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Case: T19DV07581

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

09/27/2019

Applicant:

MC COWN STEVEN R & JOYCE T CP/RS

Description:

heater umit no thermostat, exposed wiring on top of the fridge 1 panel board with 3 circiut breakers, running entire house, back window broken glass ,water leak under the floor, floor discolored water staining no water pressure in the sink, back addition added w/o permits. no hot water running into wash room area only. all outlets in house electrical is reversed wired and not grounded.

Case Violations

Case Number: T19DV07581
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 12
Violation Date Code Statue
10/08/2019 REFERENCE
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 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.
10/08/2019 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner.

Outstanding Inspections

Case Number: T19DV07581
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Outstanding Inspections - 8
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(PL)-PLUMBING SYSTEM & FX None Not Inspected
NPO(PL)-WATER HEATERS None Not Inspected
NPO(HC)-COOLING 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: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T19DV07581
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/07/2019 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT MENDOZA Approved FRONT ADDITION IS BEING UTILIZED AS LIVING SPACE. RESEARCH FOUND THE ADDITION WAS BUILT BETWEEN 1998 AND 2002. FOUND NO PERMITS IN THE SYSTEM. WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION ADDITION IS BUILT TO THE PROPERTY LINE, POSSIBLY OVER THE PROPERTY LINE, PER AERIAL PHOTOS, AND IS ATTACHED TO ANOTHER STRUCTURE AT THE NEIGHBORING PROPERTY RESULTING IN NO FIRE BREAK ADDITION HAS A UTILITY CLOSET PLUMBING FIXTURES INSTALLED FOR A WASHER ADDITION FLOORING IS COMPOSED OF BRICK PAVERS WHICH ARE EXTREMELY UNEVEN POSING A TRIP HAZARD. FLOORING IS NOT SEALED OR GROUTED IN ANY WAY WINDOW STYLE A/C UNIT INSTALLED AT THE FRONT OF THE ADDITION IS NOT SECURED WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO PENETRATE THE WALL FROM THE EXTERIOR. A/C UNIT COILS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY AND REQUIRES SERVICE REAR DOOR TO ADDITION IS SECURED WITH A SLIDE LATCH WHICH COULD POSE AN EMERGENCY EXIT HAZARD. REQUIRES A PROPER LOCKING MECHANISM ADDITION HAS MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE INTERIOR WITH NO MAIN SHUT OFF, NO LABELING, MISSING BLANKS. 2- 220 OUTLETS INSTALLED IN THE FRONT ADDTION. TESTED UNENERGIZED MAIN LIVING SPACE DOOR AND FRAME OR EXTREMELY DETERIORATED KITCHEN LACKS PROPER OUTLETS WITH ONE OUTLET PARTIALLY COVERED FRIGERATOR HAS EXPOSED WIRING COMING FROM THE METAL HINGE POSING A SHOCK HAZARD. IS ALSO PLUGGED INTO A UNAPPROVED PLASTIC MUTI PLUG WHICH MAY BE DANGEROUS DUE TO OVERHEATING. PLUG WIRING IS EXPOSED AND NOT SECURED BATHROOM LACKS ELECTRICAL OUTLET. OPEN GROUND AND REVERSED NEUTRAL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE UNIT AS WELL AS UNSECURED OUTLETS WATER HEATER INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY THE REFRIGERATOR WITH NO ACCESS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WALL HEATER LACKS THERMOSTAT. UNABLE TO TEST IF OPERATIONAL OPEN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX ON THE NORTH WALL. WIRES ARE NOT CAPPED AND ARE EXPOSED ROOF SYSTEM ON THE NORTH SIDE IS DETERIORATED AND ROTTED BROKEN WINDOW PANELS THROUGHOUT THE UNIT KITCHEN SINK LACK PROPER SHUT OFF VALVES
12/18/2019 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE MENDOZA Approved UNIT IS VACANT AND SECURED PERMIT T19CM08828 ISSUED FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T19DV07581
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
10/08/2019 CONTACTED BY MAILING
10/08/2019 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
02/24/2020 VIOLATION CLOSED
10/07/2019 RESEARCH