HUD UPCS Inspection Protocol

Question 1

How many inspectable areas does the UPCS protocol divide a property into for scoring purposes?

Accepted Answer

5 areas

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3 areas

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7 areas

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10 areas

Question 2

In a REAC/UPCS inspection, how are the units to be inspected selected?

Accepted Answer

A statistically valid random sample of units based on total unit count

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All units are inspected in every REAC inspection

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Only vacant units are inspected

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The PHA selects which units to present for inspection

Question 3

Under UPCS, what is the inspectable item 'Smoke Detectors' classified under?

Accepted Answer

Both Dwelling Units and Common Areas

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Building Systems

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Dwelling Units

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Common Areas

Question 4

What does REAC stand for in the context of HUD property inspections?

Accepted Answer

Real Estate Assessment Center

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Residential Evaluation and Compliance Center

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Rental Equipment and Compliance Authority

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Regional Environmental Assessment Committee

Question 5

A REAC inspector observes that an elevator has a current inspection certificate but the emergency phone inside does not work. How is this deficiency classified?

Accepted Answer

A Level 3 (severe) deficiency because it prevents emergency communication during an entrapment

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Not a deficiency since the elevator has a current inspection certificate

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A Level 1 (minor) deficiency for cosmetic issues

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A Level 2 (major) deficiency affecting functionality

Question 6

Under UPCS, which of the following Site-area inspectable items would most likely receive a Level 3 (severe) classification?

Accepted Answer

Damaged playground equipment with exposed sharp metal edges and broken components

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Faded parking lot line striping

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A mailbox with a dented door that still functions

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An uneven sidewalk crack of less than 1 inch