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7 <br /> household members to function more independently as they age. <br /> Once the rehabilitation is complete, major systems in the home that, with reasonable maintenance and <br /> normal use, should be capable of lasting another five (5)years include: structural support, roofing, <br /> cladding and weatherproofing, plumbing, electrical and heating/cooling systems. <br /> Of course, contractors performing work funded under ESFRLP are responsible for meeting all local <br /> requirements for permits and inspections. All work done under the program must be performed to meet <br /> NC State Residential Building Code standards.This does not mean, however,that the whole house must be <br /> brought up to current Building Code Standards. Upon the date of approval by Orange County of the <br /> contractor's request for final payment, a one-year warranty on all products and workmanship will begin. <br /> What About Lead Based Paint? <br /> Until it was discovered to be a health hazard, lead was used for centuries to make house paints. Now we <br /> know that lead exposure is a serious problem for everyone and especially small children. Selling lead paint <br /> was outlawed in 1978, but many older buildings still contain lead paint and children are still being <br /> poisoned. <br /> Under ESFRLP, a lead hazard evaluation must be performed on every home selected for rehabilitation that <br /> was built before 1978.The specific type of evaluation and the appropriate lead hazard reduction work <br /> performed will depend on the total amount of Federal funds used to rehabilitate the home, as per 24 CFR <br /> Part 35. If required, lead-based paint hazard reduction and/or abatement will be performed by contractors <br /> who are trained and certified to perform such work. <br /> It may be necessary for the household to relocate during the construction process for protection against <br /> lead poisoning. If relocation is required, it shall be the responsibility of the homeowner to pay for the <br /> relocation. <br /> Who Will Do The Work On The Homes? <br /> Orange County is obligated under ESFRLP to ensure that quality work is done at reasonable prices and that <br /> all work is contracted through a fair, open and competitive process. <br /> To meet these requirements, Orange County will invite bids only from licensed general contractors who <br /> are part of an "Approved Contractors Registry". For additional information about procurement and <br /> disbursement procedures, please refer to the Orange County ESFRLP20 Procurement and Disbursement <br /> Policy. <br /> • All qualified members of the Approved Contractors Registry will be invited to bid on each job, and <br /> the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected for the contract. <br /> • All contractors working on pre-1978 units must be Renovate, Repair and Paint Rule (RR&P) <br /> Certified Renovators working for Certified Renovation firms. <br /> • Homeowners who know of quality rehabilitation contractors that are not on the approved <br /> contractors' registry are welcome to invite them to apply. <br /> What Are The Steps In The Process, From Application To Completion? <br /> You now have information about how to apply for the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool <br /> (ESFRLP) and what type of work can be done through the Program Let's go through the steps for getting <br /> the work done: <br /> 1) Completing a pre-application form: Homeowners who wish to apply for assistance must do so by <br /> December 31, 2020.Apply by contacting Erika Brandt, Housing and Community Development <br /> Manager, at 919-245-4331 or online at http://orangecountync.gov/housing. Proof of ownership <br /> and income will be required.Those who have applied for housing assistance from Orange County <br />