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HCD <br /> ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br /> In addition to the above items that must be done to satisfy NCHFA requirements , the scope of work may <br /> include approved items meant to reduce future maintenance and operational costs or to further protect <br /> homes from natural disasters and /or home modifications designed to enable greater accessibility for <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 <br /> meet NC State Residential Building Code standards . This does not mean , however, that the whole house <br /> must be brought up to current Building Code Standards . Upon the date of approval by Orange County of <br /> the contractor ' s request for final payment, a one -year warranty on all products and workmanship will <br /> 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 <br /> we know that lead exposure is a serious problem for everyone and especially small children . Selling lead <br /> paint 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 <br /> that was built before 1978 . The specific type of evaluation and the appropriate lead hazard reduction <br /> work performed will depend on the total amount of Federal funds used to rehabilitate the home , as per <br /> 24 CFR Part 35 . If 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 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 <br /> that 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 Contractors Registry will be invited to bid on each job, and the <br /> 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 />