Inspection Procedures Flashcards

During a HQS inspection, the inspector finds a deficiency in the kitchen. The owner is not present. What is the correct procedure?

Answer: Complete the inspection, document all findings, and issue the inspection report to both owner and tenant via the PHA

The inspector should complete the full inspection regardless of owner presence, document all findings objectively, and provide the inspection results to both the owner and tenant through the PHA.

When conducting a UPCS inspection under REAC, how many inspectable items are evaluated in the 'Building Exterior' category?

Answer: 8 items

The UPCS Building Exterior inspectable area includes 8 inspectable items: doors, fire escapes, foundations, lighting, roofs, walls, windows, and the overall exterior.

What is the REAC scoring threshold below which a public housing property is considered 'troubled' and needing urgent attention?

Answer: Below 60

REAC scores below 60 indicate a failing property and trigger HUD's troubled designation, requiring increased oversight and a corrective action plan.

In a REAC inspection, which of the following is the correct definition of a 'Level 3' deficiency?

Answer: Severe defect that poses an immediate threat to health or safety

Under REAC's UPCS protocol, Level 3 deficiencies are the most severe, representing conditions that pose an immediate threat to health or safety of residents or staff.

Which of the following best describes the correct sequence of a standard HQS inspection?

Answer: Schedule with owner and tenant, conduct full exterior and interior inspection, document all findings, submit report to PHA

A complete HQS inspection requires scheduling with both parties, conducting a comprehensive exterior and interior evaluation of all HQS categories, documenting all findings, and submitting a report to the PHA.

Under HQS inspection protocols, when is an owner required to provide a unit key to the PHA inspector?

Answer: When the owner has been given adequate advance notice as required by the HAP contract

Owners must provide access for inspections after receiving adequate notice (typically 24-48 hours). The HAP contract obligates owners to allow HQS inspections with proper notice.