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Domestic Water (System) and Hot Water Heater (Unit) Deficiencies Part 1
By Kathi Markan / May 15, 2020

Domestic Water (System) and Hot Water Heater (Unit) Deficiencies Part 1

Part 1 In this May edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the deficiencies associated with water heaters and domestic water systems. As there are so many deficiencies associated with these inspectable items, I am dividing this into a 2-part series. Domestic Water deficiencies are recorded under the Inspectable Area: Systems, and includes:  Water conditioners, water heaters, transfer and circulating pumps, strainers, boilers, connecting piping, fittings, valves and...

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Fire Extinguisher & Fire Hose Deficiencies
By Kathi Markan / April 15, 2020

Fire Extinguisher & Fire Hose Deficiencies

AS OF 3/13/20, HUD-REAC HAS CANCELLED ALL REAC INSPECTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In this April edition of our HUD-REAC Blog, I will be discussing the defects associated with your Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hoses. Most Important Takeaways:  For a single building property, a Level 3 defect is a ten-point deduction! Fire extinguisher deficiencies are cumulative (explained below) Fire extinguishers supplied by the property that are missing, expired, discharged, or otherwise damaged...

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Fire Sprinkler Deficiencies
By Kathi Markan / March 15, 2020

Fire Sprinkler Deficiencies

In this March edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the deficiencies associated with your Fire Sprinkler System. For a single building property, this deficiency is a TEN POINT DEDUCTION Although HUD’s deficiency for Fire Sprinklers is “Missing Sprinkler Head,” the word ‘missing’ is equivalent to ‘damaged’ in the REAC Protocol. “Painted over” (also known as Loaded) means anything on the sprinkler head assembly that should not be...

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By Kathi Markan / February 15, 2020

HUD-REAC QA (Quality Assurance) Visits and Avoiding Rejected Inspections

In this February edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I am discussing the new QAI (Quality Assurance Inspections) protocol and how to avoid getting an inspection rejected. Notice from HUD - Effective February 3, 2020: Effective Feb. 3, 2020, REAC will be conducting Quality Assurance Inspections (QAI). A QAI is a re-inspection of a property by a federal inspector (HUD employee) that has recently been inspected by a contractor (certified HUD-REAC...

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Trip Hazards
By Kathi Markan / January 15, 2020

Trip Hazards

I hope your holidays were fantastic!  In this January edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I am discussing Trip Hazards – what it is, where it can be recorded, and the scoring impact!   HUD’s Definition of Trip Hazards Tripping (Health & Safety – Hazards) You see any physical defect that poses a tripping risk, generally in walkways or other traveled areas. Typically, the defect must present at least a three-quarter...

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Erosion/Rutting
By Kathi Markan / December 15, 2019

Erosion/Rutting

In this December edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, and especially during the rainy season, I’d like to discuss HUD’s protocol on Erosion and Rutting and how you can comply!   HUD’s Definition of Erosion and Rutting Erosion and Rutting Natural processes, weathering, erosion, gravity, or man-made processes have caused either of these conditions: Collection or removal of surface material Sunken tracks, ruts, grooves, or depressions *This does not include erosion/rutting...

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