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Case Details

Status:

NOVERIFY

Type:

RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Address:

Entered Date:

07/18/2022

Applicant:

MARK P MCCARTY

Description:

Evaporative Cooler has leak and is currently off, ceiling deteriorated where water heater is due to water damaged, smell of electrical burning from laundry room light switch. Fire department reportedly told her the roof looks unstable and might collapse where the Swap Cooler is located on the roof. (No TFD Referral received)

Case Violations

Case Number: T22DV04034
Case Status: NOVERIFY
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Violations: 6
Violation Date Code Statue
07/18/2022 NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED
07/18/2022 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.
07/18/2022 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.
07/18/2022 T.C. Ch. 16, Sec. 16-11(f)(6) All repair work shall be done in a workman like manner.
07/18/2022 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.
07/28/2022 VIOLATION CLOSED

Completed Inspections

Case Status: NOVERIFY
Case Number: T22DV04034
Case Description: RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Total Completed Inspections - 2
End Date Description Inspector Results Comments
07/18/2022 INSP - INITIAL CODE ENFORCMENT TIDWELL Approved ON SITE AFTER TFD HAD BEEN CALLED TO THE UNIT FOR A SMOKE SMELL. THE EVAPORATED COOLER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERE IS WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR CEILING AND WALL IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE GAS HOT WATER TANK. THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK HAS LOST SHEETROCK AND THE PAINT IS DANGLING FROM THE AREA. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF WATER DAMAGE TO THE MASONARY WALLS PAINT AT THE CEILING AND WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. TFD HAD TURNED THE WATER VALVE OFF BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES NEAR THE WATER DAMAGE. FROM THE ROOF I COULD SEE WATER DAMAGE TO THE SHINGLES AND FASCHIA BOARDS.
07/28/2022 INSP - FOLLOW UP CODE ENFORCE TIDWELL Approved TENANT HAS MOVED FROM PROPERTY.

Completed Activity Special Conditions

Case Description - RES: MINIMUM HOUSING
Case Number - T22DV04034
Case Status: NOVERIFY
Total Completed Case Activity Conditions: 4
Date Name
07/18/2022 CONTACTED BY PHONE
07/18/2022 CONTACTED IN PERSON
07/18/2022 CONTACTED BY MAILING
07/25/2022 CONTACTED BY EMAIL