Inspection Procedures Flashcards

Under REAC inspection protocols, which property type is inspected using the UPCS rather than HQS?

Answer: Public Housing units and HUD-insured multifamily properties

UPCS is used specifically for public housing authority properties and HUD-insured or HUD-assisted multifamily properties, which are inspected by REAC.

During a HQS reinspection following owner-reported corrections, the inspector finds that only some deficiencies were corrected. What happens?

Answer: The unit fails reinspection; remaining deficiencies continue the abatement or may result in HAP contract termination

A unit must meet all HQS requirements to pass reinspection. Partial correction does not result in a pass, and HAP abatement continues for any outstanding deficiencies.

A REAC inspector identifies a Level 2 deficiency in a building's common area. How does this affect the property's overall REAC score?

Answer: Level 2 deficiencies reduce the property score less than Level 3 but more than Level 1 deficiencies

REAC's scoring algorithm weighs deficiencies by severity level. Level 3 deficiencies have the greatest negative impact, followed by Level 2, then Level 1.

During a HQS inspection, how should an inspector verify whether the unit's hot water is adequate?

Answer: Run the hot water tap for several minutes and confirm hot water is produced at an adequate temperature

The inspector should physically verify hot water availability by running the tap and confirming that hot water is actually produced at an adequate and safe temperature.

What is the primary purpose of HUD's REAC inspection program?

Answer: To ensure HUD-assisted housing maintains decent, safe, and sanitary conditions

REAC's mission is to ensure that HUD-assisted housing is maintained in decent, safe, and sanitary condition, protecting residents and HUD's financial interests in the properties.

During a HQS inspection, a gas range is found in the kitchen with no exhaust hood and no window. Under HQS, this would be addressed under which inspection category?

Answer: Interior Air Quality

Inadequate kitchen ventilation affecting air quality from combustion byproducts of a gas range is addressed under the Interior Air Quality HQS category.