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Case: T18DV05252
Case Details
Entered Date:
08/30/2018
Applicant:
ADOLFO OROZCO
Description:
T.P.D. ON SITE WITH ISSUES IN ROOMS OF HOTEL MIN. HOUSING CONDITIONS,
Case Violations
Case Number: T18DV05252
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Violations: 11
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 08/30/2018 | UDC, Sec. 10.2.3. COMPLIANCE REVIEW, EXISTING DEVELOPMENT Any land used or occupied; any site improvement, modification, or construction started; any existing use or structure expanded, reconstructed, changed, or otherwise altered; and any land divided into multiple parcels without certification of compliance with the provisions of the UDC through a zoning review process is considered a violation of the UDC. Enforcement of violations shall be in accordance with Section 10.4, Penalties and Remedies. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(2) Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have unobstructed access directly to the outside, or to a public corridor. Every door, stairway, passageway or other means of exit shall be of sufficient size, width and arrangement so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. Every walking surface of any means of exit shall be maintained free of warping, rotting, or other damage or obstructions so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(3) ROOFS. The roof of every building or structure shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall provide weather protection for that building or structure. Roof coverings shall not be rotted, broken, split, buckled or otherwise deteriorated. 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. |
| 08/30/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(d) MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. All mechanical equipment and appliances shall be properly installed, maintained in a safe, working, operating condition, and shall be free of any defect that impairs operability. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T18DV05252
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2018 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | VIDAL | Approved | Did an inspection on all the rooms for occupants, offices, laundry rooms, electrical room, roof, pool and common areas. Checked all for min. housing condition through out the property. Was assisted by T.P.D. due to the amount of activity on the property. The guest laundry room was lacking a door, trash and debris in the room through out, holes in the drywall. The front office is missing the fire alarm, has exposed wiring, emergency light not working properly. The pool is not cleaned and locked at this time. Does have an exposed wire in the pool area. While checking the rooms had the same issues of rooms being used as storage rooms and not marked and not able to rent the rooms out, smoke detectors not working, missing, did have some fire alarm system being added and some were not connected properly or not completed on the install, exhaust fans were missing motors, not working, dirty, loose, missing covers, GFCI's not testing properly, not working or reversed wiring when testing, thermostats missing, lacking covers, loose, doors have been patched, split, broken, missing, binding, bathroom were leaking water at the toilets or the sink area on to the floor, broken seat in a shower stall, broken lamps on the walls by the beds, vents for the air supply are missing or loose, broken tank lids or missing, toilet seats are loose or missing the covers, bathroom lights are not working in the showers or over the sink, some rooms that are being rented out have some much storage that have no clear paths to doors and windows, mirriors are missing or have fallen and on the floor, filters for the AC handlers are missing or dirty, the draning of the sinks and the toilets are draining slow, door knobs are loose, missing and missing parts, some of the outlets including the GFCI's have been painted, entry doors are having trouble with the key pads and some doors are binding, toilets not flushing properly, open grounds, some closet doors off tracks, toilet paper holders are missing or loose or missing parts, loose curtain rods for the shower stalls, toilets are running when not being used, cover plates are loose, missing or broken for outlets and switches, bare wires in ceiling area, globes missing over the bulbs, holes in floor, towel bars are missing or loose, grills to handlers are missing, missing shower curtains, some drywall has been pulled down due to leaks above in the plumbing, The cooling towers on the roof have not been check for some time and some are complaining of not being cool enough. Inspection done with Rick Hollander and Gerald Goodman. Will do N.O.V. RV. |
| 06/04/2020 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | VIDAL | Approved | Work has been done and at this time the case will be closed. Violation Abated, Close Case. RV. |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - EMERGENCY
Case Number - T18DV05252
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 3
| Date | Name |
| 08/30/2018 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 08/30/2018 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 08/30/2018 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |