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9 evening work hours and disposition of items to be removed from the home (such as old cabinets, etc.). Within 24 hours of the pre - construction conference, Orange County will issue a "proceed order" formally instructing the contractor to commence by the agreed -upon date. 13. Construction: The contractor will be responsible for obtaining a building permit for the project before beginning work. The permit must be posted at the house during the entire period of construction. Program staff will closely monitor the contractor during the construction period to make sure that the work is being done according to the work write -up (which is made a part of the rehabilitation contract by reference) and in a timely fashion. Local Code Enforcement Officials will inspect the work for compliance with NC State Building Code. The homeowner will be responsible for working with the contractor toward protecting personal property clearing work areas as much as practicable. If applicable, the contractor will obtain a permit for lead hazard related activities. 14. Change Orders: All changes to the scope of work must be approved by the owner, the contractor, a County representative and the Rehabilitation Specialist, and reduced to writing as a contract amendment ( "change order "). If the changes require and adjustment in the loan amount, the change must be specified in the change order. Also, a modification agreement stating these changes in the contract amount must be completed by Orange County, and executed by the owner. 15. Progress payments: The contractor is entitled to request a maximum of one partial payment during construction per $8,000 of contracted amount. When a payment is requested, the Rehabilitation Specialist will inspect the work within three days, list all items deemed 100% complete, and calculate a payment based on 85% of the total contracted amount of those completed items. Payments will be made within four business days of the inspection. 16. Closeout: When the contractor declares the work complete, program staff will thoroughly inspect work. If deficiencies are observed, the contractor will be required to correct them. When the Rehabilitation Specialist and the homeowner are satisfied that the contract has been fulfilled, each will sign off and, after receipt of the contractor's final invoice and lien releases, the final payment will be ordered. All material and workmanship will be guaranteed by the contractor for a period of one -year from the date of completion of the work. 17. Post - construction conference: Following construction the contractor and the Rehabilitation Specialist will sit down with the homeowner one last time. At this conference the contractor will hand over all owner's manuals and warranties on equipment. The contractor and Rehabilitation Specialist will go over operating and maintenance requirements for the new equipment and appliances and discuss general maintenance of the home with the homeowner. The homeowner will have the opportunity to ask any final questions about work.