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PART II: THE INSPECTION PROCESS 8-II.A. OVERVIEW [24 CFR 982.405] Types of Inspections SARA conducts the following types of inspections as needed. Each type of inspection is discussed in the paragraphs that follow. • Initial Inspections. SARA conducts initial inspections in response to a request from the family to approve a unit for participation in the HCV program. The unit must pass the HQS inspection before the effective date of the HAP Contract. • Annual Inspections. HUD requires SARA to inspect each unit under lease at least annually to confirm that the unit still meets HQS. The inspection maybe conducted in conjunction with the family's annual reexamination but also maybe conducted separately. • Special Inspections. A special inspection maybe requested by the owner, the family, or a third party as a result of problems identified with a unit between annual inspections. • Quality Control Inspections. HUD requires that a sample of units be re-inspected by a supervisor or other qualified individual to ensure that HQS are being enforced correctly and uniformly by all inspectors. Inspection Costs SARA may not charge the family or owner for unit inspections [24 CFR 982.405(e)]. In the case of inspections of PHA-owned units, SARA may compensate the independent agency from ongoing administrative fee for inspections performed. SARA and the independent agency may not charge the family any fee or charge for the inspection [24 CFR.982.352(b)]. Notice and Scheduling The family must allow SARA to inspect the unit at reasonable times with reasonable notice [24 CFR 982.551(4)]. Both the family and the owner will be given reasonable notice of all inspections. Except in the case of a life threatening emergency, reasonable notice is considered to be not less than 48 hours. Inspections maybe scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Generally inspections will be conducted on business days only. In the case of a life threatening emergency, SARA will give as much notice as possible, given the nature of the emergency. Owner and Family Inspection Attendance HUD permits SARA to set policy regarding family and owner presence at the time of inspection [HCV GB p.10-27] . When a family occupies the unit at the time of inspection an adult must be present for the inspection. The presence of the owner or the owner's representative is encouraged but is not require . At initial inspection of a vacant unit, SARA will inspect the unit in the presence of the owner or owner's representative. The presence of a family representative is permitted, but is not required. ~~02~12 Page 8-8