Case: T19DV01085
Case Details
Entered Date:
02/19/2019
Applicant:
SCOTT BRITTENHAM
Description:
BASEBOARD HEATER INOPERABLE. NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR IS TURNING OFF THE ELECTICAL MAIN TO HER UNIT. FRONT DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AND LARGE GAP AT THE BOTTOM. BATHROOM DOOR HAS NO HANDLE MOLDED ROTTED CEILING IN THE KITCHEN
Case Violations
Case Number: T19DV01085
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Violations: 9
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 02/19/2019 | REFERENCE |
| 03/14/2019 | 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. |
| 02/19/2019 | 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. |
| 03/14/2019 | 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. |
| 03/14/2019 | 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. |
| 03/14/2019 | 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. |
| 02/19/2019 | 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. |
| 03/14/2019 | 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. |
| 03/14/2019 | 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. |
Outstanding Inspections
Case Number: T19DV01085
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Outstanding Inspections - 5
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPO(EL)-MAIN/PANEL/SUB/DISCONT | None | Not Inspected | ||
| NPO(EL)-WIRING/SWITCH/OUTLT/FX | None | Not Inspected | ||
| NPO(HC)-HEATING & VENTILATION | None | Not Inspected | ||
| NPO - EXT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | None | Not Inspected | ||
| NPO - INT. BUILDING MAINTENANC | None | Not Inspected |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T19DV01085
Case Description: EMERGENCY
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2019 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | MENDOZA | Approved | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAIN IS POSSIBLY FAULTY. TRIPS NIGHTLY. UNABLE TO ACCESS THE PANEL BECAUSE IT IS LOCATED BEHID ANOTHER UNIT AT 3142. UNITS BASEBOARD HEATER IN INOPERABLE FRONT DOOR DOES NOT HAVE AN OPERATIONAL DOOR LOCK LARGE GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR CEILING DETERIORATION IN THE KITCHEN |
| 07/16/2019 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | MENDOZA | Approved | STOVE OUTLET TESTS AS STILL INOPERABLE KITCHEN CEILING WAS PREVIOUSLY PAINTED BUT IS ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF WATER OR MOLD PENATRATING THROUGH THE PAINT REAR ACCESSORY UNIT REMAINS WITH NO PERMITS INSTA HOT UNITS INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMITS. BOTH UNITS 3144 AND 3142. UNIT 3142 CARPORT/BUILDING JOINT NEAR THE ROOF HAS A LARGE CRACK DUE TO MOVEMENT. CARPORT BEAM/POST APPEARS TO HAVE SHIFTED CAUSING SEPERATION. PHOTOS TAKEN FOR CITATION |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - EMERGENCY
Case Number - T19DV01085
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 9
| Date | Name |
| 02/19/2019 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 02/19/2019 | CONTACTED IN PERSON |
| 02/19/2019 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 03/13/2019 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 09/16/2019 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 02/19/2019 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 08/23/2019 | CITATION ISSUED |
| 02/03/2020 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 08/23/2019 | COURT HEARING INFO |