CPO Property Maintenance & Inspections Flashcards
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What does UPCS stand for in HUD-assisted housing inspections?
Answer: Uniform Physical Condition Standards
UPCS stands for Uniform Physical Condition Standards, which HUD uses to define acceptable physical conditions for assisted housing.
Under UPCS, what are the five inspectable areas?
Answer: Site, building exterior, building systems, common areas, and units
The five UPCS inspectable areas are: site, building exterior, building systems, common areas, and units, each evaluated for physical condition.
In a HUD REAC inspection, what minimum score is generally required for a property to pass?
Answer: 60 or above
A REAC inspection score of 60 or above is generally considered passing, though scores between 60 and 69 may require a follow-up inspection within a specified timeframe.
What does 'exigent health and safety' (EHS) refer to in a REAC inspection?
Answer: Conditions posing an immediate threat to health or safety requiring correction within 24 hours
Exigent health and safety items are deficiencies identified during REAC inspections that pose an immediate threat and must be corrected within 24 hours of notification.
Under HUD REAC protocols, how are inspection deficiencies typically rated?
Answer: Level 1, 2, and 3 based on severity
REAC deficiencies are rated on a three-level scale (Level 1, 2, 3) based on severity, with Level 3 being the most severe and having the greatest negative impact on the score.
Who typically conducts REAC inspections of HUD-assisted housing?
Answer: HUD-certified independent inspectors
REAC inspections are conducted by HUD-certified independent inspectors contracted to objectively assess physical conditions using the UPCS protocol.