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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 Energy Star labeled appliances and programmable thermostats is required when the appliances and thermostats are being replaced. • Mobile Homes - Replacement appliances must be labeled and approved for use in mobile home. REHAB / ACQUISITION / ON -GOING COMPLIANCE • All heating, ventilation and air conditioning appliances shall be safe and free of significant defects, damage and deterioration. • All HVAC equipment shall be properly maintained and in good working order. • Combustibles shall be kept away from heating appliances. • Storage is generally not permitted in furnace closets. Estimated Remaining Useful Life (ERUL) • HVAC equipment 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 all HVAC equipment 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. SMOKE ALARMS / CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS • Compliance with all current and applicable codes and standards (federal, state and local) is mandatory. • The use of interconnected combination alarms is required. 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 they meet the minimum standards described below. • Battery powered alarms shall contain a non - replaceable, non - removable battery that is capable of powering the alarm for at least 10 years. MINIMUM STANDARDS (REHAB / ACQUISITION / ON -GOING COMPLIANCE) • All smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and combination alarms shall be installed properly and in good working order. • A smoke alarm is required in every bedroom, on each floor and hallways outside of each cluster of bedrooms regardless of any pre- existing, non - conforming conditions. ON -GOING COMPLIANCE • Deficiencies that pose an imminent threat to public health or safety must be addressed immediately. PATIO COVERS AND GAZEBOS NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency Request for Qualifications for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Page 47 19F -50