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I <br /> 15 <br /> 2. Prior to rehabilitating a house with a pit privy/outhouse or no wastewater disposal system, if public <br /> sewer is unavailable, contact the local health department for a determination whether the property <br /> can be permitted for an on-site wastewater system. If not,the family should be relocated. <br /> 3. Clear titles as required in the application. <br /> 4. Have houses inspected by a North Carolina licensed home inspector. Attach the summary from <br /> each inspection to the NC Catalyst application. <br /> 5. Work with the State Health Hazard Control Unit and local government departments to comply with <br /> federal and state lead-based paint requirements. In addition,ensure rehabilitation design will <br /> address lead-based paint hazards. <br /> 6. Voluntary withdrawal from the program,document with evidence on file. <br /> 7. Establish and implement a home maintenance program to instruct occupants of rehabilitated <br /> houses, including(1) maintenance of any on-site wastewater systems and/or wells or(2) <br /> maintenance of newly installed indoor plumbing. <br /> 8. Install water saving devices in houses with on-site septic tanks. If facets need to be replaced install a <br /> water saving device. See Bulletin 02-5, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures <br /> 9. If undertaking voluntary clearance, document with evidence on file that property owners are aware <br /> of and agree to voluntary clearance. <br /> 10. If undertaking rehabilitation,acquisition and/or clearance of dwellings, comply with state <br /> notification,certification and disposal requirements for asbestos. <br /> 11. If acquiring property with a dwelling, maintain a plan for residential reuse of the residential <br /> property. <br /> 12. If undertaking temporary or permanent relocation, budget adequate funds based on the costs of <br /> housing in the area. <br /> 13. If abandoning outhouses or septic tanks, budget adequate funds to cover related costs in <br /> accordance with state and local health department regulations. <br /> 14. Establish a written recipient referral procedure to address non-CDBG needs (i.e. social services, <br /> credit counseling,employment etc.) <br /> 15. Low and moderate beneficiaries may not be charged for tap fees or assessments for water or sewer <br /> improvements. <br /> 16. All items rehabilitated, if required under the building code, must be permitted and inspected. <br /> 17. Under procurement, and bid request for rehabilitation should include a section for estimated man <br /> hours expended on the project. It should include both administration and labor. <br /> Housing <br /> When using CDBG funds for housing activities, if funded,grantee will adhere to the following: <br /> Comply with the new Lead-Based Paint regulations 24 CFR Part 35,the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning <br /> Prevention Act and the"Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Guidelines for North Carolina Small Cities <br /> Community Development Block Grant Recipients" published by Division of Community Investment. <br /> 2 <br />