Services Currently Provided  FHA/ADA Inspections  Bank Draw Requests  Existing Condition Documentation Services

Other Current and Future Services  Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)  Forensic Investigation Services  Water Intrusion/Mold Prevention Inspections

FHA/ADA Services  FHA – Fair Housing Act 1998  ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act 1994 – New regulations take effect March 15, 2011  ANSI – American National Standards Institute 2003

What is the Fair Housing Act?  In 1988, Congress passed the Fair Housing Amendments Act. The Amendments expanded coverage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prohibit discriminatory housing practices based on disability and familial status.  The design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act apply to all new multifamily housing consisting of four or more dwelling units. Such buildings must meet specific design requirements so public and common use spaces and facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. The interior of dwelling units covered by then Fair Housing Act must be designed so they too meet certain accessibility requirements.  The Fair Housing Act is intended to place modest accessibility requirements on covered multifamily dwellings. These modest requirements will be incorporated into the design of new buildings, resulting in features which do not look unusual and will not add significant additional costs.

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Guide for inspection Fair Housing Act Design Manual issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ○ What is the purpose of the Manual To provide a clear statement of HUD’s interpretation of the accessibility requirements of the Act. Copies can be downloaded for free.

Fair Housing Act Inspection  Two inspections provided Rough Framing ○ Prior to drywall and permanent fixtures. Finished ○ All permanent fixtures, flooring, and drywall installed.  What do we provide to the client? Inspection checklist after each visit Deficiency letter/Inspection letter On-site recommendations

Fair Housing Act Inspections  What do we typically look for on an inspection Framing Stage ○ Doors Doorway width – 32” minimum Unit entrance: Push side – 12” (ANSI) ○ Wall blocking for future handicap needs – 32-38” from finished floor minimum ○ Turnaround radius in kitchen and bathroom– 60” minimum if applicable Assume depth of fixtures, appliances, and cabinets based off plan sets ○ Outlets Only need one accessible in room Must be located between 15-48” from finished floor ○ Switches Over counters – 46” maximum from finished floor to top of toggle Not over counters – 48” maximum from finished floor to top of toggle ○ Toilet 15” minimum from center of toilet to vanity 18” minimum from center of toilet to wall or tub Finished Stage (Carpet, Appliances, and Fixtures installed) ○ Kitchen counter to appliance faces – 40” minimum ○ Kitchen counter height – 36” from finished floor ○ Threshold of doorway into hallway and balconies, and other changes in level ○ Turnaround radius in kitchen and bathroom– 60” minimum if applicable ○ Clear floor spaces in front of appliances and fixtures

Fair Housing Act Inspections

 Doors must be a minimum of 32” wide

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Rough framing Switch must be 48” maximum from finished floor to top of toggle 48” Maximum

Fair Housing Act Inspections  For “U” Shaped kitchens, a minimum turning radius of 60” 60” 32”  For “U” Shaped kitchens, an above counter outlet must be 36” from the corner of intersecting counter tops.  Counter to Wall (Hallway) Opening. Counter depth less than 24” opening must be 32” Counter depth greater than 24” opening must be 36”

Fair Housing Act Inspections 46” 36”  Height of outlets above cabinets greater than 24” 46” maximum  For “U” Shaped kitchens, an above counter outlet must be 36” from the corner of intersecting counter tops.

Fair Housing Act Inspections 40” 36”  Height of Top of Cabinet 36” maximum  Distance from cabinet (appliance) face to face 40” minimum

Fair Housing Act Inspection  Rough framing Outlet 15” minimum from finished floor 15” Minimum

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Toilet Seat  18” minimum from tub or side wall  15” minimum from vanity  Tub controls  Between tub edge and centerline  Bathroom Countertop Outlet on sidewall must be accessible 15” 18” 15”

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Rough framing Toilet center must measure 18” to wall. 18” minimum

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Rough framing Wall blocking for future handicap needs, must be 32-38” from finished floor minimum. 38” Maximum 32” Minimum

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Hot Lines FHA ADA  Inspection Forms

Fair Housing Act Inspections  Primary Marketing Focus: Developers Contractors Local Code Officials

Bank Draw Requests  Information Review Monthly Payment Application from the Developer, typically AIA form  AIA forms from contractors  Backup documentation

Bank Draw Requests  AIA Form Cover Page – overall budget status Schedule of Values – indicating % complete

Bank Draw Requests Typical Reporting State the progress of work indicated in the Draw Request information. Include a description of the progress that was observed during your site visit. Include photographs depicting the progress stated in the report and observed at the site. Include a breakdown of the progress by each contractor or location of work. Include a table of the budget with % complete Include any modifiers or exclusions. Provide an approval or disapproval statement with your signature.

Bank Draw Requests Current Client M&T Bank – providing services for over 6 years Associated Services Conceptual Cost Estimating Cost Confidence Review

Existing Condition Documentation Services Photographically document the existing condition of adjacent structures prior to construction activities occurring.  Major Excavations  Blasting  Demolition

Existing Condition Documentation Services

 Document adjacent buildings and streetscapes  Systematically document the conditions with mosaic photographs and close-ups of distress  Local jurisdictions (building code officials or fire marshall) may have requirements

Existing Condition Documentation Services  May require permission to access properties  May require exterior and interior surveys  May require documentation of underground utilities, such as storm sewers and sanitary sewers, by video surveying subcontractor

Existing Condition Documentation Services  Reporting: Written report with separate sections for each property Include narrative on the distresses observed Include photographic documentation for each section Include original photographs on CD for the client’s future reference should issues arise

Existing Condition Documentation Services

 Primary Marketing Focus: Developers Contractors

This Concludes the Learning Portion of the Program

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