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Case: T21DV06075
Case Details
Entered Date:
09/02/2021
Applicant:
MEL LYNN ENGEL
Description:
Burned Outlet in the bedroom and it looks like there is electrical damages. management is not complying to fix this. Landord has a shed in the backyard where she runs electricity to it but tenant does not know where landlord is running that from. Landlord wants to build a giant hole in their backyard for the rain water can drain in there.
Case Violations
Case Number: T21DV06075
Case Status: NOVERIFY
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Violations: 13
| Violation Date | Code Statue |
|---|---|
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
| 09/02/2021 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(c) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (3) Every habitable room must have at least two electrical receptacle outlets, or one outlet and one electric light fixture. Every bathroom, water closet compartment, and laundry room must have at least one electric light fixture. |
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
| 09/02/2021 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (4) All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system, with the connections free from leaks, blockages, or other defects. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation. |
| 09/02/2021 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(e) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (5) When a structure is equipped with a gas supply system, it must be installed and maintained in a safe, hazard-free condition. |
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
| 09/02/2021 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-12(a)(2) PROTECTIVE TREATMENT. All exterior wood surfaces, except for decay-resistant woods, must be protected from deterioration and from the elements by paint or other protective treatment or covering. Any exterior wood surface that has paint that is peeling, flaking, cracked, blistered or chipped, resulting in bare, unprotected surfaces, the deteriorated condition of that surface must be eliminated and the surface repainted. All metal surfaces subject to corrosion or rust must be treated or coated to inhibit corrosion and rust, unless corrosion or rust is a design element. |
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
| 09/02/2021 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (3) VENTILATION. a. Habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area of not less than 5 square feet. A mechanical ventilating system may be provided in lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation, so long as such system is capable of providing thirty-five one-hundredths (0.35) air changes per hour and so long as the air supply is taken from the outside. |
| 09/02/2021 | T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(b) (3) VENTILATION. b. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than 1 ½ square feet. A mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside may be provided in lieu of these required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms that contain a bathtub, shower or combination thereof; laundry rooms; and similar rooms. Such a system must be capable of providing 5 air changes at the rate of 50 cubic feet per minute if the system operation is intermittent; or 20 cubic feet per minute if the operation is constant. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 3 feet from any opening into the building. In bathrooms containing only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof; or in similar rooms, ventilation may be provided with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or a similar device designed to remove odors from the room. |
| 09/02/2021 | 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. |
Completed Inspections
Case Status: NOVERIFY
Case Number: T21DV06075
Case Description: MULTIPLE TYPES
Total Completed Inspections - 2
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2021 | INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT | BERMUDEZ | Approved | On site; walked the dwelling, found no immediate electrical hazard. However did find unapproved wiring and 3 prong outlets are not grounded and missing, also missing cover plates, 100 amp service panel, electrical romex extended to the unapproved rear porch is exposed and not in conduit, rear porch deck is rotting and is in a deteriorated stat with termite damage, no clean out found on or abutting property possibly buried underground allowing water to seep into ground causing ground to always be wet and smell, inspector is able to view this all over the property and there has been no rain. Unpermitted shed with live electrical wiring to include a 220 outlet that has burned. tenant does not use any electrical to the shed. Hot water heater is missing the TPR line. Per tenant the gas utility was not connected due to the gas hot water heater flue is under the top cooler line and is within one foot of the cooler posing a hazard. Will issue a 10 day notice owner for all corrections to be made. Will send nov on next office day. |
| 11/17/2021 | INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE | BERMUDEZ | Approved | SEE CONDITIONS SCREEN FOR FOLLOW UP NOTES |
Completed Activity Special Conditions
Case Description - MULTIPLE TYPES
Case Number - T21DV06075
Case Status: NOVERIFY
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 5
| Date | Name |
| 11/17/2021 | CONTACTED BY PHONE |
| 09/02/2021 | CONTACTED BY MAILING |
| 09/02/2021 | NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED |
| 07/26/2022 | VIOLATION CLOSED |
| 09/02/2021 | 8-5 CITY COMM EMERGENCY |