Case: T17DV00385
Case Details
Entered Date:
01/27/2017
Applicant:
BELA HERCZEG
Description:
Residence in poor state of repair. Reported that ceiling is caving in. Termite infestation, Ceiling in the kitchen collapsing, Stove that is causing shocks and smoke when resident attempts to use it.
Case Violations
Case Number: T17DV00385
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 10
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
| 02/10/2017 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T17DV00385
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2017 | UDC - ANIMAL OTHER | BIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 03/15/2017 | NPO - INSECTS/PESTS | BIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 03/15/2017 | NPO - EXT. HAZ/ATTRACT NUISANC | BIGMAN | Item closed | |
| 03/15/2017 | NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | BIGMAN | Item closed |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T17DV00385
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2017 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BIGMAN | Approved | EXCESSIVE OF REFUSE AND STORAGE IN CARPORT, TALL GRASS AND WEEDS, TERMITS IN CEILING, WATER DAMAGE TO CEILING IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, FLOORING LINOLIM CRACKED OFF, HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO BACK BEDROOM, STOVE INOP, 3 JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES. LIGHT GLOBES MISSING ON INTERIOR LIGHTS, KITCHEN LIGHT HANGING BY ELECTRICAL WIRING, FRONT DOOR KNOB MISSING, ENGINE OIL IN COFFEE CAN NEXT TO RENTAL UNIT OVER-FLOWING, (SEVERAL ANIMALS LIVING IN EXTREME POOR CONDITION. REPORTED TO PIMA ANIMAL CONTROL). INTERIOR LIVING CONDITION IS UNSANITARY. SPOKE TO OWNER REGARDING COMPLAINT AND VIOLATIONS. EXPLAINED NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND TIME LINE TO MAKE REPAIRS. |
| 03/15/2017 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BIGMAN | Approved | DOOR KNOB INSTALLED, TALL GRASS AND WEEDS REMOVED, BUGS TREATED, CEILING FIXED, FLOORING FIXED, COLD WATER WORKS, HOLES IN WALLS REPAIRED, JMV'S REMOVED, SMOKE DETECTORS INSTALLED. CLOSE CASE |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T17DV00385
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 3
| Date | Name |
| 02/17/2017 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 02/14/2017 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 03/15/2017 | VIOLATION CLOSED |