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EXHIBIT B <br />RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION STANDARDS <br />PREFACE <br />The primary purpose of these standards is to address the ug ality of workmanship and materials <br />expected, and to achieve consistency throughout the federally funded residential rehabilitation <br />activities administered by the City of Santa Ana. These standards are not intended to reduce or <br />exclude the requirements of any federal, state or local codes, standards, ordinances and <br />regulations that apply to residential rehabilitation. <br />WORKMANSHIP <br />• All work shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. <br />• The quality and durability of the work shall meet or exceed the standards established by <br />the construction industry and various trades. <br />MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT <br />• All materials and equipment shall comply with and be installed in accordance with the <br />manufacturer's requirements and all applicable codes, standards, ordinances and <br />regulations. If a discrepancy occurs between the requirements, the more stringent shall <br />prevail. <br />• Unless otherwise specified, all materials and equipment shall be medium grade. <br />• Economy grade materials and equipment are unacceptable. <br />• All materials and equipment shall be new, in excellent condition, and delivered to the job <br />in the manufacturer's original packaging. <br />ENERGY 8~ WATER CONSERVATION /RECYCLED MATERIALS <br />To the extent possible and practical, standard measures related to energy conservation, energy <br />efficiency, water conservation and the use of recycled materials have been incorporated herein. <br />LEAD-BASED PAINT <br />All housing built before 1978 must comply with 24 CFR Part 35 Subpart J and HUD's Lead Safe <br />Housing Rule regarding the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards. HUD's <br />guidelines are available at http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/Ibp/hudguidelines/index cfm. <br />The following notification requirements apply to all homes receiving Federal assistance for <br />rehabilitation: <br />• Lead Hazard Information Pamphlet & Disclosure (EPA - "Protect Your Family From <br />Lead In Your Home"). <br />• Notices of Hazard Evaluation & Reduction. <br />Rehabilitation Projects Receiving < $5,000 (Rehabilitation Hard Cost) <br />• Paint testing of surfaces or presume the presence of lead-based paint. <br />• Must control lead hazards. Some hazards may be abated. <br />• Must use certified or trained workers <br />• Must follow HUD's safe work practices <br />• Must obtain clearance of the project. <br />Rehabilitation Projects Receiving $5,000 to $25,000 (Rehabilitation Hard Cost) <br />• Must have a risk assessment or presume the presence of lead-based paint. <br />• Must control all lead hazards. Some hazards may be abated. <br />Page 1 of 8 <br />