| (a) The inspection requirements in this section are
applicable to all construction activities, except for the Amy Young
Barrier Removal Program, to the extent funded with Texas HTF.
(b) Interim inspections of construction progress are
required for a Draw Request.
(c) Final inspections are required for all single family
construction Activities. The inspection must document that the Activity
is complete; meets all applicable codes, requirements, zoning ordinances;
and has no known deficiencies related to health and safety standards.
A copy of the final inspection report must be provided to the Department
and to the Household.
(d) New construction requirements.
(1) A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued prior
to final payment for construction, as applicable. In instances where
the local jurisdiction does not issue a Certificate of Occupancy for
the Activity undertaken, the Administrator must provide to the Department
documentation evidencing that the Single Family Housing Unit complies
with subsection (c) of this section.
(2) Applicant must demonstrate compliance with Tex.
Gov't Code §2306.514, "Construction Requirements for Single Family
Affordable Housing," and applicable Program Rules.
(e) Reconstruction requirements.
(1) The initial inspection must identify substandard
conditions listed in TMCS along with any other health or safety concerns,
unless the unit has been condemned or in the case of a HOME and CSHC
Activity, the unit to be reconstructed is an MHU.
(A) A copy of the initial inspection report must be
provided to the Department and to the Household as applicable. The
initial inspection may be waived if the local building official certifies
that the extent of the subject property's substandard conditions is
beyond repair, or the property has been condemned.
(B) Substandard conditions identified in the initial
inspection report must provide adequate detail to evidence the need
for reconstruction.
(2) A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued prior
to final payment for construction, as applicable. In instances where
the local jurisdiction does not issue a Certificate of Occupancy for
the Activity undertaken, the Administrator must provide to the Department
documentation evidencing that the Single Family Housing Unit complies
with subsection (c) of this section.
(3) Applicant must demonstrate compliance with Tex.
Gov't Code §2306.514, "Construction Requirements for Single Family
Affordable Housing," and applicable Program Rules.
(f) Rehabilitation requirements.
(1) Single Family Housing Units that have been condemned
by the Municipality, County, or the State are not eligible for rehabilitation.
(2) The initial inspection must identify all substandard
conditions listed in TMCS, along with any other health and safety
concerns
(A) A copy of the initial inspection report must be
provided to the Department and to the Household.
(B) All substandard conditions identified in the initial
inspection report shall be addressed in the work write-up and cost-estimate.
(3) Final inspections must document that all substandard
and health and safety issues identified in the initial inspection
have been corrected. All deficient items noted on the final inspection
report must be corrected prior to approval of the final Draw Request.
(4) Administrator shall meet the applicable requirements
of the TMCS. Exceptions to specific provisions of TMCS may be granted
in accordance with the TMCS exception request process.
(5) Correction of cosmetic issues, such as paint, wall
texture, etc., will not be required if acceptable to the Program as
outlined in the Program Rule, or if utilizing a Self-Help Construction
Program.
(g) Inspector Requirements.
(1) Inspectors selected by the Administrator to verify
compliance with this chapter must be certified by the Administrator
to have sufficient professional certifications, relevant education
or experience in a field directly related to home inspection, which
may include but is not limited to installing, servicing, repairing
or maintaining the structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical
systems found in Single Family Housing Units.
(2) Inspectors shall utilize Department-approved inspection
forms, checklists, and standards when conducting inspections.
(h) The Department reserves the right to reject any
inspection report if, in its sole and reasonable determination, the
report does not accurately represent the property conditions or if
the inspector does not meet Program requirements. All related construction
costs in a rejected inspection report may be disallowed until the
deficiencies are adequately cured.
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