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5. All Secondary Rooms (Rooms not used for living) 5. Secondary Rooms (Rooms not used for living) If any room in the unit did not meet the requirements for Mother room used for living" in Part 4, it is to be considered a "secondary room (not used for living)," Rate all of these rooms together (Le., a single Part 5 checklist for all secondary rooms in the unit). Inspection is required of the following two items since hazardous defects under these items could jeopardize the rest of the unit, even if present in rooms not used for living: 5.2 Security, 5.3 Electrical Hazards. Also. be observant of any other potentially hazardous features in these rooms and record under 5.4 5.1 None If there are no "Secondary Rooms (rooms not used for living)," check "None" and go on to Part 6. 5.2 . 5.4 Explanations of these items is the same as those provided for "living Room" Additional Note In recording "other potentially hazardous features," note (in the space provided) the means of access to the room with the hazard and check the box under "Inconclusive." Discuss the hazard with the HA inspection supervisor to determine "Pass" or "Fail." Include defects like: large holes in floor, walls or ceilings; evidence of structural collapse; windows in condition of severe deterioration; and deterio- rated paint suriaces. 6. Building Exterior 6.1 Condition of Foundation "Unsound or hazardous" means foundations with severe structural defects indicating the potential for structural collapse; or foundations that allow significant entry of ground water (for example, evidenced by flooding of basement). 6.2 Condition of Stairs, Rails, and Porches "Unsound or hazardous" means: stairs, porches, balconies, or decks with severe structural defects; broken, rotting, or missing steps; absence of a handrail when there are extended lengths of steps (generally four or more consecutive steps); absence of or insecure railings around a porch or balcony which is approximately 30 inches or more above the ground. 6.3 Condition of Roof and Gutters "Unsound and hazardous" means: The roof has serious defects such as serious buckling or sagging, indicating the potential of structural collapse; large holes Or other defects that would result in significant air or water infiltration (in most cases severe exterior defects will be reflected in equally serious suriace defects within the unit, e.g., buckling, water damage). The gutters, downspouts and soffits (area under the eaves) show serious decay and have allowed the entry of significant air or water into the interior of the structure. Gutters and downspouts are, however, not required to pass. If the roof is not observable and there is no sign of interior water damage, check "Pass." 6.4 Condition of Exterior Surfaces See definition above for roof, item 6.3. 6.5 Condition of Chimney The chimney should not be seriously leaning or showing evidence of significant disintegration (i.e., many missing bricks). 6.6 Lead-Based Paint: Exterior Surfaces Housina Choice Voucher Units If the unit was built January 1, 1978 or after, no child under age six will occupy or currently occupies, is a O-SR, elderly or handicapped unit with no children under age six on the lease or expected, has been certified lead- based paint free by a certified lead-based paint inspector (no lead-based paint present or no lead-based paint present after removal of lead). check NA and do not inspect painted surfaces. Visual assessment for deteriorated paint applies to all exterior painted surfaces (building components) associated with the assisted unit including windows, window sills, exterior walls, floors, porches, railings, doors, decks, stairs, play areas, garages, fences or other areas if frequented by children under age six. All deteriorated paint suriaces more than 20 sq. ft. on exterior surfaces must be stabilized (corrected) in accordance with all safe work practice requirements. If the painted surface is less than 20 sq. ft., only stabilization is required. Clearance testing is not required. Stabilization means removal of deterio- rated paint, repair of the substrate, and application of a new protective coating or paint. Lead-Based Paint Owner Certifica- tion is required following stabilization activities except for de minimis level repairs. 6.7 Manufactured Homes: Tie Downs Manufactured homes must be placed on a site in a stable manner and be free from hazards such as sliding and wind damage. Manu- factured homes must be securely anchored by a tiedown device which distributes and transfers the loads imposed by the unit to appropriate ground anchors so as to resist wind overturning and sliding. unless a variation has been approved by the HUD Field Office. Page 13 of 20 form HUD.52580-A (9//2000) ref Handbook 7420.8 Previous editions are obsolete