2016
Applicant:
MACIAS CAMILO P & ESTHER M CP/RS
Description:
mice infestation, no heat, and electrical outlets are sparking
Case Violations
Case Number: T16DV00373
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 7
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 01/27/2016 | 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. |
| 01/27/2016 | 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. |
| 01/27/2016 | 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. |
| 01/27/2016 | 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. |
| 01/27/2016 | 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. |
| 01/27/2016 | 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. |
| 01/27/2016 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(h) INTERIOR INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL. The interior of all buildings and structures shall be kept free from infestation of insects, rodents and other noxious pests where such infestation threatens the health, safety or welfare of a person or persons. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T16DV00373
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2016 | NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | VIDAL | Item closed | |
| 02/09/2016 | NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | VIDAL | Item closed | |
| 02/09/2016 | NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | VIDAL | Item closed | |
| 02/09/2016 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | VIDAL | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T16DV00373
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2016 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | VIDAL | Approved | Received call from Rick Saldate the supervisor and has a case with no heat and having trouble with the outlets. Arrived and met with the tenant and has no heating unit for the property. Does have a appliance heating unit that connects to an outlet in the wall in hallway that belongs to the tenant. The thermostat has been removed from the wall in the living room. Did find a dead rat in the bathroom with droppings on the floor. The kitchen cabinets have rat droppings through out the cabinets and on what is ever in the cabinets. Did try and call the owner and did leave a message to call. Did go over that the tenant needs to start looking for a place to stay due to lacking the heating unit. Will do N.O.V. RV. |
| 02/09/2016 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | VIDAL | Approved | All issues have been addressed. Have talk to the tenant and all has been done and has no other complaints at this time. The permit has been re-issued for the electrical up grade, the smoke detector has been replaced with new, the heating unit has been repaired and the thermostat has been replaced with new and working, the cooler has been repaired and working, the outlets have been repaired with the other outlets checked, the rats have been treated and the areas have been cleaned and the holes are being patched. At this time the case will be closed. Violation Abated, Close Case. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T16DV00373
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 01/27/2016 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 02/02/2016 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 02/02/2016 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 10/06/2016 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 01/27/2016 | RESEARCH |