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198.
General Health and Safety
mullions, sills, or frames and any other painted building compo-
nent within the unit. Deteriorated paint includes any painted
8.1
Access to Unit
surface that is peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged or
“Through another unit” means that access to the unit Is only
otherwise separated from the substrate.
possible by means of passage through another dwelling unit.
All deteriorated paint surfaces more than 2 sq. ft. in any one
8.2
Exits
interior room or space, or more than 10% of the total surface
“Acceptable fire exit” means that the building must have an alterna-
area of an interior type of component with a small surface
tive m eans of exit t hat m eets local or State r egulations i n case of
area (i.e., window sills, baseboards, and trim) must be stabi-
fire; this could include:
lized (corrected) in accordance with all safe work practice
An openable window if the unit is on the first floor or second
requirements and clearance is required. If the deteriorated
floor or easily accessible to the ground.
painted surface is less than 2 sq. ft. or less than 10% of the
A back door opening on to a porch with a stairway leading to
component, only stabilization is required. Clearance testing
the ground.
is not required. Stabilization means removal of deteriorated
Fire escape, fire ladder, or fire stairs.
paint, repair of the substrate, and application of a new protective
“Blocked” means that the exit is not useable due to conditions such
coating or paint. Lead-Based Paint Owner Certification is required
following stabilization activities, except for de minimis level
as debris, storage, door or window nailed shut, broken lock.
repairs.
Important note: The HA has the final responsibility for deciding
whether the t ype of e mergency exit is acceptable, although t he
8.7
Other Interior Hazards
tenant should assist in making the decision.
8.3
Evidence of Infestation
Examples of other hazards might be: a broken bathroom fixture
with a sharp edge in a location where it represents a hazard; a
“Presence of rats, or severe infestation by mice or vermin” (such as
protruding nail in a doorway.
roaches) is evidenced by: rat holes; droppings; rat runs; numerous
8.8
Elevators
settings of rat poison. If the unit is occupied, ask the tenant,
8.4
Garbage and Debris
Note: At the time the HA is setting up its inspection program, it will
determine local licensing practices for elevators. lnspectors should
“Heavy ac cumulation” means large piles of trash and ga rbage,
then be aware of these practices in evaluating this item (e.g., check
discarded furniture, and other debr is ( not temporarily stored
inspection date). If no elevator check “Not Applicable.”
awaiting removal) that might harbor rodents, This may occur inside
8.9
Interior Air Quality
the unit, i n common ar eas, or out side. I t usually m eans a l evel of
accumulation beyond the capacity of an individual to pick up within
If t he i nspector has a ny que stions a bout w hether an existing poor
an hour or two.
air quality condition should be considered dangerous, he or she
8.5
Refuse Disposal
should check w ith the local Health and Safety Department ( city,
town or county).
“Adequate covered facilities" includes: trash cans with covers, gar-
8.10 Site and Neighborhood Conditions
bage chutes, “dumpsters” (i.e., large scale refuse boxes with lids);
trash ba gs ( if a pprovable by l ocal p ublic ag ency). “ ApprovabIe by
Examples of conditions that would “seriously and continuously
local p ublic agency” m eans t hat t he local Health and S anitation
endanger the health or safety of the residents” are:
Department ( city, t own or c ounty) ap proves t he t ype of f acility i n
other buildings on, or near the property, that pose serious
use. Note: During the period when the HA is setting up its
hazards ( e.g., dilapidated shed or garage w ith potential for
inspection program, it will check with the local health and sanitation
structural collapse),
department to determine w hich t ypes of facilities ar e acceptable
evidence of flooding or major drainage problems,
and include this in the inspection requirements.
evidence of mud slides or large land settlement or collapse,
If the unit is vacant and there are no adequate covered facilities
present, check “ Inconclusive.” Contact the owner or manager f or
proximity to open sewage,
verification of facilities provided when the unit is occupied.
unprotected heights (cliffs, quarries, mines, sandpits),
8.6
Interior Stairs and Common Halls
fire hazards,
‘’Loose, broken, or missing steps’’ should fail if they present a
abnormal air pollution or smoke which continues throughout
serious risk of tripping or falling.
the year and is determined to seriously endanger health, and
A handrail is required on extended sections of stairs (generally four
continuous or excessive vibration of vehicular traffic (if the
or more consecutive steps). A railing is required on unprotected
unit is occupied, ask the tenant).
heights such as around stairwells.
8.11 Lead-Based Paint: Owner Certification
“Other hazards” would be conditions such as bare electrical wires
If the owner is required to correct any lead- based paint hazards at
and tripping hazards.
the property including deteriorated paint or other hazards identi-fied
Housing Choice Voucher Units If the unit was built January 1,
by a visual assessor, a certified lead-based paint risk asses-sor, or
1978, or after, no child under six will occupy or currently occupies
certified lead -based paint inspector, the PHA must obtain
it, is a 0-BR, elderly or handicapped unit with no children under six
certification that the work has been done in accordance with all
on the lease or expected, has been certified lead-based paint free
applicable requirements of 24 CFR Part 35. The Lead -Based Paint
by a certified lead-based paint inspector (no lead-based paint
Owner Certification must be received by the PHA before the
present or no lead-based paint present after removal of lead-based
execution of the HAP contract or within the time period stated by
paint.), check NA and do not inspect painted surfaces.
the PHA in the owner HQS violation notice. Receipt of the
completed and signed Lead-Based Paint Owner Certification
This requirement applies to all painted surfaces (building compo-
signifies that all HQS lead-based paint requirements have been
nents) within the unit. (Do not include tenant belongings).
met and no re-inspection by the HQS inspector is required.
Surfaces to receive a visual assessment for deteriorated paint
include walls, floors, ceilings, built in cabinets (sink bases),
baseboards, doors, door frames, windows systems including
Previous editions are obsolete
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ref Handbook 7420.8 form HUD-52580-A (9/00)
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