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Case: T18DV07929
Case Details
Entered Date:
12/07/2018
Applicant:
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LLC ATTN FARHANG & MEDCOFF
Description:
Minimum housing: no heat, no water, electrical issues. (Ward )
Case Violations
Case Number: T18DV07929
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 14
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (1) Dwelling units shall be provided with one or more bathrooms equipped with a water closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower. The number of water closets and lavatories for commercial buildings shall be determined by the International Building Code based on the use of the building. Each sink, bathtub and shower shall have hot and cold running water as necessary for its normal operation and use. |
| 12/13/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (2) All dwellings or dwelling units shall have a kitchen, which shall include an indoor cooking area. The cooking area must be provided with a sink separate and apart from any bathroom sink or lavatory. Each kitchen sink shall have hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation and use. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(3) Every floor and floor support shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition, and every existing floor covering shall be maintained in safe condition that is free of defect or deterioration that creates an unsafe or unsanitary condition. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a) EXTERIOR SURFACES. (1) Weather protection. All weather-exposed exterior surfaces of every building, including windows and doors, shall provide weather protection. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and to exclude moisture and dampness. |
| 12/13/2018 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(b)(2) WALLS. Exterior walls shall be maintained in a sound condition that is substantially weathertight and weatherproof, and shall be protected from the elements by paint or other approved protective covering. Exterior walls must be free of loose, crumbling or deteriorated plaster or rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
| 12/13/2018 | 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. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T18DV07929
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 3
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2018 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | GONZALEZ | Approved | UPON INSPECTION CODE ENFORCEMENT HAS FOUND THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR: GRASS AND WEEDS EXCEEDS 6 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON THE PROPERTY. THERE IS TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY. PLUMBING: PVC PIPING AND COOLER LINES ARE LOOSE AND NOT BEING SUPPORTED. STRUCTURE: BUILDING SHEATHING IS DETERIORATED ELECTRICAL: VERIFICATION OF GROUNDING ELECTROID SYSTEM AND THE WATER BOND TO THE EARTH. SERVICE PANEL IS NOT LABEL TO THE ADDRESS IT PROVIDES ENERGY. IMPROPER FITTING DEAD FRONT NOT MADE FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PANEL. MAIN BREAKER IS MISSING THE MANUFACTURER HOLD-DOWN. INTERIOR: MISSING FUNCTIONAL SMOKE DETECTORS, ROACH AND INSECT INFESTATION. THE PERMANENT HEAT SOURCE TO THE DWELLING IS INOPERABLE, THE OUTSIDE FLUE TO THE FURNACE NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED. PLUMBING: KITCHEN FAUCET DOES NOT EMIT COLD WATER, COLD WATER SHUT OFF IS INSTALLED ABUTTING TO HOT WATER VALVE NOT ALLOWING SPACE TO TURN THE VALVE IN ANY DIRECTION. THE BATHROOM TUB WATER FIXTURES LEAK AND HAVE MISSING COVERS OR SPOUTS. INSUFFIECENT PRESSURE ON THE HOT SIDE OF THE BATHTUB VALVE. STRUCTURE: WINDOWS ARE MISSING THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND WINDOW'S SEALS. BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS ARE MISSING THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND PART OF THE DOOR JAM. ELECTRICAL: AN ADEQUATE RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED FOR THE STOVE OR VERIFICATIONS FROM THE MANUFACTOR THAT THE POWER STRIP CORD IS ALLOWED FOR ITS CURRENT USE. |
| 12/12/2018 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | HOLLANDER | Approved | Assisted Inspector Gonzales. Found electrical hazards at the service. Main breaker missing manufactures hold down, grounding electrode system not properley connected. Missing gas & water bonds. Interior has grounded receptacle on non-grounded circuits. Using excess loads for space heaters. |
| 03/27/2019 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | GONZALEZ | Approved | POSTED NOTICE OF VIOLATION PLAQUER ON SITE |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T18DV07929
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 12/11/2018 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 12/20/2018 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 01/10/2019 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 12/13/2018 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 03/19/2019 | VIOLATION CLOSED |