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Case: T17DV01136

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

03/20/2017

Applicant:

SIMMONS DAVID P

Description:

WALL BULGING OUT BETWEEN NEIGHBORING WALL AND TENANT WALL SIDE DOOR NOT CORRECTLY FRAMED SUNLIGHT COMING THROUGH EXTERIOR DRIPPING NOISE BETWEEN WALL SHARED BY KITCHEN AND BATHROOM BUZZING NOISE WHEN TURNING ON CEILING FAN LIGHT SWITCH

Case Violations

Case Number: T17DV01136
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 9
Violation Date Code Statue
04/04/2017 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.
04/04/2017 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.
04/04/2017 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.
04/04/2017 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.
04/04/2017 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (3) Every habitable room must have at least two electrical receptacle outlets, or one outlet and one electric light fixture. Every bathroom, water closet compartment, and laundry room must have at least one electric light fixture.
04/04/2017 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(1) Every wall or vertical support must be sufficient to carry imposed loads safely, and must not lean, buckle, or split due to defect or lack of maintenance.
04/04/2017 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(2) Every ceiling, roof, and ceiling and roof support must be sufficient to carry imposed loads safely, and must not buckle, sag or split due to defective material or deterioration.
04/04/2017 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(4) Every interior door, cabinet, and other feature shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition.
04/04/2017 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.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T17DV01136
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 4
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
12/05/2017 NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX HOLLANDER Item closed
12/05/2017 NPO(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX HOLLANDER Item closed
12/05/2017 LIGHTING HOLLANDER Item closed
12/05/2017 NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC HOLLANDER Item closed

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T17DV01136
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
04/04/2017 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT HOLLANDER Approved Met with the tenant and found numorous violation. Took pictures.
12/05/2017 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE HOLLANDER Approved Received email from building inspector: He has a licensed electrician doing the electrical work, I think they did change the WH to electric, and they are installing a Mini-Split heat pump. As far as I can see, it is all covered under their existing permit. Bruce Stevens Building Inspection Supervisor City of Tucson PDSD Close Case.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T17DV01136
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
Date Name
04/11/2017 CONTACTED BY PHONE
04/03/2017 CONTACTED IN PERSON
04/14/2017 CONTACTED BY EMAIL
04/05/2017 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
12/05/2017 VIOLATION CLOSED
04/20/2017 REFERENCE

Documents

File Name Document Type  
SIMMONS APPEAL 051617.PDF DOCUMENTS VIEW