Case: T18DV01400
Case Details
Entered Date:
03/16/2018
Applicant:
JERRE SCOTT WILSON
Description:
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Case Violations
Case Number: T18DV01400
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: WORK WITHOUT PERMITS-COMMERCL
Total Violations: 8
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 03/21/2018 | 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. |
| 03/21/2018 | 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. |
| 03/21/2018 | 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. |
| 03/21/2018 | 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. |
| 03/21/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(h) OUTDOOR STORAGE Outdoor storage on residential properties is prohibited under the following conditions: 1. When stored in the front yard. 2. When stored in the side yard or rear yard and is not screened by a minimum five foot high solid wall or opaque fence. 3. When exceeds 25% of the total lot area. 4. When stored in an open covered porch that is visible from beyond the boundaries of the lot. 5. When stored in an open carport that is visible from beyond the boundaries of the lot where the amount of storage restricts an automobile from being properly stored within the carport. A double carport will require enough space to store two automobiles. 6. When storage items include garbage, refuse or debris. |
| 03/21/2018 | 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. |
| 03/21/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(g)(1) ABANDONED REFRIGERATORS. All premises shall be kept free of iceboxes, refrigerators or other containers with a capacity of one and one-half (1 ½ ) cubic feet or greater that have an attached door or lid, snaplock or other locking device that may not be released from the inside and that are abandoned, discarded or no longer used for refrigeration and are in any place accessible to children. In addition to any other remedy provided under this chapter, a code official may immediately and without prior notice remove an attached door, lid or other locking device or take other similar action to abate the hazard presented. |
| 03/21/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(3) BOARDED WINDOW OR DOOR OPENINGS. a. No occupied structure may have boarded window or door openings, except as necessary on a temporary basis to keep the structure secure while under repair. b. While vacant structures may temporarily be secured by boarding up window and door openings in accordance with section 16-14(b), having or maintaining boarded window or door openings on a vacant structure for 180 days or more in any one-year period is prohibited. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T18DV01400
Case Description: WORK WITHOUT PERMITS-COMMERCL
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2018 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BIGMAN | Approved | CONTACTED OWNER REGARDING COMPLAINT AND DISCUSSED IMMEDIATE HAZARD TO ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO BLDG 1152. GAVE OWNER 86 HRS TO ADDRESS HAZARD. MUST BE REPAIRED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR UNDER PERMIT. WELL SEND ANOTHER NOV TO OWNER FOR OTHER VIOLATIONS IDENTIFIED. PROPERTY ELECTRICAL HAZARDS IDENTIFIED: BLDG 1152 HAS THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WIRE TO MAIN SERVICE CUT AND REMOVED. PROPERTY HAS 6 BLDGS ON SITE #1151, 1152, 1161, 1162, 1171, 1172 UNITS WATERLINE GROUNDING REMOVED OFF RENTAL BUILDINGS, ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOXES ARE MISSING PROPER LABELING, ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOXES ARE USING INCORRECT CIRCUITS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE SERVICE BOX, MISSING CIRCUITS ARE NOT COVERED IN ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOX, OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES MISSING OFF OUTDOOR LIGHTING, SECURITY LIGHTING ON BUILDING BEING REPLACED W/OUT PERMITS, LIGHT CIRCUITS LOCATED IN WASHER AREA HAVE BARE WIRES POKING OUT AND LIGHT FIXTURES HANGING OFF WALLS AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. TRASH AND REFUSE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROPERTY LOT, OUT DOOR STORAGE VISIBLE FROM BEYOND THE PROPERTY LOT. |
| 08/14/2018 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | MORALES | Approved | OWNER PRESENT IN COURT. JUDGE DISMISS CASE DUE TO PROPERTY BEING IN COMPLIANCE. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - WORK WITHOUT PERMITS-COMMERCL
Case Number - T18DV01400
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 05/25/2018 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 06/18/2018 | RETURNED MAIL |
| 03/16/2018 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 04/27/2018 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 04/27/2018 | COURT HEARING INFO |