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ON -GOING COMPLIANCE • Deficiencies that pose an imminent threat to public health or safety must be addressed immediately. PLUMBING WATER HEATERS NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS • Compliance with all current codes, standards and ordinances is required. • The use of tank -less water heaters is required. REHAB / ACQUISITION / ON -GOING COMPLIANCE • Compliance with all applicable codes (federal, state, and local) is generally required. Some pre- existing, non- conforming conditions may be allowed as long as required permits were obtained and they meet the minimum standards described below. • The use of tank -less water heaters or Energy Star labeled water heaters is required when water heaters are being replaced. • Mobile Homes - Replacement water heaters must be labeled and approved for use in mobile home. MINIMUM STANDARDS (REHAB / ACQUISITION / ON -GOING COMPLIANCE) • All supply, waste and vent piping shall be safe and free of significant defects, damage and deterioration including. • Water heaters shall be equipped with a pressure and relief valve, drain line and seismic straps (top and bottom). • Water heater platforms (when required) shall be free of significant damage or deterioration. • Waters heaters and water heater enclosures shall be properly ventilated. • Combustibles shall be kept away from water heaters. • Storage is generally not permitted in water heater closets or sheds. Estimated Remaining Useful Life (ERUL) • Water heaters shall have an ERUL of at least five years. • Housing projects consisting of 26 or more units are required to provide a capital needs assessment to ensure that water heaters will be maintained during the period of affordability. ON -GOING COMPLIANCE • Deficiencies that pose an imminent threat to public health or safety must be addressed immediately. ELECTRICAL I ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND WIRING NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS • Compliance with all current and applicable codes and standards (federal, state and local) is mandatory. REHAB / ACQUISITION / ON -GOING COMPLIANCE • Compliance with all applicable codes and standards (federal, state and local) is generally required. Some pre- existing, non - conforming conditions may be allowed as long as required permits were obtained and t City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency Request for Qualifications for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Page 45 19F -48