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Case: T21DV03510

Case Details

Status:

COURTCMP

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

06/09/2021

Applicant:

OLIVIA VALENZUELA & ZENAIDA I SALAS

Description:

NO HEAT OR AC - MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS DON'T FUNCTION - SINK AND WASHING MACHINE DRAIN LINE WON'T DRAIN PROPERLY

Case Violations

Case Number: T21DV03510
Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 4
Violation Date Code Statue
06/22/2021 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.
06/22/2021 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.
06/22/2021 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.
06/22/2021 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.

Completed Inspections

Case Status: COURTCMP
Case Number: T21DV03510
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
06/17/2021 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT GONZALEZ Approved UPON INSPECTION, OCCUPANTS HAVE PORTABLE COOLING INSTALLED IN THE LIVING ROOM AREA. THE PERMANENT COOLING SOURCE IS INOPERABLE. THE KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOM PLUMBING IS OBSTRUCTED AND NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. THE HOUSE HAS MULTIPLE RECEPTACLES SHOWING "OPEN GROUND", SOME RECEPTACLES ARE LOOSE AND OR MISSING PROTECTIVE COVER PLATES, LIGHTING FIXTURE INSIDE (DANTE'S ROOM) CLOSET AREA IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. THERE IS AN ADDITION AT THE REAR, THAT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITHOUT PERMITS OR APPROVALS FROM THE CITY OF TUCSON. THIS ADDITION HAS MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS WITH AN ADDED TOILET AND FAUCET FOR ACTIVE USE, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL VENTS. THE ADDITION IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A BEDROOM, HALF BATHROOM AND STORAGE AREA. THE SOUTH END COVER PORCH HAS BEEN ENCLOSED AND IS BEING USED A STORAGE/LAUNDRY ROOM.
09/09/2022 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE GONZALEZ Approved MET OWNER AND WORK CREW ON SITE, REMOVAL OF ADDITION WITHOUT PERMITS HAS BEEN STARTED, PENDING SEWER, COOLING AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T21DV03510
Case Status: COURTCMP
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 6
Date Name
06/16/2021 CONTACTED BY PHONE
08/20/2021 CONTACTED BY MAILING
09/14/2021 CERTIFIED RECEIPT CARD
08/18/2021 CITATION ISSUED
07/01/2022 VIOLATION CLOSED
08/20/2021 COURT HEARING INFO