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ORDINANCE NO. 0i � � A%3_40
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION OF THE CITY OF DENTON HOMEOWNER
REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $15,000 FOR PROJECTS MEETING PROGRAM
GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton recognizes the
need to assist low and moderate income families in securing safe,
sanitary and decent housing, and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton participates in a Homeowner
Rehabilitation Program administered by the City of Denton Community
Development Office and funded through a federal grant from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That it approves the Homeowner Rehabilitation
Program Guidelines and Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Eligibility
Criteria which is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A" and
authorizes the City of Denton Community Development Office to
administer this program.
SECTION II. That it authorizes the expenditure of funds in
excess of $15,000 by the Community Development Office for projects
meeting program guidelines and criteria.
SECTION III. That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ji-�— day of Q , 1996.
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APP40VED AS T(L
HERBERT-b.' PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF DENTON
HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
1996/97
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM PROCEDURES
I ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
II APPLICATION PROCESSING
III DESCRIPTION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CATEGORIES
IV FEASIBILITY FOR REHABILITATION PROCESS
V APPEALS PROVISIONS
VI CONTRACTOR SELECTION AND MONITORING
VII PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
VIII CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1
- GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPENDIX 2
- MINIMUM REHABILITATION STANDARDS
APPENDIX 3
- CARRYING OUT ENERGY -SAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDINGS
APPENDIX 4
- SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING/PROGRAM
APPENDIX 5
- QUALIFYING INCOME LIMITS AND RANGES FOR THE
CITY OF DENTON'S FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS
APPENDIX 6 -
TARGET REHABILITATION NEIGHBORHOODS MAP
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Denton Homeowner Rehabilitation Program is designed to assist low and
moderate income families in securing safe, sanitary and decent housing This program's
objective is to rehabilitate single-family owner -occupied houses by making needed repairs
with the first priority being to correct code violations
The Homeowner Rehabilitation Program is administered by the City of Denton's
Community Development Office and is funded through a federal grant from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The following pages contain a detailed description of the program including policies and
procedures The purpose of these guidelines is to explain to potential applicants and the
citizens of Denton, the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program and it's levels of assistance
available For further information or clarification of the guidelines, contact the Community
Development Office
Community Development Office
100 West Oak Street, Suite 208
Denton, Texas 76201
(817) 383-7726
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM PROCEDURES
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM PROCEDURES
I ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - Eligibility requirements must be met for both the applicant/household
and for the structure Eligibility for assistance is completed in two phases as described in Sections
I A and I B below
A APPLICANT/HOUSEHOLD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE
1 Must be a United States citizen or a legal resident alien
2 Must have owned and occupied the single -family -dwelling unit for not less than five years
3 Must hold a Fee Simple Title to the property
a If applicant Is purchasing their home by a "contract for deed" (or a like contract),
where applicant does not gain possession of the property deed until all contract
agreements have been met, applicant is not eligible for rehabilitation assistance
The seller must provide the purchaser with a warranty deed on the property to satisfy the
eligibility requirement of Item I A 3 above
b If applicant(s) inherited property, s/he must have the necessary legal documents drawn
up and filed for record at the Denton County Clerk's Office which name applicant(s) as
the sole deed holder
4 Must meet programs income limits
a Gross annual total household income is 80 percent or below the current maximum Area
Median Income (AMq Limits Current maximum income limit by household size is
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
LIVING IN HOUSEHOLD
1
7
8 or more
80% of the AMI
(MAXIMUM INCOME LIMIT)
$27,050
$30,900
$34,800
$38,650
$41,750
$44,800
$47,900
$51,000
b Must not have assets (total combined for all household members) in excess of $100,000
NOTE 1 The appraised value of the applicant's home is excluded In total assets
calculation
NOTE 2 Annual Income and asset Income are calculated using the most current
guidelines and rules as established In the Technical Guide for Determining Income
5 Must be in good credit standing with and exhibit the ability to pay creditors including the
following basic housing expenses
a Home Mortgage Payment
b Loan payment (when applicant's property is collateral on loan)
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c Property Taxes (City, County, DISD)
d Homeowners Insurance Policy premiums
e Utilities electrical/water/sewage/solid waste and gas
6 Must apply to a participating lender and be eligible for a loan to cover part of the cost of the
rehabilitation
7 Mortgage note balance cannot exceed 75 percent of the propertys appraised value as set
by the Denton Central Appraisal District (cannot exceed 50 percent of the property's
appraised value to participate in the Optional Reconstruction Program)
PROPERTY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1 Must be classified as a single -family -dwelling unit and be situated in a Targeted Rehabilita-
tion Neighborhood within the city limits of Denton (Refer to Target Rehabilitation Neighbor-
hoods Map - Appendix 6)
2 Must exhibit building code deficiencies that make the structure unsafe or unsanitary
3 Must not have existing property code violations (such as high weeds, trash, debris, junk
vehicles, etc) Any liens placed on properties for correcting previous code violations must
be paid in full by the time application processing occurs
4 Must be serviced by a City -approved water supply, sanitary sewer and electrical system
5 Must meet all of the City of Denton's Land Development Codes
6 Must be feasible for rehabilitation as defined in Section IV of the Program Procedures
7 Must be covered by an approved homeowner's insurance policy
NOTE If an applicant's property is not currently insurable because of Its present
condition, the applicant must obtain a homeowner's Insurance policy guote (from any
reputable Insurance agency) The quote should be based on the after-rehabllition
structural status Applicant should Inform agent that the structure will be rehabilitated
to meet all current Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire -Safety codes Applicant must
provide this quote to tits Community Development OBice and sign a NOTICE OF
INTENT AND AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN A HOMEOWNER INSURANCE POLICY to satisfy
eligibility required in Item I B 7
8 A property that has been previously rehabilitated with Federal or State grant funds is subject
to wadma period and dollar limitations when being considered for additional rehabilitation
These limitations are
IF THE TOTAL COST
THE WAITING
OF PREVIOUS REHAB
PERIOD MUST
WAS IN THE RANGE OF
BE AT LEAST
$11,999 or below
7 years
$12,000 - $16,999
8 years
$17,000 - $19,999
10 years
$20,000 or above
15 years
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THE MAXIMUM AMT OF
FUNDS ELIGIBLE FOR
ADDITIONAL REHAB 1%)
80% maximum allowed
70% maximum allowed
60% maximum allowed
50% maximum allowed
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II APPLICATION PROCESSING
A To be placed on the wafting list, applicants must meet the following guidelines
1 Household's total gross annual Income does not exceed current program income limits
2 Owner is the occupant of a single-family dwelling unit for not less than three years
3 Property is located in a Target Rehabilitation Neighborhood (Appendix 6)
4 Applicant must complete a Wading List Application Forth and attach a copy of property deed
(Wafting List Application Forms are available at the Community Development Office, 100
West Oak Street, Suite 208, Denton, Texas, 76201, (817) 383-7726 )
B A completed wafting list application forth is assigned the next available number on the wafting
list in order by time and date the completed application is received by the Community
Development Office
C When applicant reaches the top of the wafting list, he/she will be notified to complete the
application process The Community Development Office will mail a letter of notice to apply for
assistance This notice will give a deadline date by which the applicant must schedule an
appointment with the Community Development Office to complete the application process Any
applicant who does not contact the Community Development office by the deadline date will be
removed from the wafting list The letter of notice to apply for assistance requests applicant to
provide the following items
• Copy of Deed or Warranty Deed for the property to be rehabilitated (applicant must be deed
holder)
• Name/mailing address of your mortgage company (d you have a mortgage payment)
• Name/mailing address of your Homeowner Insurance policy with "paid" receipt or canceled
check
• Current year's "paid' Property Tax receipts from DISD, City and Coun tax offices
• Most current Notice of Appraised Value from the Denton Central Appraisal District
• Current year's Income Tax Return with W-2's for each household member who filed tax
returns
• Social Security number(s) for household members who receive Social Security benefits
• Most current Income statement (if you receive Social Security benefits)
• Paycheck stubs for last four weeks for each employed household member
• Employers name/address for each employed household member
• Names and addresses of retirement income or any other income sources (ALL INCOME
SOURCES MUST BE DISCLOSED —RETIREMENT, RENTAL/HAP INCOME, AFDC, FOOD
STAMPS, ETC)
• Divorce decree d you receive child/other support from a divorce or d you were awarded deed
to your property through a divorce
• Names/addresses/aocount numbers of all banks, credit unions, savings banks, IRA accounts,
etc for all household members who have any of these types of accounts
• Bills for the last six months from Lone Star Gas and City Utlifties (If you don't have last
six months bills, Lone Star Gas OR City of Denton Util's will mail you a summary Please
make sure the summary has your current balance stated )
D Applicant must provide all information requested In 11 C above that applies to his/her household
and complete all required verification forms in the application packet All information will be
verified by Community Development staff If any information is found to have been intentionally
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falsified, the application will be rejected and the applicant will not be allowed to reapply to this
program
E Community Development staff will calculate the gross annual household Income and determine
the percent of income spent for housing expenses
F Community Development staff will notify applicant of the financial assistance category he/she
is eligible for under the program guidelines Applicant will be notified that final eligibility for
assistance is determined upon completion of the feasibility for rehabilitation process
III DESCRIPTION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CATEGORIES
A Applicant must apply to a participating lender for a loan Applicant will be required to accept the
maximum ban allowed them by the lender to contribute toward the rehabilitation of the property
Applicants denied a loan from a participating lender due to unacceptable credit history will be
ineligible for assistance through the City of Denton's Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
1 The Community Development Office may assist applicant with buy -down of lender's interest
rate (down to, but not less than, 6 percent APR)
2 Interest rate buy -downs will be carried as a deferred loan by the City of Denton with a term
equal to the deferred construction loan
B The City of Denton will fund the remaining project cost (total project cost, less the amount
loaned to applicant from lending Institution) This part of the project cost has four financial
assistance categories for those who qualify for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program These
categories are based on the OuallNlno Income Limits and Ranges for the City of Denton's
Federally Assisted Programs (see appendix 5 to these guidelines for current Income limit
ranges) A description of the financial assistance categories and their requirements are
1 80 Percent Rehabilitation Loan / 20 Percent Deferred Payment Loan
Applicants whose grass annual household Income falls above 65 percent up to 80 percent
of the area median family income limits will qualify for this two-part ban,
a a 3_percent interest ban with the ban amount being based on 80 percent of the total
project cost amortized over 120 months The lien will not be released on this part of the
loan until all 120 payments are received in full by the City of Denton, and
b a deferred Payment ban with the loan amount being based on 20 percent of the total
project cost A detailed description of the deferred payment ban is found below after
section VII C
2 40 Percent Rehabilitation Loan / 60 Percent Deferred Payment Loan
Applicants whose gross annual household income falls above 50 percent up to 65 percent
of the area median family income limits will qualify for this two-part loan,
a a 3 percent interest loan with the loan amount being based on 40 percent of the total
project cost amortized over 120 months The lien will not be released on this part of the
loan until all 120 payments are received in full by the City of Denton, and
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b a deferred payment loan with the loan amount being based on 60 percent of the total
project cost A detailed description of the deferred payment loan is found below after
section VII C
3 20 Percent Rehabilitation Loan / 80 Percent Deferred Payment Loan
Applicants whose gross annual household Income falls above 30 percent up to 50 percent
of the area median family income limits will quality for this two-part loan,
a a 3 percent interest loan with the loan amount being based on 20 percent of the total
project cost amortized over 120 months The lien will not be released on this part of the
loan until all 120 payments are received in full by the City of Denton, and
b a deferred payment ban with the loan amount being based on 80 percent of the total
project cost A detailed description of the deferred payment ban is found below after
section VII C
4 10 Percent Rehabilitation Loan / 90 Percent Deferred Payment Loan
Applicants whose gross annual household income falls at or below 30 percent of the area
median family Income limits will qualify for this two-part loan,
a a 3 percent Interest ban with the loan amount being based on 10 percent of the total
project cost amortized over 120 months The lien will not be released on this part of the
ban until all 120 payments are received in full by the City of Denton, and
b a deferred payment loan with the ban amount being based on 90 percent of the total
project cost A detailed description of the deferred payment ban is found below after
section VII C
•DESCRIPTION OF A DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN
A deferred payment ban shall carry 0 percent interest and continue until the applicant satisfies
the conditions listed in the promissory rote executed prior to project start date There are no
monthly payments Deferred payment loans are secured by a lien on the property For each
month the applicant lives on the property, a monthly payment amount established in a
promissory note will be forgiven If the property is sold or transferred before the hen period
expires, the applicant is credited for every month of residency The credit is subtracted from the
total loan amount to determine the unforgiven ban balance The unforgiven balance is owed
and becomes due to the Community Development Program upon sale or rental of the property
Amounts received are used as program income The City of Denton will be in the first lien
position on all rehabilitated dwellings However, in situations where first lien position is not
feasible, the City will accept a second lien position subject to the review and approval of the
Community Development Administrator The lien will not be released unless the following
conditions are met
1 The homeapplicant must reside in the unit for the full period of the lien
2 The property must be maintained to meet City code requirements
3 Mortgage payments must be met on a timely basis
4 Homeapplicant must provide documentation of adequate homeowner's insurance, including
casualty and fire coverage, and the City must be listed on the Certificate of Insurance to be
notified in case of policy cancellation,
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NOTE Contracts require the applicant to, upon completion of the rehablltta-
tion, maintain and/or purchase, for the full length of time which the City of Denton will
have a lien on property, an insurance policy that covers all improvements resulting
from the rehabilitation for their full insurable value, provides fire and extended
coverage, Including windstorm coverage, provides flood insurance at anytime property
Is in a flood hazard area Applicant agrees to comply at all times with the requirements
of the 80 percent coinsurance clause, and keep any buildings occupied as required by
the Insurance policy
5 If within the period of the lien the applicant defaults on their deterred payment loan or the
payable loan, the lien will be called due In full and foreclosure proceedings may be initiated
The City will make every effort to work with the applicant to avoid foreclosure and will
examine each situation on a case by case basis
E Repayment Policy for Financial Assistance The applicant must agree to have a lien placed on
their property until they have satisfied the requirements of the promissory note The lien will
remain until the loan has been paid in full In the event of death of the loan recipient, the
balance due according to the Promissory Note must be paid by whomever becomes the legal
owner If for any reason the loan recipient decides to sell or rent the property before the lien's
terms are all met, the note's balance will become due at the time of the sale or upon rental
Liens will remain in effect until the grantee has met all requirements as specified in the
promissory note In the event of the sale of the property, any unpaid balance of the loan and
any unforgiven portion of the deferred payment loan will become due immediately If, in the
event of the death of the grantee, a family member who meets the income eligibility
requirements takes up residency in the property, the loan will continue as stated In the original
promissory note
G If, after the loan payback begins, a household experiences a permanent, substantial loss of
household income, a applicant can request a review to adjust their current level of assistance
However, in no instance will the payable ban portion be reduced below the minimum 10 percent
payable ban level The toss of Income must be from an Income•eamina apolicantlal whose
s usea in asterminina the original loan assistance catenory Loss of employment
or involuntarily) is not considered a "permanent loss" For purposes of this program
loss" is defined as
1 death
2 mandatory retirement (must be 62 years of age or older)
3 permanent disability
To determine if a reduction in the ban is eligible, the household members will be asked to
complete all income information and forms as required in Section II - Application Processing
A determination will be made after evaluating the household size and income using the program
guideline income limits and financial assistance categories that are being used at the time the
request for reduced loan payment is made If the loss of income places the household in a
lower payback category, the loan balance will be reduced (which will increase the deferred
payment loan balance) according to current financial assistance category guidelines When a
loan reduction is granted, the applicant must sign an Extension of Note and Lien reflecting the
new loan and deferred ban amounts
A waiver of these provisions can be requested d the applicant feels that their circumstances require
special consideration Section V of Program Procedures explains how to request a waiver
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IV FEASIBILITY FOR REHABILITATION PROCESS
A A decision as to whether a structure is feasible for rehabilitation is made after a complete
assessment of the following factors
1 Completion of a detailed inspection of the property by Community Development staff is
conducted This Inspection Includes completing a list of all deficiencies which must be
corrected in order to bring the structure up to minimum program standards (compliance with
HUD's Section a Minimum Housing Quality Standards [Appendix 2] and City of Denton
codes
2 Determine if the rehabilitation cost will be affected by a property being located in a
designated 100-year floodplain, a need to abate possible presence of lead -based paint,
possible historical restoration requirements or can rehab reduce noise levels d property is
in a high noise area
NOTE The F000dplaxn Management regulations lima the total cost of all non -code repairs
for any structure located in a designated 100-year floodplaxn to not exceed 50 percent of a
property's (structure only) pre -rehabilitation appraised value as set by the Denton Central
Appraisal District
3 Determine B the framework and foundation of a structure are stable, or can be made stable
through rehabilitation
4 Lead -based paint hazard reduction techniques will be used when lead -based paint exceeds
HUD's acceptable limits for lead content in existing paint The limits for lead content exceed
HUD's limits when lead content exceeds 1 mg per cm2 (one milligram per centimeter
squared), or 5000 ppm (parts per million) The reduction techniques used by this program
are described and found in the U S Department of Housing & Urban Development's
publication, Guidelines For The Evaluation and Control Of Lead -Based Paint Hazards In
Housing, Issued June, 1995
5 Is a room addition(s) needed to relieve serious overcrowding?
NOTE Rehabilitation of a structure will never net fewer bedrooms than the number of
bedrooms a family has before rehabilitation Room additions and Improvements to relieve
serious overcrowding may be eligible and require the approval of the Community
Development Administrator The City will follow the standards consistent with the Housing
Quality Standards when considering the number of bedrooms needed to avoid overcrowding
They are
# of Occupants in Household
# of Bedrooms Minimum Maximum
3 3
4 6
B Using all information obtained in Rams III A 1-5 above, a cost estimate and structural evaluation
will be completed The level of monetary assistance will be assessed Moderate Rehabilitation
will be any rehabilitation between $5,000 - $24,999 while Substantial Rehabilitation is $25,000
to below Program Maximum Limits A project with a cost estimate above Program Maximum
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Limits is not eligible for rehabilitation assistance Applicant may be referred to Optional Recon-
struction Program
C PROGRAM MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR REHABILITATION
A rehabilitation that cannot meet all of the following limit tests is considered cost prohibitive or
not feasible for rehabilitation
1 Rehabilitation will not exceed $40 per square foot of total living space (using after
rehabilitation square footage)
2 Rehabilitation will not exceed the current Maximum Home Subsidy Limits for Denton as set
by HUD
3 The after rehabilitation appraised property value Plus all costs expended to complete the
project (including the bank loan portion) will not exceed the current Single Family Mortgage
Limit for Denton as established by HUD
D PROGRAM MINIMUM LIMITS FOR REHABILITATION
A structure needing less than $5000 of repairs is not eligible for rehabilitation assistance
An applicant who feels that he/she has been unjustly denied rehabilitation assistance under the City's
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program should follow the appeals procedure outlined in Section V
V APPEALS PROVISIONS
A Request for Waiver The City of Denton's Homeowner Rehabilitation Program has been
developed to adhere to a set of guidelines in order to assure proper administration and
management of the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program in the event that an applicant feels that
his/her circumstances require special consideration, he/she can request, in writing, a waiver from
the usual requirements All requests should specify the requirement(s) to be considered for
waiver and state the applicant's reason(s) or special circumstances why he/she believes a
waiver should be approved Requests will be reviewed by the Community Development
Administrator on a case by case basis Applicant will be notified in writing of the Community
Development office's final decision
B Appeals Procedure Applicants who have been determined by the Community Development
Administrator to be ineligible for rehabilitation, may appeal this decision to the Director of
Planning and Development Department A written appeal must be submitted
The Director of the Planning and Development Department shall issue a written response within
fifteen days of receiving the request
VI CONTRACTOR SELECTION AND MONITORING
All housing rehabilitation recipients are responsible for finding a contractor who will develop a
Proposal to make the necessary repairs to their home Your contractor's proposal must be submitted
to the Community Development office within 30 days from the date you receive the work order
write-up prepared by the Community Development Housing Inspector
Contact any reputable and experienced contractor and request a bid for the required work
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IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE FINDING A CONTRACTOR, contact any of the following places for
assistance , 'f
• Your local Better Business Bureau
• Any friends or neighbors who have had remodeling done to their properties
• Chamber of Commerce
• Community Development Office Contractors List
When a contractor comes to look at your home you should
• Show him/her the mandatory work items that have been identified by the Community
'Development Housing Inspector
• Advise him/her that the bid proposal must be returned to you or the Community Development
off lee for submission to the rehabilitation program on or before the due data
DO NOT SIGN ANY AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTRACTOR
Bring the contractor's bid proposal to the Community Development office at 100 West Oak Street,
Suite 208, where you made your original application The Community Development Housing
Rehabilitation Inspector or Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will review the proposal to verify that
1 The contractor is licensed and has all City -required insurance coverages
2 All required Improvements have been included in the bid
3 The proposed work is in conformance with the program's General Specifications
4 All proposed rehabilitation costs are reasonable
5 The contractor you have chosen has not been disqualified (debarred) by any local, state or
'federal government agency
The, bid proposals that are submitted by the applicant will be reviewed by the Community
Development Housing Rehabilitation Inspector to determine it the total bid price is reasonable and
under the maximum allowable amount THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE Applicant RESERVE THE
RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS
If the bid proposal selected by the applicant is approved by the Community Development
Administrator, then the Community Development staff shall proceed with the review of all other forms
submitted by the contractor Any contractor whose name appears on the most current HUD or City
of Denton Debarred Contractors List will not be eligible to participate in this program References
will be checked and claims of substandard workmanship will be cause to declare a contractor
ineligible The contractor must also submit all required proof of insurance forms and bonds (if
applicable) Failure to submit these will result in rejection of the bid proposal
Once the contractor has been selected and approved, a contract agreement must be signed Before
the contractor can start work, the applicant must issue a notice to proceed
The contractor's work will be monitored by the applicant, the Community Development staff and the
City of Denton building code Inspector If the applicant considers any work done by the contractor
to be unsatisfactory or incomplete, the applicant should advise the contractor of the discrepancy and
ask that it be corrected In the event a dispute exists between the applicant and the contractor with
respect to the rehabilitation work, the City shall take appropriate action In accordance with the
provisions of the construction contract to assure that the applicant is satisfied before making any
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payment to the contractor In the event a dispute cannot be resolved, the Director of Planning and
Development shall consider all pertinent facts and shall decide an appropriate course of action to
resolve the dispute
Acceptance of Work
Final Inspection - In order for the contractor to close out a rehabilitation job, a final inspection
shall be made by the City of Denton budding code inspector, the Community Development staff,
and the applicant If the final inspection results in no additional work or no specified corrections,
the applicant shall sign the contractor's release form which states that all work has been
completed to their (applicant's) satisfaction The budding code Inspector shall sign a final
inspection form to confirm the same At this time, the contractor is required to submit to the
Community Development office copies of all warranties and releases of Ilens from subcontractors
and suppliers Community Development will not authorize payment to the contractor until these
documents are properly completed and submitted Community Development staff will make
copies of warranties and other documentation The applicant will receive original warranty and
guarantee documents The Community Development office will retain copies of these
documents for the file
Warranty of Work - As stated in the rehabilitation contract, the contractor shall guarantee the
work performed for a period of at least one year from the date of final acceptance The
contractor will return in thirty (30) days and ask the applicant If any additional repairs are
necessary Any deficiencies or necessary repairs to specified work will be completed at this
time If no repairs are needed, the contractor will request that the applicant release the
contingency payment
VII PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
The contractor shall receive payment, minus contingency amount, for all completed contracts within
15 working days after final inspection approval The contingency amount equals 10 percent of the
total contract amount and will be withheld for thirty (30) days After thirty days, if no additional or
warranty work remains, the contractor must request from applicant an approval to release withheld
contingency funds
A 45 percent interim payment will be made available to the contractor upon applicant and inspector
approval when 50 percent of the contract work has been completed
An "All Bills Paid" affidavit and release of lien from all subcontractors and suppliers must be submitted
by the contractor to the Community Development office before payment can be released to
contractor All electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing permits and termite inspection must also be
submitted to the Community Development office prior to releasing contingency payment to the
contractor
Vill CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT
A contractor will be declared ineligible to participate in projects funded by the City of Denton's
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program for one or more of the following causes
Failure to complete a project within the prescribed contract period
Failure to complete warranty repairs within a reasonable time period
Failure to use licensed plumbing and electrical subcontractors
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4 Failure to obtain City -required insurance, is , general contractors liability, automobile liability and
builder's risk (if applicable)
5 Failure to complete work in accordance with program specifications and/or accepted standards
of workmanship
6 Failure to pay all subcontractors working on the project appropriately and/or submit affidavits of
payment signed by all subcontractors
7 Failure to obtain proper permits for work in progress
8 Failure to treat applicants with respect and courtesy
Contractors will be notified of their proposed debarment and will be afforded the opportunity to
comment or appeal the action All appeals must be made in writing to the Community Development
Office at least 15 days after the date of the notification letter
Contractors debarred from the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program may no longer contact applicants
receiving CDBG or HOME grant funds with the intent of providing a bid for a project
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPENDIX 2 - MINIMUM REHABILITATION STANDARDS
APPENDIX 3
CARRYING OUT ENERGY -SAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDINGS
APPENDIX 4
- SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING/PROGRAM
APPENDIX 5
QUALIFYING INCOME LIMITS AND RANGES FOR THE
CITY OF DENTON'S FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS
APPENDIX 6
TARGET REHABILITATION NEIGHBORHOODS MAP
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPENDIX 1
1 Applicant agrees to comply with all HUD requirements with respect to Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, to not discriminate upon the basis of race, color, creed or national origin in the sale,
lease, rental, or use of occupancy of the subject property
2 Applicant agrees to not award any contract for rehabilitation work to be paid for in whole or in part
with the proceeds of the grant to any contractor who, at the time, is ineligible under the provisions
of any applicable regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or the Community Development Office to
receive an award of such contract
3 Applicant agrees not to pay any bonus, commission or fee for the purpose of obtaining the
Community Development staff's approval of the grant application or any other approval of
concurrence required by the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
4 Applicant will continue to occupy the premises during the rehabilitation, but he will cooperate with
the contractor in a reasonable manner
5 Applicant agrees that existing house utility services will be made available to the contractor without
charge as follows electricity, gas, water and telephone (local calls only)
6 Applicant agrees that the City shall be the agent for the applicant and as such agent shall hold the
funds made available to the applicant for the rehabilitation grant for the purpose of the
disbursement thereof to the contractor
7 Applicant agrees that it Is his sole responsibility to see that the contractor completes the work
specified in his contract to the applicant's satisfaction and that the City of Denton has no
responsibility for any defects, faulty work or incomplete work by the contractor The applicant
further agrees that the City has no liability for warranty of any of the workmanship or materials
furnished by the contractor under the contract The applicant further agrees that latent or hidden
conditions in the property which were not included in the original inspection and work write-up of
the City are not the responsibility of the contractor nor of the City, but remain the responsibility of
the applicant
8 As part of the consideration for providing the funds to rehabilitate property as described herein, the
applicant agrees to maintain and keep the property in good repair after the completion of the work
to be performed by contractor, taking into consideration the ability of the applicant to do so
Applicant shall issue a written Notice to Proceed within thirty (30) days from the date of acceptance
of the contractor's bid and proposal If the Notice to Proceed is not received by the contractor
within this thirty (30) day period, the contractor has the option of withdrawing his bid and proposal
If the contractor chooses to do this a written notice must be delivered to the applicant with a copy
to the City The contractor shall not begin the work to be performed until receipt of written Notice
to Proceed from the applicant after which the contractor shall begin the work within ten (10)
calendar days of the date of said Notice and shall complete said work within sixty (60) days or the
number of days stated in the Rehabilitation contract
10 The contractor shall not assign the contract without written consent of the applicant and the City
and/or its agent
11 It is agreed between the applicant and the contractor that damages due to delay are impossible
to determine and that In the event the contractor does not complete the work required under the
contract within the specified time, the contractor shall be liable for and shall pay to the City as
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liquidated damages the sum of 1 percent of the total contract amount or $55, whichever is greatest,
for each calendar day of delay from the date stipulated for completion in the Rehabilitation Contract
until such work is satisfactorily completed and accepted
12 The contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages for any delays in the completion of
work due to the following
A Any acts of the government, including controls or restrictions upon or requisitioning of
materials, equipment, tools or labor by reason of war, National Defense or any other
national emergency
B Any acts of the applicant
C Causes not reasonably foreseeable by the parties to this contract at the time of the
execution of the contract which are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence
of the contractor, including but not limited to acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of
another contractor in the performance of some other contract with the applicant, fires,
floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and weather of unusual
severity such as hurricanes, tornadoes, etc
D Any delay of the subcontractor occasioned by any of the causes specified in Subparagraphs
(A) A and (C) above, provided that the contractor promptly (within 10 days) notifies the
Applicant in writing of the cause of the delay If the facts show the delay to be properly
excusable, the applicant shall extend the contract time by a period commensurate with the
period of excusable delay
13 The contractor shall not be held responsible for preexisting violations of law including but not
restricted to zoning or building code regulations at the property listed in the contract Before
beginning work, the contractor shall examine the work write-up for compliance with the applicable
ordinance and codes for the new or replaced work and shall Immediately report any discrepancy
to the applicant Where the requirements of the work write-up fall to comply with such applicable
ordinances or codes for the new or replaced work, the applicant and the City will adjust the
contract by change order to conform to such ordinances or code and make appropriate adjustment
in the contract price unless waivers in writing covering the difference have been granted by the
proper authority
14 The contractor shall comply with all non-discrimination clauses included in the contract,
noncompliance will result In termination of the contract
15 Bids or proposals will be submitted at the bkddees risk and the City or the applicant reserve the
right to reject any or all bids or proposals
16 Subcontractors shall be bound by the terms and conditions of the contract, insofar as it applies to
their work This shall not relieve the general contractor from the full responsibility to the applicant
for the completion of all work to be executed under this agreement and he shall not be released
from this responsibility by any subcontractural agreement he may make with others
17 When adjacent property is affected or endangered by any work done under this contract, it shall
be the responsibility of the contractor to take whatever steps are necessary for the protection of
the adjacent property and to notify the applicant thereof of such hazards
18 Repairs shall be made to all surfaces damaged by the contractor resulting from his work under this
contract at no additional cost to the applicant Where "repair of existing work" is called for by the
contract, the feature shall be placed in "equal to new condition" either by patching or replacement
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All damaged, loose or rotted parts shall be removed and replaced and the finished work shall
match adjacent work In design and dimension
19 After the final Inspection and acceptance by the applicant of all work under the contract including
cleanup, the contractor shall submit to the applicant for approval his requisition for payment When
the required warranties and the release of liens have been executed by the contractor, the final
payment minus a 10 percent contingency will be made which will include any amounts remaining
due under the contract as adjusted in accordance with approved change orders and subject to
withholding of any amounts due the applicant for "liquidated damages" as may be necessary to
protect the applicant against any claim arising from the contractors operations under the contract
Payments will be made within 10 days of formal requisition for payment Only one partial payment
may be made when 50 percent of the work has been completed
20 A Rehabilitation grant may be made only to cover the cost necessary to bring the dwelling into
conformance with Section 8, Existing Housing Quality Standards The two categories of repairs
listed below are to be included as priority items
A Required Repairs Code violations which create hazardous conditions in regard to safety
or health will generally involve the basic heating, plumbing or electrical systems
B Recommended Repairs Code corrections or preventive maintenance efforts which should
be undertaken to avoid more costly future action
(1) Heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical improvements
(2) Weatherizatlon
(3) Exterior work such as roofing, siding, painting, step and porch repair and retaining
walls
(4) Interior work such as renovation and repair of existing latchen and bath facilities
21 Mobile homes are not eligible for rehabilitation assistance
22 The Denton County Appraisal District automatically reappraises any house where a building permit
Is issued The applicant should be aware of this fact If the home is reappraised, yearly property
taxes may also increase
23 Change orders may be made to cover an item of work which cannot be determined until sometime
during the course of the rehabilitation work The Community Development staff shall not consider
a change order proposed by a bidder that is not called for In the contract document prepared by
the Community Development Office Change orders will be considered as follows
A Change orders are used to add work necessary to correct incipient items that have been
found to be defective after work is in progress but were not anticipated at the time the
contract was executed
B Change order requests will be limited to only those items that must be corrected to meet
Section 8 standards and/or city code requirements
No change orders for recommended or general property improvements will be
approved
C The change order amount is limited to a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract
amount If it is necessary to request a change order to make required repairs and the
contract is already at the program's maximum allowable expenditure amount, a work item
of less priority will be deleted from the bid proposal in order to compensate for the added
amount However, d there are no work items of less priority to delete from the bid proposal,
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the project's maximum amount must be approved by the Community Development Admxn-
Istrator
D Change orders will be used when n is necessary to delete work from a contract for any
reason When items are deleted from the contract, they shall be at their previously bid
amount When items are deleted, but do not have specific costs, in such cases the contract
shall be reduced by negotiating the cost at prevailing rates
All change orders shall be executed by the applicant, contractor, and a member of the
Community Development staff prior to work being completed
Except for the purpose of affording protection against any emergency endangering life or
property, the Contractor shall make no change In the work or rehabilitation, provide any
extra or additional work or supply additional labor, services or materials beyond that actually
required for the execution of the contract
G All change order requests must be submitted by the contractor, signed by the applicant and
approved by the Community Development Administrator No claim for an adjustment of the
contract price by the contractor or applicant will be valid unless this is done
H The approval of a change order shall constitute authorization by the applicant and
Community Development Administrator to change the grant amount equal to the cost of the
work added or deleted
It may be necessary to change the time of completion due to the addition of certain work
items or delays that are beyond the contractor's control
If the contractor feels that any of the limitations listed above will result in the Incomplete
rehabilitation of the structure as specified In the contract, he may appeal the limitation to the
Executive Director of Planning and Community Development
24 If the work completed is not in accordance with the construction contract, a member of the
Community Development staff shall advise the applicant of the ran -compliance who then shall
obtain appropriate action from the contractor No payment shall be processed on a construction
contract until a contractor has satisfactorily completed all necessary corrective action
25 The applicant shall be able to select the color and style of certain materials (i a carpet, floor
covering, paneling, paint, etc) No more than one selection of carpet and vinyl may be made No
more than two interior paint chokes and two exterior paint choices may be made (main color and
trim)
26 The contract warrants that all materials, fixtures, and equipment furnished by the contractor and
its subcontractors shall be new, of good title and that the work will be done in a neat and
workmanlike manner Neither the final payment nor any provision in the contract nor partial or
entire use or occupancy of the premises by the applicant shall constitute an acceptance of work
not done in accordance with the Contract or relieve the Contractor of liability in respect to any
express warranties or responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship The contractor shall
promptly remedy any defect in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom
which may appear within a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the work unless
a longer period is specified The applicant will give notice of observed defects with reasonable
promptness
27 Interest of certain federal and other officials
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A No member or Delegate to the Congress of the United States and no Resident Commis-
sioner and no federal employee shall be admitted to any share or part of this contract or to
any benefit to arise from some
B No member of the governing body of the City and no other public official of or within the City
or County who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the administra-
tion of the Community Development Programs and no other employee of the Department
of Planning and Community Development who exercises any such functions or responsibili-
ties shall have any Interest, direct or indirect, in rehabilitation proceeds which is incompatible
or in conflict with the discharge or fulfillment of his functions and responsibilities in
connection with the carrying out of the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program The length of
time this exclusion shall be in effect Is one year following the ending of term of office and
shall be binding upon, but not limited to, all of the individuals and agencies herein
described
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MINIMUM REHABILITATION STANDARDS APPENDIX 2
Roofs Roofs should not leak and have no evidence of rotted decking, fascia or soffit Any roof with two
or more layers of roofing must be stripped to the decking If it is determined a new roof is necessary the
decking must be checked for broken or rotted decking and shall be repaired or replaced as needed Where
new decking is required the material shall be one-haff inch plywood or one-half inch waferboard to be used
with H clips between sheets All roofs that all stripped shall be replaced with new 30 pound felt paper, the
proper flashing and metal drip edge with 240 pound shingles Any roof with less than a 4/12 pitch shall
be covered with rolled roofing, with at least 12 inches of lap, if installation of rolled roofing is not sufficient
to promote proper run off roof will be rebuilt
Siding and Trim All exterior siding and trim shall be free of holes, cracks or rotted material which might
admit moisture into walls New siding may be applied only it the cost of new siding and installation is
comparable to the repair and painting costs of the existing siding
Windows All windows and hardware shall operate satisfactorily Cracked or broken windows shall be
replaced Window glazing shall be weather tight and windows shall be weather stripped so as not to allow
entry of air and water around the glass, sashes or window casings All windows shall have screens and
working locks
Drainage The grade of concrete or dirt should drain at least five (5) feet away from foundation walls
Site Improvements All replaced concrete surfaces are to be level with the widths to match the existing
surfaces
All steps both concrete or wood that pose a threat to the occupants shall be repaired or, d necessary,
replaced with treated material or concrete
Foundations and Piers Skirting shall be six (6) inches underground level If it is necessary to install
skirting, new 22 or 24 gauge skirting shall be used
Kitchens Kitchens shall have a specific area which contains a sink with hot and cold running water,
counter work space, storage space for food and space for storage of cooking utensils
Stairs All stairs shall provide for the safety of ascent and descent All treads and risers should show no
evidence of breakage or have evidence of excessive wear All stairs shall be equipped with handrails
Utility Areas Gas or oil fired water heaters or furnaces shall not be located in the bathrooms or
bedrooms In addition to all plumbing and electrical codes, water heaters, air conditioners, and furnaces
shall be enclosed with a sealed door and adequate upper and lower combustion air All washer and dryer
hookups must meet City Code
Structural System The wood, masonry or steel components shall be in serviceable condition for the
expected useful Ids of the rehabilitated building Structural members which are in seriously deteriorated
condition shall be replaced
Sagging, non -level floors will be raised & stabilized as level as possible without causing interior damage
Termite inspection is required and treatment shall be done if evidence of active infestations exist A
certified pest control company will carry out the treatment and present documents of proof and warranty
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Electrical System All replacement of existing wiring and equipment shall be done in conformance with
the National Electric Code and the City of Denton Code Any potential source of electrical hazard or
Ignition of combustible material shall be corrected
GFI outlets shall be used In bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and exterior receptacles Additional outlets shall
be added to eliminate extension cords and, at the request of the City Inspector, to meet City Codes
Plumbing The plumbing system shall operate free of fouling and clogging, and not have
cross -connections which permit contamination of the water supply or back siphonage between fixtures
All sinks, lavatories, water closets, water heater, and other plumbing fixtures shall have accessible cutoff
valves All fixtures shall have P-traps, necessary vents and be properly connected to a public or private
sewage disposal system All sewer lines shall have accessible cieanouts All water heaters shall be
installed with double wall vent stack, a pop -off valve, and overflow to the exterior of the structure
Mechanical Equipment All gas fired heating units must be vented with double wall pipe and proper upper
and lower combustion air Unit shall not be installed in a living area such as bedrooms or under stairways
Rigid gas pipe must be used to supply heating units with a maximum of three (3) feet of flexible pipe from
the stop to the appliance All duct work shall be properly sealed from the heat source to the register vent
and from the return air supply to the heat source
HVAC duct insulation must be R-4 or greater and pipe insulation must be R-2 or greater
Insulation and Weetherization An R-30 Insulation value in the attic shall be required
Exterior Doors All exterior doors shall be solid core All locks shall be capable of tightly securing the
door and shall be readily openable from the inside without the use of keys All exterior doors shall be
weather stripped so that there is no significant entry of air or water into the structure
Porches and Decks All porches and decks shall be safe and capable of supporting anticipated bads
All porches and decks in deteriorated condition and which serve no useful purpose or which are not
economically repairable shall be removed
Porches and decks thirty (30) inches above grade shall have guardrails and flights of stairs with four (4)
or more risers They shall have a handrail on at least one side
Gutters and Downspouts Gutters and downspouts should exist where they are deemed necessary to
promote proper drainage Gutters will not normally be installed it they do not already exist
Downspouts that cannot be connected to drain tiles shall have splash backs with proper site grading
Chimneys and Vents Furnace and water heater vents shall be double wall vent pipe
Existing unlined masonry chimneys having open mortar joints or cracks shall be removed or made safe by
installation of a Ul approved flue liner
Vent -a -hood stacks shall be vented through the roof
Interior* All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition All
peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, and other defective surface conditions shall be eliminated All doors
shall be operational
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Carpet and vinyl that is badly wom, torn or too dirty to be cleaned shall be replaced This shall be
determined by the C D Housing Inspector Existing carpet shall be cleaned by a commercial steam
cleaner, if necessary
Bathrooms An operational water closet, tub or shower, and lavatory should be in the bathroom Hot
water should flow to the lavatory and tub or shower Cold water should be supplied to all fixtures Either
a window or an exhaust fan must be present to properly vent the bathroom
Cabinets Burg -in kitchen cabinets shall be repaired up to 50 percent of the cost of new cabinets
Bathroom cabinets are not required
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CHAPTER
APPENDIX 3
Carrying Out Energy -Saving
Requirements for
Single -Family Buildings
Homes consume about 20% of all the
energy used in the U S Of this amount.
about So to 60% is used for heat
Another 12 to 13% heats water and
about S to 8% is used for av-
conditiomng. Lighting and appliances
take from 12 to 2096
Since so much of the energy goes for
heat and hot water, that is where most
savings can be realized and that is why
wasthenzm& or retro6ttine. a house is
so important Just how much energy a
particular house will use depends on
many factors, including:
I The eh -ate where the home is
located
2 The size and design of the building
and its orientation to the sun
3 How well the budding is currently
insulated
4 How effectively the existing caulkmg
and weatherstripping prevent air
udikrauon
S Whether the building is air-
6 Ttw occupants' energy consumpnoa
habits
Chapter 2 provided an overview of the
general and particular requirements for
single-family buildings Thus chapter will
help rehabilitation specialists, single-
family property owners, HUD Area
Applying the Cost-Etfeetive Energy Standards In Rehabilitation Projects
Office persomel, and others focus on
ways of reducing heat loss and
conserving energy in accordance with
those requirements
DEMING A
SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING
A single-family detached house is a
single dwelling unit that stands alone
with four sides exposed Single-family
attached stiucmrea are dwellings such as
duplexes (winch are, in effect, two
single-family homes that share a
common wall) and rowhouses or
townhouses (several single-family
houses attached to each other)
In addition, there are large, usually
older, structures; consisting of two to four
separate dwelling units that are struc-
turally similar to the single-family
detached house
This chapter perwas primarily to single
family buildings with either a wood -
frame construction (in which wooden
suids.lotws, and beams make up the
building's frame) or a masonry construc
uoo. However, the calculation tables for
single-family buildings are applicable
only to weod-hame construction types
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that have cavities in the walls where
insulation may be placed
ENERGY REVIEW
To puipoint the areas in a single-family
budding that can benefit from energy
conservation measures, an energy review
is needed The energy review is actually
part of the rell"U311011 inspection
While aupec zig the structural condition
of a building's roof and walla, for
example, the person conducting the
inspection would also make note of
insulation needs, the absence of storm
windows, and so forth Upon completion
of the combined rehabilitation inspection -
energy review, he or she would use the
calculation tables shown in Chapter 2 to
determine the most cost-effective
messuira
REDUCING HEAT LASS
As noted in Chapter 2. HUD Energy
Standards recognize that energy saving
improvements must be talored to the
type of building and the kind of
rehabilitation being tamed out In all
cases, however, the improvements must
be con -effective
In most homes, the first Practical step
toward energy savings is blocking the
now of air into (iniiltratico) and out of
(exiihration) the building. To minimize
this heat kiss involves, among other
things, caulldag or weatherstripping all
cracks orloints including those around
windows and doors that are tightly shut.
Reducing beat less in this way (a so
clearly cost-effective, it s a general
requirement for any project approval
under the HUD rehabilitation programs
mentioned in Chapter I
Some Facts About Air Flow
Heat down from its source to a colder
area. Hot air also rises For these
reasons, when houses are heated in
winter, the bat air is always trying to get
out and the cold air is always trying to
come in In summer, of course, the
opposite is true Air cooled by s u•-
conditioning will be pushed outside by
the flow of warmer air coming in
Movement of heat results from radia-
tion, conduction, or convection, or some
combination of these three
Radiation occurs when a source of heat,
such as the sun or a hot radiator, sends
out heat waves Heat radiation through
glass windows is welcomed in the winter,
but in the summer, it can introduce
unnecessary heat into a budding.
Conduction is the flow of heat through
one physical material to another orlust
out into the air Insulating materials help
to reduce heat conduction substantially
Convection occurs because warm air is
lighter than cold air and will move
upward. As cold air becomes warm, d
rises Marc Cold air moves in to replace
it, and it too becomes warm and rises
An air current develops that moves
heated air around a space in a
predictable direction For this reason,
most hating devices am put In or close
to the floor
Combinatlom are frequently involved
in the movement of hat str. Radiators
radute heat and warm an entire room
due to convection Radiators also
emduct through their metal casing In
the winter. best radiated by the sin and
conduct through glance windows an be
a welcome additional scum of warmth
for a home
Studies have shown that a substantial
amount of indoor beat is lost as it moves
through cracks and openings in the
budding including electrical outlets and
switches in outside walls Malay heat
losses also result from convection as
warm air moves up f ni ace flues and
fireplace cl mnays Caulking; and weather-
stripping are two anew -saving improve-
ments designed to reduce this heat less
that causes high heating and cowling
balls
Caulking' v
Caulking is a very simple way to greatly
reduce unwanted aw flow Filling cracks
and openings in outside wails with a
caulking compound is an easy, economi-
cal way to realize large savings in energy
coats Homeowners can maxunnze their
savings, of course, by applying caulking
themselves rather than paying someone
else to do it. It is not a dnScultlob
When selecting caulk, note that maten-
ids of different quality are available
There are three basic types of caulk Od-
or resin -bared caulk is the least
expensive, but It Is also the least
effective It is readily available and will
boad to most surfaces, but it tends to
harden and crack after 2 to 4 years
Some bow -to guides advise against using
m.
Latex and butyl -based caulks are a
little more expensive, but they are much
more durable than oil -based caulks
They usually last from 6 to 20 years a- '
bold up well to building expansion at
contraction caused by changes in
Elastomede caulks, such as polyure-
themes, silicones, or polyaulfides, are the
most durable and most expensive caulks
They will last 20 years or more and are
exceptionally good at withstanding the
type of expansion and contraction
caned by extreme temperature Iluctua-
lions Manometric caulks can also be
used with filler material, such as oakum,
cog comm, m, siege rubber, or
fiberglass, to close large cracks
Most caulking compound comes in
tubes Duecmow on the tube tell how to
at the Dazzle and apply the compound
with a caulking gun. Caulimmg guns are
inexpensive and readily available at
hardware stores and budding -supply
houses
Apply caulking to all fixedlons, for
example
■ Around windows and doors where
frames meet siding
'ihs is a general requirement
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• Between windowsills and siding
■ Between plates and foundation
• Around all holes for pipes, ducts, or
electric conduits through outside wells
• Around all holes through a wall
separating heated and unheated
spaces, such as attached garages,
storerooms, or amcs
■ Between unheated porches and the
main body of the house
• Where the chimney or masonry meets
the siding
■ Around the outside of water faucets
This list is not exhaustive For more
informanon, refer to the reference guides
suggested at the end of this chapter
WEATHERSTRIPPING*
Weatherstripping, like catillong, reduces
unwanted air flow Caulkmg is applied to
fixed joints, weatherstripping is applied
to the moving prate of doors and
windows Westhastripping comes in
strips of thin -spring metals, roiled vinyl,
felt sweeps, or foam rubber These
materials help to seal windows and
doors tightly to prevent w4eaks While
most weatherstripping can be applied to
both doors and windows, some types are
designed to be used on either one or the
other
Thin-spriag metal weatbersWPPW
can be used on' both doors and windows
Though it is st. wwhat difficult to install,
it is the mast durable (and am
expensive) type of weatherstrippusg. It is
virtually invisible when m place
Rolled, or flexible, vinyl is durable and
easy to install It is made with a metal
backing for doors and without a backing
for windows
Felt and foam -rubber weatherstrip-
ping arc mexpgasrve and easy to install,
but they are not very durable They tend
to shrink after 4 short period of time
Some types have a self-adhesive
backing Theseitypes should never be
used where friction occurs
*Tlus is a general requirement
Door sweeps, consisting of vinyl or felt -
backed metal strips, can be applied to
the bottom of doors to reduce air
infiltration
Many how-to guides are available that
provide detailed, sup -by -step ustruc-
tions for installing weatherstripping
Some of these guides are listed at the
end of this chapter
INSULATING REPLACEMENT
HVAC SYSTEMS'
Because of conduction, as much as 40%
of heatmg and cooling energy can be lost
through uniasulated pipes and ducts in
cold areas For this reason, when
replacing hearing, ventilating, and air-
conditioning systems, HUD Energy
Standards require that all pipes and
ducts be insulated.
AB supply and return pipes and ducts in
the new HVAC system should be
Insulated to the following specifications
whenever they run through uncondi-
tioned spaces duct insulation must be
R-4 or greater, and pipe insulation must
be R 2 or greater (Refer to the section
on insulation later in this chapter for an
explanation of R-values )
It is not difficult to insulate pipes and
ducts Duct insulenoo generally comes
in blankets I or 2 inches stuck. A vapor
barrier should be attached to the exterior
side of insulation for air-conditioning
ducts Seal the I sulation pints tightly to
stop condensation Before you msulate,
seal all duct seams tightly and tape any
leaks Various how-to guides discuss the
application of pipe and duct Insulation
(See references at the end of this
chapter )
Pipe insulation is available either as ure-
thane foam or fiberglass Urethane foam
can be purchased as a foam mix 6 or g
feet long To apply, simply make a slit
"This is a general requirement only tf
the system is being replaced. It is
desirable at other timrs if the pipes
are accessible
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along the side of the tube and slip It over
the pipe, sealing it with duct tape at the
joint
Fiberglass pipe insulation often comes
with a paper barrer backing This
backing may not be suitable for use as a
vapor barrier Be sure to read the
instructions To apply fiberglass insula-
tion, make a slit down the length of the
side of the fiberglass and wrap it around
the pipe Seal the joints with duct tape or
the paper backing
Unlike heating and cooling systems, in a j
home hot-water pipes for domestic
systems are used only sporadically A
rehabilitation specialist should deter-
nune whether it is feasible and cost-
effective to Insulate the hot-water pipes
HIGH -EFFICIENCY
HVAC SYSTEMS*
A HVAC system that is improperly
adjusted or is poorly suited to a budding
may waste an enormous amount of
energy For instance, a system that is
"oversized" operates inefficiently An
oversized system is one that produces
more heat or air-conditioning than the
space it is samcmg requires For
example, if a heating system runs on a
steam boder, it would be mef ictent to
bod more water than is needed to heat
the house The oversized system burns
fuel and heats up the mom too quickly
and then shuts off Excess heat that
ordinarily would have been pushed into
the room by a properly sized system now
merely remains in the pipes because
the system is turned off Often this
excess heat is lost through the furnace
flue or simply tools down in the pipes
Furthermore, the constant on -and -off
action of the system wastes fuel In
Contrast, a property sized system that
matches building needs may run longer
but will use less fuel because it bums
fuel at a slower rate
'This Is a general requirement only (fthe
system is being replaced It is desirable
at all times if the present system is
oversized.
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For these reasons. the Energy Standards
require replacement HVAC systems to
have htghelBaency systems and burners
that are not oversized by more than
13% A competent installation contrac-
tor can determine which system is most
efficient for a residence
The efficiency of a system is often
affected by its size, relative to the
building needs, as well as by any
changes made to save fuel Any energy -
conserving Improvement —such as m-
sta8ing ivauladon in ceilings and walls
or adding storm wmdows--can cause a
heating system to become oversized It is
a good idea to recheck the system after
making modifications and correct any
oversimg. tan or fins system parts can
sometimes be repaired or replaced at
mmrmal effort and expense For in-
stance, the are= of fuel consumed by
an oil licensee may be reduced as much
as 20% simply by repairing a faulty
bumer nozzle or by msWNng a smaller
ons. Although such modification; do not
require replacement of the entire HVAC
system, they are generally cost-effecove
and should be considered.
ADDIVIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION MEASURES*
The Energy Standards require such
thermalof insult storm doors ements a the installation
and
windows only V It is cost-effective and
feasible to do so (See Chapter 2 ) If the
proposed rehaWlttadan requires the
removal of Interior or exterior walls,
x8sogs, or floor coverings, the level of
Insulation may need to be upgsaded. If it
involves replacing window sashes or
similar extensive repents, storm windows
and doors may also need to be added
Althatgh the Energy Standards only
require that these mesaures be taken in
that portion of the building being mbabDt-
tated, consideration should also be
given to adding insulation in sides and
mstaning storm doors and windows
whew and whenever it is cost-effective
°Required only if cost-effective
Although not required if the structural
component is not affected, such unprove-
ments can save a considerable amount of
energy and reduce fuel costs smgnifm-
candy
In most circumstances, if the energy
savings do not pay for the required im-
provements over either the term of
the loan or the useful life of the improve-
ment (whichever is shorter), the im-
provement should not be made (See
Chapter 2 for procedures to determine
cost-effecuveaess )
Insulation°
An adequate level of insulation will
benefit a house or budding in many
ways Insulation slows down the rate of
heat conduction, keeping heat in living
area for longer time periods As a
result, leas hest is used In winter and w
conditioners usually operate for shorter
periods in summer without sacrificing
comfort
Adequate insulation may also affect the
efficiency of heating and cooling systems
and permit " dowmlsmo.^ For lostamx,
more efficient furoaees, furnace tines, as
conditioners, and dM "am; may be
installed Smallermore effiaent mints or
dowmaed nozzles may be possible to
use to improve efficiency and savings
Additionally, insulation helps to sound-
proof Because it is usually fire resistant,
insulation may serve as a deterrent to the
spread of ire
The type of maulmon and the best
Installation method may vary from one
case to another The level of effective-
ness of an insulation material is stated as
its R-value R value is the degree to
which a material is able to resist heat
Bow The higher the material's R-value,
the greater is its ability to Insulate
Building materials as well ss insulation
materials have different R-vabes These
must be considered in determining the
total thermal resistance of a budding
Most insulation packages list the
R-value of the contents in compliance
with Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
regulations However, for insulation
previously installed, the R-value can be
estimated by first measuring in inches
the thickness of the insulation This
figure is then multiplied by 3 0 for an
approximate R-value
There are several types of insulation
batts and blankets, loose -fill, and rigid
board •
Batt and blanket Insulation, like most
home insnlation, is made of mineral
fibers, either processed fiberglass or rock
wool Batts and blankets are used to
mmulste unfinished are floors, on-
fuushed arc ceilings, unfinished walls,
and the underside of floors This type of
insulation is best suited to a standard
foist or rafter spacing of 16 or 24 inches
Both Was and blankets come in widths
of 15 and 23 inches They are avadaF'- z
either with or without a vapor barrrr J
backing. Batts generally come in i
sections 4 or 8 fern king. Blankets come
in loco tells that are cut to the destred
length for installation.
L.mose-11111 insulation is either poured in
or blown into floors or walls Poured-m
loose -fill is made firm cellulosic fiber,
rock wool, fiberglass. granulated cork,
vermiculite, slag, and other fibers. It is
used to insulate 1-fi-shed attic floors
Blow" bee -fill is made from cellu-
Wide fiber, took wool, or fiberglass It is
used to insulate unfinished attic floors,
finished attic Boors, and finished frame
wells B can be poured into the cores of
masonry, blocks Loose -till insulation is
the best type to use for irregularly
spaced joists or rafters or in areas where
there are many obstructions If an
existing wall has any insulation, or if a
vapor barrier does not exist, or if not
being made accessible, the Energy
Standards do not require blowing or
pouring additional Insulation
°'I1us is required if cost-effective and *The U S Consumer Product Sal J
when rehabilitation involves that Commission has banned the use of
portion of the building to be insulated formaldehyde foam insulation
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As loose -fill Insulation, cdlulosre jrber
has approximately 3096 more Insulating
value than rock wool for the same
number of inches installed It is
chemically treated for fire and moisture
resistance Check the bags, which should
be clearly, labeled to show the material
meets federal specifications for fire
resistance
Rigid board insulation rs made from
fiberglass, polystyrene, and polyure-
thane It its usually 10 to 24 inches wide
and 48 Inches long and comes In a
variety of thicknesses with a high
insulating value This type of insulation
its in basemem walls, on the outside of
stud walls as sheathing, or as perimeter
Insulation on masonry wails and in
cathedrab ceilings Polystyrene and
polyurethane rigid board installed on the
inside wall surface must be covered by
K-inch gypsum wallboard for fire
resistance and should be installed by a
reputable contractor
Storm Dodd and Windows*
A rehab4 t din spemaha will determine
whether the spphcetroa of storm doors
and windows is feasible and cost-
effective Storm windows an usually a
good idea. However, three layers of
window glass am not recommended
Three layers ore cost-effective only
when existing windows am double -
glazed or when the sash n completely
replaced. If the sash is replaced,
insulating frames should be installed In
very cold mess
A storm door or thermal door is
recommended If the primary door is
hollow -core or if it is more than 25%
glass A storm door is a glass door that its
installed outside of the primary door A
thermal door its a tight -scaling door made
with insulating material and is installed
in place of ilk primary door
Storm doors and windows reduce beat
loss and air infiltration by creating a
*ibis its required only if coat -effective
and when rehabdmicia involves that
portion of the house
dead airspace between themselves and
the primary door or window
Storm doom and windows may be
installed in several ways Make -it -
yourself doors and windows are assem-
bled by the homeowner and then
installed Ready-made doors and win-
dows come already assembled and are
purchased in the most suitable size
Custom-made doors and windows are
specially made to the exact measure-
ments Custom-made windows and
doors fit best and last longer than the
other types, but they are more ex-
pensive Regardless of the type Installed,
storm doors and windows should fit well
and be properly caulked and weather-
stripped
if nits not possible to install storm doors
and windows throughout the building,
they should be installed on the sides
facing north and toward the prevailing
winds, where they will be most cost-
effective in existing houses, storm
windows tend to be more cost-effective
than double -pane windows for two
reasons They reduce air infiltration
around the window sash, and they are
less expensive to install
A number of types of storm windows
available
Single -pane glass, plastic sheet, or
rigid plastic storm windows are easily
installed in the fall and removed in the
spring
Triple -trek glass or combination
storm windows are used for double.
hungor sliding windows These come
with screens and can be easily opened
and closed for ventilation (Double vac
umts without screens are available at
lower cost ) If installed properly, plash
storm windows are as effective as glass
ones
MOISTURE PROBLEMS
After thoroughly insulating and weathe
izmg a house, moisture problems could
occur because aLL the leaks through
which moisture could escape have beer
closed off In the home, people generat
moisture from bathing, cooking, and
body heat There its always moisture in
the air The trick its to stop it from
condensing. Vapor barriers and venula
non are two simple answers to this
potential problem
Figure I FLOW OF MOISTURE IN A BUILDING
OUTSIDE
Cold Air
E--
Exterlor Surface
Insulation
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INSIDE
Warm Air
WARM VAPOR
BARRIER
FLOW OF
MOISTURE
-E— -E—
COLD VAPOR
BARRIER
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Vapor Barriers
A vapor banter is a specially treated
paper, thin plastic sheet, or low-
permeance paint that prevents condensa-
tion of water vapor inside a house The
term "vapor barrier," which is com-
monly used in construction, Is somewhat
misleading Vapor banters do not
completely bar the transmission of water
vapor They are actually vapor -resistant
membranes that should have a vapor
perineonee (the rate that moisture can
pass through materials) of not more than
one perm (see Glossary) For this
reason, the term "vapor retarder" is
often used for vapor banter
Moisture generated inside tries to move
out of the budding ( See Figure I )
Vapor banters are important because
they atop this moisture in a warm area
where it will not condense For this
reason, vapor barriers should be applied
to the plasterboard or drywall of a wall
or ceding next to existing insulation and
on the warm aide of insulated floor
sections over crawl spaces
N additional insulation is put in. be sure
that a second vapor banter is not applied
between layers of msidiman A second
vapor banter would trap piosture
between layers of insulation and
eventually rum It. Moisture that is
trapped within a budding wall could also
cause the structural members to rot
Consult an energy auditor or rehabdita-
❑on specialist for the proper use of vapor
banters in cedmgs
Ventilation
Proper ventilation in attics is Important
to remove excess moisture from the
house If an attic has insulation but no
vapor bamer, a goad rule of thumb for
determining the nunimum ventilation
area is to take the square footage of the
floor area of the attic and divide it by
150 Thus a 1,500-square-foot attic
should have 10 square feet of clear,
unobstructed ventilation area (1,500
150 m 10 sq ft) If the attic has both
insulation and a vapor banter, find the
ventilation area by dividing the floor
area by 300 (for example, 1,500 -r 300
—5sq ft)
Attic ventilation works best with two or
more vents to permit circulation of air If
passible, use a high and a low vent —for
example, an cave or soffit vent at the
bottom of the roof tine and a gable or
ridge vent in the upper part of the roof
CASE STUDY
The following case study is Intended to
show how rehabilitation specialists
determine the best application of eurgy-
saving Improvements to a rehabilitated
dwelling
Examining a Single -Family Home
The owners of a single-family home in
Boston have applied for a Section 312
Rehabditation Loan They have been
told that they are eligible for a loan at
3% for 20 years A rehabilitation
specialist has undertaken an energy
review, and has obtained the following
information
o Heating ad at $1 05 per gallon is used
to heat the house
a Electric air-conditioning at $0 08 per
Kwh is used to cool the house
■ Boston has a total of 5,634 heating
degree days
■ Boston has a total of 800 cooling
hours
■ The current ceding insulation has a
value of R-2 There is no insulation or
vapor banter to the walls and no msu-
lation in the four over the basemen*
i
The rehabilitation specialist also noted)
that the basement and attic were not
heated and the windows are all single -
glazed No replacement of mechanical
equipment is recommended at this time
Using this information and the calcula-
tion tables shown in Chapter 2, the
rehabilitation specialist develops the
following summary chart.
SUMMARY CHART
a Location Boston, Massachusetts
a Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan program
(Finance terms, 20 years @ 3%)
FUEL TYPEBuilding
Oil Gas
Electric
K
Covelsociesit
@ Sl 05/gal @ SOS /therm
@ 5008 h
calling
R-38
R-38
R-38
Floor
R 19
R 19
R-19
wall
R-13
R 13
R-13
Glazing
Double
Double
Double
Door
Storm or Thermal
Storm or Thermal
Storm or Thermal
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Planning the Rehabilitation
The proposed rehabilitation involves the
removal of coverings for three exterior
walls and most of the cedmg. Removal
of the floorboards over the unheated
basement wdL also be necessary
Replacement of the primary storm
sashes is contemplated where exterior
walls will be removed A vestibule is
planned for the front entrance, wtuch
should help to conserve energy
Applying Energy -Saving Improvements
Given the proposed rehabilitation and
the recommended energy-savmg un-
provements, the rehabilitation specialist
can make the following recommenda-
tions concerning the application of
improvements
Ceilings. Although the ceding does
not have a vapor bamer between the
rock lath and current insulation, If
adequate ventilation is provided, a vapor
banter can be odutted. Since the
recommended insulation level is R-38
and the current insulation value is R-2,
Table 6 (page 12) indicates that as much
insulation as passWe should he added
up to the R-381eve1 Thus a scost-
effective to add approximately 9 inches
of bait and blanket htsulauon up to the
depth of the structural member
Walls. Since no interior vapor banter
and no insulation Currently exist, an
effective vapor banner and insulation
should be installed up to the level of R
13 I. oose-ftll or bast and blanket
insulation could be used.
Floor (Over Unheated Spain). The
recommended insulation level of R-19
cm be achieved whhin the depth of the
pits However, due to the presence of
electrical wi ing, piping, and bracing in
the basementl ceding, the installation of
insulation might not be cosaeffechve
Installation cast-estunetes should be
reviewed before a decision is made
Windows. ,Since the primary sashes
for windows go three wells an going to
be replaced, double- or triple -glued
windows could be added However,
while double-glaaag reduces conductive
heat loss, it is not as effective at reducing
air uifiltration as storm windows
Therefore, storm windows should be
applied to all windows
Door. The proposed vestibule pre-
vents the need for a storm or thermal
door at the front entrance However, for
side and back entrances, storm or
thermal doors should be installed
Building Envelope. Caullong and
weatherstripping should be applied
wherever it is oonesistent or Inadequate
Since the building is located in a cold
climate, a durable elastomenc caulk
should be applied. Spring bronze
weatherstitpping is recommended for
doors and windows since it is the most
durable type
RECOMMENDED READING
Several weatherizanon guides are avail-
able to help make homes energy
efficient. The following three booklets
are particularly useful.
Insoladon Mannish Homes/Apart-
ments. 2nd Eddon (Prepared by
NAHB Foundations, Inc, Rockville.
Moyised, September 1979, 148 pages)
This detailed guidebook discusses all
aspects of insulation. A variety of
installation techniques are covered,
most of which assume some basic
knowledge of construction on the part of
the reader (Available from NAHB,
Pubhcautin Order, 15th and M Streets,
N W , Washington. D C , 20005 Price
51000)
How to Save Money by Insulating
Your Home- (Federal Energy Ad-
n u istrruon, National Mineral Wool
Association, Inc , September 1974, 16
pages) Ilan well -illustrated guide dis-
cusses installation techniques for
weathermpping and cmllang as well as
insulation (Available from Office of
Weathenzatioa, Department of Energy -
Was mgtoo D C , 20461 Also avad-
able from National Mineral Wool
Association, Inc , Summit, NJ , 07901
Fria 30s, dscoums for large orders )
Applying the Cost -Effective Energy Standards in Rehabilitation projects
In the Bank or Up the Chimney'
(Department of Housing and Urban
Development, April 1975. 72 pages)
This guidebook provides simple, detade
instructions for either contractor or do-
it-yourself installation of caulkuig,
weatherstnpping, storm doors and win-
dows, and insulation (attics, floors, and
walls) (Available from Superintendent
of Documents U S Government Print
ing O0ice, Washington, D C , 20402,
Stock Number 0214)00 -00297-3 Pnc,
Sl 70 )
Another excellent resource for free
publications on do-it-yourself weathen
zation techniques is the Residential
Energy Services Department (or a
similar consumer-onented office) main
tamed by most local utility companies
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SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING/PROGRAM APPENDIX 4
S-882109 Housino Quality Standards - Housing used in this program shall meet the Performance
Requirements set forth in this section In addition, the housing shall meet the Acceptability
Criteria set forth in this section except for such variations as are proposed by the PHA and
approved by HUD Local climatic or geological conditions or local codes are examples which
may justify such variations
(A) Sanitary Facilities - (1) Performance Requirement The dwelling unit shall include
its own sanitary facilities which are In proper operating condition, can be used in
privacy, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human
waste (2) Acceptability Criteria A flush toilet in a separate, private room, a fixed
basin with hot and cold running water, and a shower or tub with hot and cold
running water shall be present in the dwelling unit, all in proper operating condition
These facilities shall utilize an approved public or private disposal system
(B) Food Preparation and Refuse Disposal - (1) Performance Requirement The
dwelling unit shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve
foods in a sanitary manner There shall be adequate facilities and services for the
sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage
where necessary (2) Acceptability Criteria The unit shall contain the following
equipment in proper operating condition cooking stove or range and a refrigerator
of appropriate size for the unit, supplied by either the applicant or the Family, and
a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water The sink shall drain into an
approved public or private system Adequate space for the storage, preparation and
serving of food shall be provided There shall be adequate facilities and services
for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary
storage where necessary (e g garbage cans)
(C) Space and Security - (1) Performance Requirement The dwelling unit shall afford
the family adequate space and security (2) Acceptability Criteria
A living room, kitchen area, and bathroom shall be present, and the dwelling unit
shall contain at least one sleeping or living/sleeping room of appropriate size for
each two persons Exterior doors and windows accessible from outside the unit
shall be lockable
(D) Thermal Environment - (1) Perfommance Requirement The dwelling unit shall have
and be capable of maintaining a thermal environment healthy for the human body
(2) Aoceptabil ity Criteria The dwelling unit shall contain safe heating and/or cooling
facilities which are in proper operating condition and can provide adequate heat
and/or cooling to each room in the dwelling unit appropriate for the climate to assure
a healthy living environment Unvented room heaters which bum gas, oil or
kerosene are unacceptable
(E) Illumination and Electricity - (1) Performance Requirement Each room shall have
adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal Indoor activities and to
support the health and safety of occupants Sufficient electrical sources shall be
provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from
fire (2) Acceptability Criteria Living and sleeping rooms shall include at least one
window A ceiling or wall type light fixture shall be present and working in the
bathroom and kitchen area At least two electric outlets one of which may be
present and operable in the Irving area, kitchen area, and each bedroom area
(F) Structure and Materials - (1) Performance Requirement The dwelling unit shall be
structurally sound so as not to pose any threat to the health and safety of the
occupants and so as to protect the occupants from the environment (2)
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Acceptability Criteria Ceilings, walls and floors shall not have any serious defects
such as severe bulging or leaning, large holes, loose surface materials, severe
buckling or noticeable movement under walking stress, missing parts or other
serious damage The roof structure shall be firm and the roof shall be weather tight
The exterior wall structure and exterior wall surface shall not have any serious
defects such as serious leaning, buckling, sagging, cracks or holes, loose siding, or
other serious damage The condition and equipment of interior and exterior
stairways, halls, porches, walkways, etc, shall be such as not to present a danger
of tripping or falling elevators shall be maintained in safe and operating condition
In the case of a mobile home, the home shall be securely anchored by a tie -down
device which distributes and transfers the loads Imposed by the unit to appropriate
ground anchors so as to resist wind overturning and sliding
(G) Interior Air Quality - (1) Performance Requirement The dwelling unit shall be free
of pollutants in the air at levels which threaten the health of the occupants (2)
Acceptability Criteria The dwelling unit shall be free from dangerous levels of air
pollution from carbon monoxide, sewer gas, fuel gas, dust, and other harmful air
pollutants Air circulation shall be adequate throughout the unit Bathroom areas
shall have at least one openable window or other adequate exhaust ventilation
(H) Water Supply- (1) Performance Requirement The water supply shall be free from
contamination (2) Acceptability Criteria The unit shall be served by an approved
public or private sanitary water supply
(1) Lead Based Paint - (1) Performance Requirement (i) The dwelling unit shall be in
compliance with HUD Lead Based Paint regulations, 24 CFR, Part 35, Issued
pursuant to the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42 U S C 4801, and
the applicant shall provide a certification that the dwelling Is in accordance with such
HUD Regulations (11) If the property was constructed prior to 1950, the Family
upon occupancy shall have been furnished the notice required by HUD Lead Based
Paint regulations and procedures regarding the hazards of lead based paint
poisoning the symptoms and treatment of lead poisoning and the precautions to be
taken against lead poisoning (2) Acceptability Criteria Same as Performance
Requirements
(J) Access - (1) Performance Requirement The dwelling unit shall be usable and
capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties,
and the budding shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire (2)
Acceptability Criteria The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being
maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties, and the budding
shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire
(IQ Site and Neighborhood - (1) Performance Requirement The site and neighborhood
shall be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other
hazards to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants (2) Acceptabil-
ity Criteria The site and neighborhood shall not be subject to serious adverse
environmental conditions, natural or man-made, such as dangerous walks, steps,
Instability, flooding, poor drainage, septic tank backups, sewage hazards or mud
slides, abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust, excessive noise, vibration or vehicular
traffic, excessive accumulations of trash, vermin or rodent infestation, or fire
hazards
(L) Sanitary Condition - (1) Performance Requirement The unit and its equipment shall
be In sanitary condition (2) Acceptability Criteria The units and its equipment
shall be free of vermin and rodent infestation
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(M) Congregate Housing The foregoing standards shall apply except for paragraph (b)
of this section, Food Preparation and Refuse Disposal In addition the following
standards shall apply
(1) The unit shall contain a refrigerator of appropriate size
(2) The central dining facility (and kitchen facility, if any) shall contain suitable
space and equipment to store, prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner,
and there shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal
of food wastes and refuse, Including facilities for temporary storage where
necessary (e g , garbage cans)
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