Health & Safety: Missing Exit Signs
Missing Exit Signs associated with the Inspectable Area: Common Area – Health & Safety **Note** Just like with the Fire Sprinkler deficiency, “Missing” Exit Signs also means “Damaged.” In HUD language – those terms are pretty much synonymous. Missing Exit Signs Definition from HUD Federal Register Exit Signs that clearly identify all emergency exits are missing OR There is no adjacent or other internal illumination in operation on or near...
Read MoreREAC Inspections During the Pandemic
In this November edition of our HUD-REAC Blog, I will be discussing REAC’s updated COVID-19 protocol to date as well as important information that you should know! HUD recently came out with a clear, informative FAQ that covers questions raised by public housing, project-based section 8, servicing mortgagees, housing financing agencies, and current/future REAC inspectors. You can find the FAQ here: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/REAC_Inspection_FAQs_final.pdf HUD also posted an Inspector Notice 2020-01 as...
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Roofs: Missing/Damaged “Shingles” (Exterior Deficiency)
In this October edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the deficiency Missing/Damaged Shingles associated with the Inspectable Area: Exterior Definition from HUD Federal Register Shingles are missing or damaged, including cracking, warping, cupping and other deterioration A square is 100 square feet Important to Note! It is extremely important to note that “a square” is equivalent to 100 square feet. This is a roofing term! Many inspectors...
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Door Seals (Exterior, Common Area and Unit Deficiency)
REAC Inspections have resumed! To check if the county where your property is located has been in “Green” status for 6 consecutive weeks and could be subject for inspection depending on your last score (Elderly/Disabled properties are currently exempt) – click here: Deteriorated/Missing Caulking/Seals – a HIGH scoring deficiency! Definition from HUD Federal Register Sealant and stripping designed to resist weather or caulking is missing or deteriorated NOTE: This applies...
Read MoreHUD-REAC Announces Return To Operations (RTO)
The earliest a REAC inspector will be permitted to call with the required 14-day notice to schedule a REAC inspection is September 21, 2020 thus the earliest an inspection can be scheduled is October 5, 2020 providing the criteria is met (below) Remember that only Public Housing and Section 8 properties fall under the 14-day required notification with no negotiation -- for all other properties, the dates can be negotiated, and the...
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Fencing and Gates (Site Deficiency)
As of 08/10/20, HUD-REAC has announced inspection resumption 10/05/20 with the 14-day notices to begin 09/21/20. Security/Safety Fencing vs Non-security/Non-safety Fencing Security/Safety Fencing Security fences typically enclose the entire perimeter of the property. Safety fences prevent access to specific areas. Must be a minimum of 4 feet high to be considered security/safety fencing. If a property has fencing along its perimeter acting as a security/safety fence, whether owned by...
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