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Case: T20DV06537

Case Details

Status:

COMPLIAN

Type:

MULTIPLE TYPES
Address:

Entered Date:

09/29/2020

Applicant:

SHREEJI NIVAS CORP

Description:

TPD CALL IN - OFFICER IS CONCENED ABOUT A/C IN DISREPAIR, OPEN TRENCHES, ITEMS BEING LEFT IN WALKWAYS AND EXPOSED WIRING, PLEASE CONTACT OFFICER TO BE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION

Case Violations

Case Number: T20DV06537
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 11
Violation Date Code Statue
10/22/2020 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.
10/22/2020 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.
10/22/2020 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.
10/22/2020 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.
10/22/2020 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(a)(2) Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have unobstructed access directly to the outside, or to a public corridor. Every door, stairway, passageway or other means of exit shall be of sufficient size, width and arrangement so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire. Every walking surface of any means of exit shall be maintained free of warping, rotting, or other damage or obstructions so as to provide safe and rapid egress in the event of fire.
10/22/2020 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.
10/22/2020 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-30. GRAFFITI PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REMOVAL. (a) Graffiti prohibited, abatement procedures, penalty. No person who owns or is in control of any real property within the city shall maintain, permit or allow graffiti to remain on any building, fence, structure or otherwise on such property where the graffiti is visible from the street or other public or private property. (b) Notice of violation and abatement. Upon the receipt of notice requiring abatement from the graffiti abatement official, any person owning or otherwise being in control of the property shall remove or abate all graffiti within the time frame specified in such notice. The graffiti abatement official shall give notice utilizing the procedures set forth in section 16-45 of this chapter, except that the notice need not include a statement describing the right to an administrative appeal, since none exists. The graffiti abatement official may cause the removal of graffiti from private property should the property owner or person in control fail to remove graffiti after the required notice. The city or its authorized representative is expressly authorized to enter private property and abate graffiti.
10/27/2020 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.
10/27/2020 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.
10/27/2020 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-13(g)(2) HAZARDOUS EXCAVATIONS. All premises shall be kept free of abandoned or unsecured excavations; or any excavation that creates a hazard to public safety or an attractive nuisance. An excavation made under permit and secured and maintained in a manner that complies with the applicable permit requirements is not considered a violation of this section.
10/28/2020 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.

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COMPLIAN
Case Number: T20DV06537
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 3
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
10/20/2020 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT MORALES Approved ON SITE WITH RV AND TPD
10/20/2020 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT VIDAL Approved Met on site with T.P.D. officer Cramer and inspector Morales and looked at the exterior of the property and the interior common areas. Was able to look at one room that was not occupied at this time with the manager on duty at the time. While waiting did find a hole in the front in the driveway that was dug out and more than 30" deep. Had cones and no caution tape or fencing at this time. Did meet with the manager and requested fencing around the opening to block off the hole and was going to be done today. Has metal expansion screening on the windows on the bottom units on several units on the windows and not able to exit in the event of an emergency. Those windows covered with the expansion metal was advised to have removed for exiting in the event of a fire for rapaid escape from the unit to the outside of the unit. Has lights added in the parking lot area with extension cords and the wiring is not protected and wrong gauge wiring. Found where the cover plates to junction boxes are lacking or are loose. Has conduit that has been added for lighting that is on the concrete curbs and the fittings are not rated for exterior use. AC wall units have been added and are lacking the cover places for the exterior portion of the units or have been damaged. They have palm trees that have fronds that are dried out and hanging and closer than 10' from the ground. They have trash and debris through out with some being broken masonry blocks that is piled up against a wall. The trash enclosure has been damaged and the wall is leaning on one side where it has been hit. The wall is not loose at this time. The sliders in the rooms will need to be checked for the rollers due to checked one room and the rollers are worn out and hard to open and close the windows. They have people that have been in the rooms 3 to 4 months.
12/18/2020 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE MORALES Approved ON SITE WITH RV. INSPECTED ROOMS.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T20DV06537
Case Status: COMPLIAN
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
Date Name
11/02/2020 CONTACTED BY PHONE
10/22/2020 CONTACTED BY MAILING
03/24/2021 CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD
10/22/2020 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
03/23/2021 VIOLATION CLOSED