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ATTACHMENT 7: CITY OF SANTA ANA REHABILITATION STANDARDS PREFACE The primary purpose of these standards is to address the quality of workmanship and materials expected, and to achieve consistency throughout the program activities administered by the City of Santa Ana. These standards are not intended to reduce or exclude the requirements of any federal, state or local codes, standards, ordinances and regulations that apply to residential rehabilitation. WORKMANSHIP • All work shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. • The quality and durability of the work shall meet or exceed the standards established by the construction industry and various trades. MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT • All materials and equipment shall comply with and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and all applicable codes, standards, ordinances and regulations. If a discrepancy occurs between the requirements, the more stringent shall prevail. • Unless otherwise specified, all materials and equipment shall be medium grade. • Economy grade materials and equipment are unacceptable. • All materials and equipment shall be new, in excellent condition, and delivered to the job in the manufacturer's original packaging. • The description of materials and equipment found in this document establish a minimum standard. ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WATER CONSERVATION & RECYCLED MATERIALS To the extent possible and practical, standard measures related to energy conservation, energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of recycled materials have been incorporated herein. Gut rehabilitation or new construction of residential buildings up to three stories will be designed to meet the standard for Energy Star Qualified New Homes. Gut rehabilitation or new construction of mid or high rise multi-family housing must be designed to meet the American Society of heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1-2004, Appendix G plus 20 percent. LEAD-BASED PAINT All housing built before 1978 must comply with 24 CFR Part 35 Subpart 1 and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule regarding the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards. HUD's guidelines are available at http://www.hud.aov/offices/lead/lbp/hudguidelines /index.cfm. BUILDING STANDARDS Minimum Standard • The site shall be hazard-free and sanitary. • The site and all paving shall drain away from the dwelling and accessory buildings, but not onto adjacent properties. • Paving and walkways shall be hazard-free and intact. • Landscaping and irrigation systems shall be hazard-free and in relatively good condition. All dead vegetation shall be removed. • Fencinq, walls and gates hazard-free and intact. All gates shall be in good City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development 19D-28