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• retain no "imminent threats" to the health and safety of the home's occupants or to <br /> the home's "structural integrity". (An example of an imminent threat to occupants <br /> as well as to the home's structural integrity is an infestation of insects or a <br /> crawlspace that is too damp). <br /> These requirements are spelled out in full in the ESFRLP17Administrator's Manual <br /> which you may view, at reasonable times, upon request, at the Housing, Human <br /> Rights and Community Development office of Orange County or anytime online at <br /> www.NCHFA.com. <br /> In addition to the above items that must be done to satisfy NCHFA requirements, the <br /> scope of work may include approved items meant to reduce future maintenance and <br /> operational costs or to further protect homes from natural disasters and/or home <br /> modifications designed to enable greater accessibility for household members to <br /> function more independently as they age. <br /> Once the rehabilitation is complete, major systems in the home that, with reasonable <br /> maintenance and normal use, should be capable of lasting another 5 years include: <br /> structural support, roofing, cladding and weatherproofing, plumbing, electrical and <br /> heating/cooling systems. <br /> Of course, contractors performing work funded under ESFRLP17are responsible for <br /> meeting all local requirements for permits and inspections. All work done under the <br /> program must be performed to meet NC State Residential Building Code standards. <br /> (This does not mean, however, that the whole house must be brought up to current <br /> Building Code Standards.) <br /> What About Lead-based Paint? <br /> Until it was discovered to be a health hazard, lead was used for centuries to make <br /> house paints. Now we know that lead exposure is a serious problem for everyone <br /> and especially small children. Selling lead paint was outlawed in 1978, but many <br /> older buildings still contain lead paint and children are still being poisoned. <br /> Under ESFRLP17, a lead hazard evaluation must be performed on every home <br /> selected for rehabilitation that was built before 1978. The specific type of evaluation <br /> and the appropriate lead hazard reduction work performed will depend on the total <br /> amount of Federal funds used to rehabilitate the home, as per 24 CFR parts 35. If <br /> required, lead-based paint hazard reduction and/or abatement will be performed by <br /> contractors who are trained and certified to perform such work. <br /> It may be necessary for the household to relocate during the construction process for <br /> protection against lead poisoning. If relocation is required, it shall be the <br /> responsibility of the homeowner to pay for the relocation. <br /> Who Will Do The Work On The Homes? <br /> Orange County is obligated under ESFRLP17 to ensure that quality work is done at <br /> reasonable prices and that all work is contracted through a fair, open and competitive <br /> process. To meet these requirements, Orange County will invite bids only from <br /> 5 <br />