CPO CPO Property Maintenance & Inspections

Question 1

What does UPCS stand for in HUD-assisted housing inspections?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Physical Condition Standards

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Universal Property Condition Standards

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United Property Compliance System

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Uniform Property Certification Standards

Question 2

Under UPCS, what are the five inspectable areas?

Accepted Answer

Site, building exterior, building systems, common areas, and units

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Lobby, hallways, elevators, parking, landscaping

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Foundation, walls, roof, plumbing, electrical

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Entry, offices, amenities, storage, grounds

Question 3

In a HUD REAC inspection, what minimum score is generally required for a property to pass?

Accepted Answer

60 or above

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100 only

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90 or above

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70 or above

Question 4

What does 'exigent health and safety' (EHS) refer to in a REAC inspection?

Accepted Answer

Conditions posing an immediate threat to health or safety requiring correction within 24 hours

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Maintenance requests requiring standard response times

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Long-term capital improvement needs identified during inspection

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Minor deficiencies addressed at the next scheduled maintenance cycle

Question 5

Under HUD REAC protocols, how are inspection deficiencies typically rated?

Accepted Answer

Level 1, 2, and 3 based on severity

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Pass/Fail only

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Minor, Moderate, and Major

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Critical, Important, and Routine

Question 6

Who typically conducts REAC inspections of HUD-assisted housing?

Accepted Answer

HUD-certified independent inspectors

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Local building code inspectors

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Property management staff

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State housing finance agency staff