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<br />1.
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<br />Living Room
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<br />1.1 Living Room Present
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<br />Note: If the unit is an efficiency apartment, consider the living room
<br />present.
<br />1.2 Electrictty
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<br />In order to qualify. the outlets must be present and properly installed
<br />in the baseboard, wall or floor of the room. Do not count a single
<br />duplex receptacle as two outlets, i.e., there must be two of these in
<br />the room, or one of these plus a permanently installed ceiling or
<br />wall light fixture.
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<br />Both the outlets and/or the light must be working. Usually, a room will
<br />have sufficient lights or electrical appliances plugged into oullets to
<br />determine workability. Be sure light fixture does not fail just because
<br />the bulb is burned out.
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<br />Do not count any of the following items or fixtures as outlets/fixtures:
<br />Table or floor lamps (these are not permanent light fixtures); ceiling
<br />lamps plugged into socket; extension cords.
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<br />If the electric service to the unit has been temporarily turned off
<br />check "Inconclusive." Contact owner or manager after inspection to
<br />verify that electricity functions properly when service is turned on.
<br />Record this infonmation on the checklist.
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<br />1.3 Electrical Hazards
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<br />Examples of what this means: broken wiring; noninsulated wiring;
<br />frayed wiring; improper types of wiring, connections or insulation;
<br />wires lying in or located near standing water or other unsafe places;
<br />light fixture hanging from electric wiring wtlhout other finm support or
<br />fixture; missing cover plates on switches or outlets; badly cracked
<br />outlets; exposed fuse box connections; overloaded circuits evi-
<br />denced by frequently "blown" fuses (ask the tenant).
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<br />Check ~lnconclusive" if you are uncertain about severity of the
<br />problem and seek expert advice.
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<br />1. 4 Security
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<br />"Accessible to outsideN means: doors open to the outside or to a
<br />common public hall; windows accessible from the outside (e.g.
<br />basement and first floor); windows or doors leading onto a fire
<br />escape, porch or other outside place that can be reached from the
<br />ground.
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<br />"Lockable" means: the window or door has a properly working lock,
<br />or is nailed shut, or the window is not designed to be opened. A storm
<br />window lock that is working properly is acceptable. Windows that are
<br />nailed shut are acceptable only if these windows are not needed for
<br />ventilation or as an alternate exit in case of fire.
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<br />1.5 Window Condition
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<br />Rate the windows in the room (including windows in doors).
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<br />"Severe deteriorationN means that the window no longer has the
<br />capacity to keep out the wind and the rain or is a cutting hazard.
<br />Examples are: missing or broken-out panes; dangerously loose
<br />cracked panes; windows that will not close; windows that, when
<br />closed, do not form a reasonably tight seal.
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<br />If more than one window in the room is in this condition, give details
<br />in the space provided on the right of the form.
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<br />If there is only "moderate deterioration" of the windows the item
<br />should "Pass.- "Moderate deterioration" means windows which are
<br />reasonably weafher-tight, but show evidence of some aging, abuse,
<br />or lack of repair. Signs of deterioration are: minor crack in window
<br />pane; splintered sill; Signs of some minor rotting in the window frame
<br />orthe window itself; window panes loose because of missing window
<br />pulty. Also for deleriorated and peeling paint see 1.9. If more than
<br />one window is in this condition, give details in the space provided on
<br />the right of the form.
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<br />Previous editions are obsolete
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<br />1.0 Celllng C.ondltlon
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<br />"Unsound or hazardous" means the presence of such serious de-
<br />fects that either a potential exists for structural collapse or that large
<br />cracks or holes allow significant drafts to enter the unit. The condition
<br />includes: severe bulging or buckling; large holes; missing parts;
<br />falling or in danger of falling loose surface materials (other than
<br />paper or paint).
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<br />Pass ceilings that are basically sound but have some nonhazardous
<br />defects, including: small holes or cracks; missing or broken ceiling
<br />tiles; water stains; soiled surfaces; unpainted surfaces; peeling paint
<br />(for peeling paint see item 1.9).
<br />1.7 Wall Condition
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<br />"Unsound or hazardous" includes: serious defects such that the
<br />structural safety of the building is threatened, such as severe
<br />buckling, bulging or leaning; damaged or loose structural members;
<br />large holes; air infiltration.
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<br />Pass walls that are basically sound but have some nonhazardous
<br />defects, including: small or shallow holes; cracks; loose or missing
<br />parts; unpainted surfaces; peeling paint (for paeling paint see item 1.9).
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<br />1.8 Floor Condition
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<br />"Unsound or hazardous" means the presence of such serious de-
<br />fects that a potential exists for structural collapse or other threats to
<br />safety (e.g., tripping) or large cracks or hoies allow substantial drafts
<br />from below the floor. The condition includes: severe buckling or
<br />major movements under walking stress; damaged or missing parts.
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<br />Pass floors that are basically sound but have some nonhazardous
<br />defects, Including: heavily worn or damaged floor surface (for ex-
<br />ample, scratches or gouges in surface, missing portions of tile or
<br />linoleum, previous water damage). If there is a floor covering, also
<br />note the condition, especially if badly worn or soiled. llthere is a floor
<br />covering, including paint or sealant, also note the conditions, spe-
<br />cially if badly worn, soiled or peeling (for peeling paint, see 1.9).
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<br />1.9 Lead-Based Paint
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<br />Housina Choice Voucher Units If the unit was built January 1,
<br />1978, or after, no child under age six will occupy or currently
<br />occupies it, is a O-BR, eiderly or handicapped unit with no children
<br />under age six on the lease or expected, has been certified lead..
<br />based paint free by a certified lead-based paint inspector (no
<br />lead-based paint present or no lead-based paint present after
<br />removal of lead-based paint.), check NA and do not inspect
<br />painted surfaces.
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<br />This requirement applies to all painted surfaces (building compo-
<br />nents) within the unit. (Do not include tenant belongings).
<br />Surfaces to receive a visual assessment for deteriorated paint
<br />include walls, floors, ceilings, buiit in cabinets (sink bases),
<br />baseboards, doors, door frames, windows systems including
<br />mullions, sills, or frames and any other painted building compo-
<br />nent within the unit. Deteriorated paint includes any painted
<br />surface that is peeling, chipping, chaiking, cracking, damaged or
<br />otherwise separated from the substrate.
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<br />All deteriorated paint surfaces more than 2 sq. ft, In anyone
<br />interior room or space, or more than 10% of the total surface
<br />area of an interior type of component with a small surface
<br />area (i.e., window sills, baseboards, and trim) must be stabi-
<br />lized (corrected) in accordance with all safe work practice
<br />requirements and clearance is required. If the deteriorated
<br />painted surface is less than 2 sq. ft. or less than 10% of the
<br />component, only stabilization is required. Clearance testing
<br />is not required. Stabilization means removal of deteriorated
<br />paint, repair of the substrate, and application of a new protective
<br />coating or paint. Lead-Based Paint Owner Certification is
<br />required follOWing stabilization activities, except for de minimis
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<br />form HUD-52580-A (9//2000)
<br />ref Handbook 7420.8
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