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Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING

Address:

843 W THURBER RD

Entered Date:

02/05/2020

Applicant:

UNRELATED ENTERPRISES LLC ATTN:USBAL&D INC

Description:

TRANSITIONAL LIVING COMMUNITY 3 homes on property - all in poor living conditions. No sink in homes, residents have to go outside to drink water from hose bibs. 10 people in one room. Food is stored in ice chests. No heating or cooling in units. Main office is across street at 830 W Thurber Rd.

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN

Case Number: T20DV00845

Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING

Total Completed Inspections - 2

End Date	Description	Inspector	Results	Comments
02/05/2020	INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT	VALDEZ	Approved	ON SITE INSPECTION" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IDENTIFIED AS UNIT 3 HAS NO SOURCE OF PERMANENT HEAT, NO KITCHEN, EXIT DOORS LACKING WEATHER STRIPPING, BROKEN WINDOWS, NO SMOKE DETECTORS, ELECTRICAL DEFECTS IN THE OUTLETS, WALL PLASTER DAMAGE, MISSING VENT REGISTERS, PENETRATIONS IN THE SHOWER WALL. GAS WATER HEATER AND IT'S ENCLOSURE IS NOT CODE COMPLIANT, EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL DAMAGE. THE FRONT PATIO AREA HAS BEEN PARTITIONED FOR THE PURPOSE OF A BEDROOM CURRENTLY BEING OCCUPIED. THIS HOME IS A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH ONE BATHROOM AN NO KITCHEN WITH A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF UNDER 600 SQUARE FEET AND IS CURRENTLY BE OCCUPIED BY 11 PERSONS. THERE IS ANOTHER SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 10 PERSONS OCCUPYING, NO INSPECTION CONDUCTED. THERE IS ANOTHER BUILDING BEING USED AS A KITCHEN / MESS HALL, NO INSPECTION CONDUCTED THERE IS ANOTHER BUILDING BEING USED AS A STORAGE / RECREATION ROOM. NO INSPECTION CONDUCTED THIS PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS ARE BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF A HALFWAY HOUSE WITH CORRECTIONAL PROBATIONARY INDIVIDUALS TO RESIDE AT THIS SITE UNTIL THEY MEET THE COURT RELEASE CONDITIONS. THE 2003 SITE PLAN STATES ALL HOUSES TO HAVE A COMPLETE KITCHENS THERE ARE NO ZONING APPROVALS OR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED FROM THE CITY OF TUCSON FOR THE BUILDINGS AND USE.
12/29/2020	INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE	VALDEZ	Approved	PERMIT T20CM06150 ISSUED UNIT 2 INSTALL MINI SPLIT SYSTEM PERMIT T20CM06149 UNIT 1 NSTALL MINI SPLIT SYSTEM IN PFC ARCHITECT WORKING ON A SUBMITTED MID JAN 2021

Outstanding Case Activity Conditions

Date	Name	Approved
02/19/2020	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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(e) ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. All accessory structures, including but not limited to detached garages, fences and walls, must be structurally sound and free of disrepair. Examples of disrepair include missing slats, posts or blocks, or damage, deterioration or rot. Fences and walls cannot be constructed or covered with materials not designed or commonly used for that purpose, such as pallets and tarps. Fences and walls must be properly anchored so as not to be in danger of failure or collapse.	Not Approved
02/25/2020	T.C. CHAPTER 16 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 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. (ORD. NO. 9816, § 15, 2-24-03) M) CHAPTER 16 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION ARTICLE I. T.C. CH. 6, SEC. 6-34, ORDINANCE #11590 ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019. 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, PART 2-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION. SECTION 111.1 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY [A] 111.1 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL NOT BE USED OR OCCUPIED, AND A CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY OF A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE OR PORTION THEREOF SHALL NOT BE MADE, UNTIL THE BUILDING OFFICIAL HAS ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THEREFOR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN APPROVAL OF A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE OR OF OTHER ORDINANCES OF THE JURISDICTION. EXCEPTION: CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 105.2. CITY OF TUCSON UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLE 10: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES 10.2 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY 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.	Not Approved

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING

Case Number - T20DV00845