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8 <br /> ,&CHCD <br /> DRAINGE COUNTY HOUSING&CDNIM IHITYDEYELOPMf NT <br /> County's Minimum Housing Code.These are so-called "habitability standards"that set <br /> minimum standards for decent, safe and sanitary living conditions.Additionally,the home must <br /> meet applicable Lead Based Paint regulations 24 CFR Part 35. <br /> • Retain no "imminent threats" to the health and safety of the home's occupants or to the home's <br /> "structural integrity".An example of an imminent threat to occupants as well as to the home's <br /> structural integrity is an infestation of insects or a crawlspace that is too damp. <br /> These requirements are spelled out in full in the ESFRLP Administrator's Manual which you may view, at <br /> reasonable times, upon request, at the Housing and Community Development office of Orange County <br /> or anytime online at www.nchfa.com <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 />