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Case: T19DV08727
Case Details
Entered Date:
11/06/2019
Applicant:
PRINCE ROAD PROPERTY LLC ATTN: ANDREW C. PONGRATZ
Description:
OWNER IS REFUSING TO FIX THE GAS LINE SWGas turned it off due to underground leak. Water heater may be illegally connected to another unit
Case Violations
Case Number: T19DV08727
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 6
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 11/14/2019 | 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. |
| 11/14/2019 | 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. |
| 11/14/2019 | 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. |
| 11/14/2019 | 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. |
| 11/14/2019 | 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. |
| 11/14/2019 | 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. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T19DV08727
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2019 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | GONZALEZ | Approved | UPON INSPECTION, THE STRUCTURE'S ROOF HAS MORE THAN 2 LAYERS OF ASPHALT SHINGLE COVERING SHOWING SIGNS OF BUCKLING. THE ROOF WOOD MEMBERS SHOW SIGNS OF ROT AND WITH MULTIPLE OPEN PENETRATIONS. UNIT A2 GAS LINE IS TAGGED, NOTICE FROM SOUTH WEST GAS STATING FAILED PRESSURE TEST ON 11/5/2019. OCCUPANT'S WATER HEATER, AND KITCHEN STOVE OPERATES ON GAS. OCCUPANT HAS NO ACCESS TO WATER HEATER IN ABUTTING NEIGHBORS YARD, ABUTTING NEIGHBOR WHO IS THE OWNERS MAINTENANCE MAN STATED HE CANNOT ALLOW ME IN HIS BACK YARD WITHOUT THE OWNERS CONSENT. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE HE GRANTED ACCESS TO MAINTENANCE MAN'S REAR YARD TO OCCUPANT'S "A2" WATER HEATER. OWNER STATED HE HAD CONNECTED THE GAS FROM THE ABUTTING UNIT TO A2 FOR HER TO HAVE A FUNCTIONAL WATER HEATER AND HAS PROVIDED A HOT PLATE AND A TOASTER OVEN TO USE. WALL MOUNT GAS FURNACE GAS IS INOPERABLE, ROOF TOP HEAT PUMP IS INOPERABLE. UNITS DOWNSTREAM ELECTRICAL PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED AND INSTALLED IN THE CLOSET WITHOUT THE PROPER WORK CLEARANCE LOSING ITS NON CONFORMING STATUS INSIDE OF A BEDROOM'S CLOSET NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED. THERE IS TRASH AND DEBRIS AT THE SOUTH END OF THE PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED O-3 NOT ALLOWING FURNITURE, BUILDING MATERIAL AND OTHER MISC. ITEMS BEING STORED AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AND ITS NOT ON AN APPROVED SITE PLAN. |
| 12/23/2019 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | GONZALEZ | Approved | FURNANCE HAS BEEN MADE OPERABLE, LITTLE TO NO OTHER CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE ON THE PROPERTY, OWNER STATED HE WILL PAY TO HAVE BRUSH AND BULK PICK UP. PERMIT T19RW07572 HAS BEEN ISSUED BY A CONTRACTOR FOR GAS LINE REPAIR, RESTRICTIONS FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL BETWEEN NOV 28TH 2019 UNTIL 1/2/2020. AFTER JAN 2ND WORK WILL COMMENCE. GRANTED 30 DAYS FOR REMAINING VIOLATIONS |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T19DV08727
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 9
| Date | Name |
| 12/19/2019 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 11/15/2019 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 11/14/2019 | CONTACTED BY EMAIL |
| 12/05/2019 | CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD |
| 11/14/2019 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 10/12/2020 | LONG FORM CITATION |
| 12/08/2020 | COURT HEARING INFO |
| 10/12/2020 | CASE IS AT PROSECUTORS OFFICE |
| 04/05/2021 | REFERENCE |