RD Instruction 1924-F

PART 1924 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

Subpart F - Complaints and Compensation for Construction Defects

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[Sec]{.underline}. [Page]{.underline}

1924.251 Purpose. 1

1924.252 Policy. 1

1924.253 Definitions. 1

\(a\) Newly constructed dwelling. 1

\(b\) Newly constructed manufactured home (unit). 2

\(c\) Non-structural defect. 2

\(d\) Structural defect. 3

1924.254 - 1924.257 \[Reserved\] 3

1924.258 Notification of borrowers. 3

1924.259 Handling dwelling construction complaints. 4

1924.260 Handling manufactured housing (units)

construction complaints. 6

1924.261 Handling complaints involving dwellings covered

by an independent or insured home warranty plan. 6

1924.262 Handling complaints involving dwellings

constructed by the self-help method. 7

1924.263 - 1924.264 \[Reserved\] 7

1924.265 Eligibility for compensation for construction

defects. 7

1924.266 Purposes for which claims may be approved. 8

\(a\) Eligible purposes. 8

\(b\) Ineligible purposes. 11

1924.267 - 1924.270 \[Reserved\] 12

1924.271 Processing applications. 12

1924.272 National Office authorization. 13

1924.273 Approval or disapproval. 13

1924.274 Final inspection. 14

1924.275 Handling of excess funds. 14

1924.276 Action against contractor. 14

1924.277 - 1924.298 \[Reserved\] 15

1924.299 Exception authority. 15

1924.300 OMB control number. 15

EXHIBITS TO SUBPART F

Exhibit A - Notice to Contractor from Borrower of Construction

Defects

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Exhibit B - Notice to Contractor by County Supervisor of

Construction Defects

Exhibit C - Notice of Contractor\'s Non-Compliance from Borrower

to Rural Development

Exhibit D - Notice to Contractor of Planned Inspection of

Construction Defects

Exhibit E - Notice to Borrower from Rural Development of Contractor\'s

Compliance or Intended Compliance

Exhibit F - Notice to Contractor of Inspection Findings

Exhibit G - State Contact Offices for HUD and/or SAAs.

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RD Instruction 1924-F

PART 1924 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

Subpart F - Complaints and Compensation for Construction Defects

§ 1924.251 [Purpose]{.underline}.

This subpart contains policies and procedures for receiving and
resolving complaints concerning the construction of dwellings and
construction, installation and set-up of manufactured homes (herein
called \"units\"), financed by Rural Development, and for compensating
borrowers for structural defects under Section 509 (c) of the Housing
Act of 1949, as amended. Provisions of this subpart do not apply to
dwellings financed with guaranteed Section 502 loans.

§ 1924.252 [Policy]{.underline}.

The County Supervisor is responsible for receiving and resolving all
complaints concerning the construction of dwellings and the
construction, installation and set-up of units financed by Rural
Development, with such assistance and advice as necessary. The County
Supervisor must determine whether defects are structural or
non-structural. If the defect is structural and is covered by the
builder\'s/dealer-contractor\'s (the \"contractor\") warranty, the
contractor is expected to correct the defect. If the contractor cannot
or will not correct the defect, the costs of correcting the defect may
be paid by the Government, or the borrower may be compensated for
correcting the defect, under the provisions of this subpart. If the
defect is non-structural but is covered under the provisions of the
contractor\'s warranty, the contractor is still expected to correct the
defect. The County Supervisor will assist the borrower in obtaining
assistance through the independent home warranty company\'s and/or
manufacturer\'s complaint resolution process. However, if the contractor
cannot or will not correct a non-structural defect covered under the
provisions of the contractor\'s warranty, the Government will not pay
the costs for correcting the defect, nor will the borrower be
compensated for doing so.

§ 1924.253 [Definitions]{.underline}.

As used in this subpart, the following definitions apply:

\(a\) [Newly constructed dwelling]{.underline}. One which:

\(1\) is financed with a Section 502 insured loan;

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DISTRIBUTION: WSDC Real Property

Construction and Repairs

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§ 1924.253(a) (Con.)

\(2\) was constructed substantially or wholly under the contract method,
under a conditional commitment, or, as to only work performed by a
contractor or covered by a manufacturer\'s warranty, under the mutual
self-help program;

\(3\) was not more than one year old and not previously occupied as a
residence at the time financial assistance was granted unless the Agency
has extended the conditional commitment issued on a newly constructed
dwelling in accordance with 7 CFR part 3550; and (Revised 01-23-03,
SPECIAL PN.)

\(4\) had the required construction inspections performed by the Agency,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or the Veterans
Administration (VA).

\(b\) [Newly constructed manufactured home (unit)]{.underline}. One
which:

\(1\) is financed with a Section 502 insured loan;

\(2\) was not more than one year old and not previously occupied as a
residence at the time financial assistance was granted; and

\(3\) is built to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards (FMHCSS) and is certified by an affixed label as shown in
Exhibit J of subpart A of part 1924 of this chapter. (Revised 01-23-03,
SPECIAL PN.)

\(c\) [Non-structural defect]{.underline}. A construction defect which
does not affect the overall useful life, habitability, or structural
integrity of the dwelling or unit. Some non-structural defects may be
covered under the contractor\'s warranty. Examples of non-structural
defects include, but are not limited to:

\(1\) Cracks attributed to normal curing or settlement.

\(2\) Cosmetic defects in cabinets, woodwork, floorcovering,
wallcovering, ornamental trim, etc.

\(3\) Improper or incomplete seeding or sodding of yard, or failure of
trees, shrubs, grass and other landscaping items to thrive.

\(4\) Improper grading of yard, unless the grade is causing damage which
may lead to a structural defect.

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\(d\) [Structural defect]{.underline}. A defect in the dwelling or unit,
installation or set-up of a unit, or a related facility, or a deficiency
in the site or site development which directly and significantly reduces
the useful life, habitability, or integrity of the dwelling or unit. The
defect may be due to faulty material, poor workmanship, or latent causes
that existed when the dwelling or unit was constructed. The term
includes, but is not limited to:

\(1\) Structural failures which directly and significantly affect the
basic integrity of the dwelling or unit such as in the foundation,
footings, basement walls, slabs, floors, framing, walls, ceiling, or
roof.

\(2\) Major deficiencies in the utility components of the dwelling or
unit or site such as faulty wiring, or failure of sewage disposal or
water supply systems located on the property securing the loan caused by
faulty materials or improper installation.

\(3\) Serious defects in or improper installation of heating systems or
central air conditioning.

\(4\) Defects in or improper installation of safety and security
devices, such as windows, external doors, locks, smoke detectors,
railings, etc., as well as failure to provide or properly install
devices to aid occupancy of dwellings by handicapped individuals, where
required.

\(5\) Defects in or improper installation of protective materials, such
as insulation, siding, roofing material, exterior paint, etc.

§§1924.254 - 1924.257 \[Reserved\]

§1924.258 [Notification of borrowers]{.underline}.

The County Supervisor will notify by letter all borrowers who receive
Section 502 Rural Housing (RH) financial assistance for a newly
constructed dwelling or unit of the provisions of this subpart.
Subsequent owners of eligible dwellings will also be notified in
accordance with this section. Borrowers will be notified by sending
Guide Letter 1924-1 within 30 days after the loan is closed, or within
30 days after the final inspection, whichever is later. This
notification will contain information concerning timeframes for filing
claims under this subpart. The County Supervisor will also notify and
advise borrowers of the construction defects procedure at any time
construction defects are apparent and favorable results cannot be
obtained from the contractor. This notification will be documented in
the borrower\'s case file.

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§1924.259 [Handling dwelling construction complaints]{.underline}.

This section describes the procedure for handling construction defect
complaints. For borrowers who have complaints concerning manufactured
housing, see §1924.260 of this subpart. For borrowers whose dwellings
are covered by independent or insured home warranties, see §1924.261 of
this subpart. For borrowers whose dwellings were constructed by the
self-help method, see §1924.262 of this subpart.

\(a\) Each borrower who complains about construction defects will be
requested to make a written complaint using Exhibit A of this subpart.
All known defects will be listed. An oral complaint may be accepted if
making a written complaint will impose a hardship on the borrower. If an
oral complaint is made, the County Supervisor will send the contractor
Exhibit B of this subpart on behalf of the borrower. Whichever method is
used, a copy of the correspondence will be kept in the borrower\'s case
file. In addition, the County Supervisor will complete Part 1 of Form RD
1924-4, \"Documentation of Construction Complaint/Request for
Compensation for Construction Defects,\" and keep this form in the
borrower\'s case file.

\(b\) The borrower will be informed that if, after 30 calendar days, the
defects have not been corrected or other satisfactory arrangements made
by the contractor, the borrower should notify the County Supervisor
using Exhibit C of this subpart. If the borrower does not contact the
County Office again, the County Supervisor will assume that the
complaint has been satisfied and will take no further action.

\(c\) The County Supervisor will complete and mail Exhibit D of this
subpart to advise the contractor in writing of the borrower\'s
complaint, the time and date of planned inspection by Rural Development
personnel, and request that the contractor accompany the inspector and
borrower on a joint inspection of the property in an attempt to resolve
the complaint.

\(d\) If, prior to the planned inspection, the contractor informs Rural
Development that the alleged defect(s) has been or will be corrected
within 30 calendar days, the County Supervisor will notify the borrower
using Exhibit E of this subpart and the case will be closed unless a
subsequent complaint is received from the borrower.

\(e\) If the case is not resolved as outlined in paragraph (d) of this
section, the planned inspection of the property will be made and the
County Supervisor will:

\(1\) Prepare an inspection report including at least the following
information:

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\(i\) A list of which defects are structural and which are
non-structural.

\(ii\) A description of the defect, its cause or probable cause, and
whether or not it is covered under the contractor\'s warranty or by a
manufacturer\'s warranty.

\(iii\) A description of the repairs necessary to correct the defect and
an estimate of the repair cost, or a recommendation that it is not
feasible to repair the property.

\(2\) Notify the borrower, contractor and manufacturer, if applicable,
in writing of the findings and who has been determined responsible for
correcting the defects using Exhibit F of this subpart.

\(i\) If defects are determined to be covered under the contractor\'s
warranty, the County Supervisor will advise the contractor that the
repairs must be completed within 30 calendar days or other time period
agreed to by the borrower, the contractor, and Rural Development.

\(ii\) The County Supervisor will further advise the contractor and/or
manufacturer that if the defects are not corrected, the Government will
consider compensating the borrower for the costs of correcting the
defect(s). In such a case, the contractor and/or manufacturer may be
liable for costs paid by the Government and may be subject to suspension
and/or debarment pursuant to Subpart M of Part 1940 of this chapter
(available in any Rural Development office). The County Supervisor will
determine if the contractor or a manufacturer is responsible for the
defect, with assistance from the State Architect/Engineer, if necessary.
Even if the manufacturer is determined to be solely responsible for the
defect, the contractor will still be held liable for correction of the
defects.

\(3\) Should a contractor refuse to correct a defect after being
officially requested in writing to do so, the State Director should
promptly initiate formal suspension and debarment proceedings against
the contractor (as a company and as individual(s)) in accordance with
Subpart M of Part 1940 of this chapter (available in any Rural
Development office). The contractor\'s failure to reply to official
correspondence or inability to correct a defect constitutes
noncompliance.

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§1924.259 (e) (Con.)

\(4\) If the contractor is willing to correct legitimate defects but the
borrower refuses to permit this, the County Supervisor will document the
facts in the borrower\'s case file. If the borrower chooses to file a
claim for compensation for these defects, the circumstances of the
borrower\'s refusal will be reviewed and may be sufficient grounds for
disapproval of the claim.

\(f\) If the County Supervisor is unable to determine responsibility for
correcting defects, or if a review of the findings is requested by the
contractor or borrower, the County Supervisor will request assistance
from the State Program Support Staff or District Director, as
appropriate.

\(g\) All correspondence and other documentation in connection with
complaints shall be maintained in a complaint file under the
contractor\'s name and will be kept in the County Office operational
files, in accordance with RD Instruction 2033-A (available in any Rural
Development office). Such records should be reviewed periodically to aid
in evaluating the performance of contractors or for formulating a course
of action to be taken.

§1924.260 [Handling manufactured housing (unit) construction
complaints]{.underline}.

When a borrower who has purchased a manufactured home (or \"unit\")
complains about construction defects, the borrower will be instructed to
first contact the dealer-contractor from whom the unit was purchased.
The County Supervisor will assist the borrower in obtaining assistance
through the dealer-contractor\'s and/or HUD\'s complaint resolution
process. If the dealer-contractor cannot or will not correct the defect,
the borrower should proceed with the official complaint resolution
process for manufactured housing administered by HUD and State
Administrative Agencies (SAA). See Exhibit G of this subpart for a list
of contact offices for HUD and SAAs for each state. If the complaint
resolution process does not result in correction of the defect, the
borrower\'s complaint will be handled in accordance with §1924.259 of
this subpart.

§1924.261 [Handling complaints involving dwellings covered by an
independent or insured home warranty plan]{.underline}.

Borrowers with complaints involving dwellings covered by independent or
insured home warranty plans will be instructed to first contact the
warranty company and follow the complaint resolution process for that
company, with the assistance of the County Supervisor, if needed. If
this action does not result in correction of the defect, the County
Supervisor will document in the case file that the home warranty plan
has been contacted and the reasons, if

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known, why they will not correct the defect(s). The borrower\'s
complaint will then be handled in accordance with §1924.259 of this
subpart. Inadequate warranty performance will be reported in accordance
with Exhibit L of Subpart A of this part.

§1924.262 [Handling complaints involving dwellings constructed by the
self-help method]{.underline}.

When a borrower whose dwelling was constructed by the self-help method
complains about construction defects, the County Supervisor will
determine whether the defect is the result of work performed by a
contractor or work performed by the borrower under the guidance of the
self-help group. Defects which are determined to be the responsibility
of a contractor will be handled in accordance with §1924.259 of this
subpart. Defects determined to be the result of work performed by the
borrower are not eligible for compensation under this subpart.

§§1924.263 - 1924.264 \[Reserved\]

§1924.265 [Eligibility for compensation for construction
defects]{.underline}.

\(a\) To be eligible for assistance under this subpart, the following
criteria must be met:

\(1\) The approval official, in consultation with the State
Architect/Engineer and/or Construction Inspector, must determine that:

\(i\) The construction is defective in workmanship, material or
equipment, or

\(ii\) The dwelling or unit has not been built in substantial compliance
with the approved drawings and specifications, or

\(iii\) The dwelling or unit does not comply with the Rural Development
construction standards in effect at the time the loan was approved or
the conditional commitment was issued, or

\(iv\) The property does not meet code requirements.

\(2\) The claim must be for one or more of the following:

\(i\) To pay for repairs;

\(ii\) To compensate the owner for repairs;

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\(iii\) To pay emergency living or other expenses resulting from the
defect; or

\(iv\) To acquire title to property.

\(3\) The dwelling or unit must be newly constructed as defined in
§1924.253 of this subpart and financed with an insured Section 502 RH
loan.

\(4\) The claim seeking compensation from Rural Development must be
filed with Rural Development within 18 months after the date financial
assistance is granted. Claims filed beyond the 18-month period must have
been documented by Rural Development in the borrower\'s case file or on
Part 1 of Form RD 1924-4, prior to expiration of the 18-month period.
For loans made to construct a new dwelling or erect a new manufactured
housing unit, financial assistance is granted on the date of final
construction inspection and acceptance by the borrower and Rural
Development. Claims must be submitted by completing Part 2 of Form RD
1924-4.

\(5\) Any obligation of the contractor to correct the defect(s) under a
contractor\'s warranty must have expired, or the contractor is
responsible for making corrections under the contractor\'s warranty but
is unable or unwilling to do so.

\(b\) Subsequent owners of eligible dwellings or units who are also
Section 502 borrowers may be eligible to receive compensation for
construction defects. These owners will be notified in accordance with
§1924.258 of this subpart. However, the claim for compensation must be
filed in accordance with paragraph (a)(4) of this section within the
18-month period established for the original RH borrower.

§1924.266 [Purposes for which claims may be approved]{.underline}.

\(a\) [Eligible purposes]{.underline}. A claim may be approved to:

\(1\) Pay, or reimburse the borrower for costs already paid, to repair
major structural defects which are completed in accordance with plans
and specifications approved by Rural Development. Repairs must be made
by a reputable licensed contractor and a warranty covering the repairs
will be issued by the contractor when the repairs are completed, as
prescribed in Subpart A of this part. Payment will be based on actual
cost of the development and the borrower must provide evidence to
reasonably establish the development cost. Workmanship and materials
used in repairs must be consistent with the level of quality specified
in the original dwelling or unit specifications and/or comparable to the
items being replaced. Payment may be made:

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\(i\) to cover damages which are a direct result of the defect to
permanent enhancements, such as landscaping, completion of unfinished
living spaces, etc., made to the dwelling or unit, installation or
set-up of the unit, or related facilities, and

\(ii\) for costs approved by the Agency for professional reports by
engineers, architects or others needed to determine cause of or means to
repair the defect.

\(2\) Reimburse the borrower for funds expended for emergency repairs.
Emergency repairs are those repairs necessary to preserve the integrity
of the structure, to prevent damage or further damage to personal
property or fixtures in the dwelling or unit and related facilities, or
to prevent or eliminate immediate health hazards. Receipts or other
evidence of borrower\'s expenditures must be provided.

\(3\) Acquire title to the property by the Government and, when
appropriate, compensate the claimant for any loss of borrower
contribution at the time the loan was closed. Conveyance of properties
under this section will be handled in accordance with\
7 CFR part 3550. (Revised 01-23-03, SPECIAL PN.)

\(i\) Before accepts a conveyance, the borrower must attempt to sell the
dwelling or unit in accordance with Subpart C 7 CFR part 3550, if the
dwelling is considered decent, safe and sanitary as prescribed in 7 CFR
part 3550. If the property is sold, the Agency will: (Revised 01-23-03,
SPECIAL PN.)

\(A\) Pay the borrower\'s relocation expenses, including temporary
living expenses as prescribed in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, until
another suitable property can be located;

\(B\) Pay related sales expenses, as prescribed in 7 CFR part 3550, if
the property is sold for less than the debt against it; (Revised
01-23-03, SPECIAL PN.)

\(C\) Release the borrower from personal liability for the remaining
Agency debt; and

\(D\) Process an application for a new RH loan if the borrower so
desires and is still eligible for Agency assistance.

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\(ii\) If the dwelling or unit is not considered decent, safe and
sanitary as prescribed in 7 CFR part 3550, the Agency should accept a
voluntary conveyance of the property under the provisions of 7 CFR part
3550. Compensation for properties taken into inventory under this
paragraph may not exceed the difference between the present market value
of the security as established by the appraisal when the loan was made
and the amount of the Rural Development loan and any prior liens.
(Revised 01-23-03, SPECIAL PN.)

\(iii\) A borrower contribution which may be compensated for under this
paragraph may be such things as:

\(A\) a borrower\'s land or cash contribution,

\(B\) development work done by the borrower under the self-help program
or borrower method of construction, the cost of which was not included
in the loan funds,

\(C\) attorney fees, abstract costs or title insurance costs actually
paid by the claimant in connection with closing the loan.

\(4\) Pay or reimburse the borrower for temporary living expenses,
miscellaneous expenses, storage of household goods, and moving expenses
incurred as a result of the defect.

\(i\) Payment under this paragraph may be made under either of the
following circumstances:

\(A\) The property is acquired by the Government in accordance with 7
CFR part 3550 and Rural Development determines that the dwelling is not
habitable and the severity of the defect(s) prevents the property from
being repaired and made suitable as a permanent residence for the
borrower. (Revised 01-23-03, SPECIAL PN.)

\(B\) The property is not acquired by the Government but Rural
Development determines that the dwelling is not habitable or must be
vacated in order to repair the defects.

\(ii\) Claims for compensation under paragraph (a)(4) of this section
are limited as follows:

\(A\) Compensation may be granted for temporary living expenses for not
more than 45 calendar days per claim unless a longer period is
authorized by the National.

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Office. Compensation will be paid for actual cost to the claimant not to
exceed the Government per diem rate for the area where the borrower\'s
dwelling or unit is located. Reimbursement may be claimed for expenses
such as food, lodging, laundering, etc., which would not have been
incurred had the claimant remained in the house.

\(B\) Compensation may be granted for actual miscellaneous expenses not
to exceed \$500 to cover such items as utility connect and disconnect
fees.

\(C\) Compensation may be granted for moving and storage expenses not to
exceed \$5,000 unless authorized by the State Director and not to exceed
the actual cost of moving the claimant household with personal
belongings a distance of not more than 50 miles from the original
residence. Compensation for storage expenses may not exceed that amount
paid to store household furnishings for 45 days.

\(D\) A strict accounting of the use of such funds must be maintained by
the borrower and will be verified by the County Supervisor.

\(5\) Compensate the claimant for reasonable interest paid on loans
obtained for the sole purpose of correcting structural defects or other
approved purposes under this section.

\(b\) [Ineligible purposes]{.underline}. Compensation will not be
granted for:

\(1\) Completion of a dwelling or unit or installation of
materials/items required under the construction contract and/or
specifications.

\(2\) Defective items which were not completed under the contract method
or under a conditional commitment and supported by a builder\'s
warranty. Work performed under the borrower method or self-help program
without a warranty by a responsible party is not eligible for
compensation.

\(3\) Damage caused by defective design, workmanship, or material in
making additions to or remodeling the dwelling or unit or related
facilities which were not financed or approved by Rural Development.

\(4\) The loss of past, present or future wages or salary directly or
indirectly resulting from the defect.

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\(5\) Treatment for physical or psychological damages including medical
and dental claims.

\(6\) Death benefits or funeral expenses.

\(7\) Damages encountered as a result of war, civil disorder, flood,
tornado, lightning, earthquake or acts of nature which the structure was
not designed to withstand.

\(8\) Damages resulting from the homeowner\'s negligence or failure to
properly maintain the property.

\(9\) Damage to personal property.

§§1924.267 - 1924.270 \[Reserved\]

§1924.271 [Processing applications]{.underline}.

\(a\) An application for compensation for construction defects shall be
submitted by the claimant to the County Supervisor on Form RD 1924-4.
The application shall be completed in its entirety. All structural
defects and claims for which compensation is sought will be listed. If
necessary, the County Supervisor shall assist the claimant in preparing
and submitting the application.

\(b\) The County Supervisor will review applications for compensation
for construction defects to determine if the claim appears to meet the
eligibility requirements as detailed in §§1924.265 and 1924.266 of this
subpart.

\(c\) If a contractor\'s warranty has been issued, the County Supervisor
will follow the applicable portions of §1924.259 of this subpart before
processing the application.

\(d\) If the defect is not covered by a contractor\'s warranty or the
contractor has failed to perform after proper notification under the
warranty, or the County Supervisor has evidence that the contractor is
unable or unwilling to make the repairs, the County Supervisor will send
the claim file to the District Director.

\(e\) The borrower\'s case file will contain all of the following
completed forms and documents as well as other information supporting
the validity of the claim.

\(1\) Form RD 1924-4 completed and signed by the claimant.

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\(2\) Report of inspection completed and signed by the Rural Development
employee who made the inspection.

\(3\) Drawings, specifications and cost estimates of repairs.

\(4\) The County Supervisor\'s comments and recommendations.

\(f\) Borrowers will be told not to incur any expenses for repairs or
temporary living expenses, except for emergency situations, until funds
have been allocated and the request has been approved under § 1924.273
of this subpart.

§ 1924.272 [National Office authorization]{.underline}.

\(a\) All claims for compensation for construction defects must be
submitted to the National Office for authorization of funds prior to
approval. The State Director will send requests to the National Office
with the following information:

\(1\) Name of the claimant(s).

\(2\) Case number.

\(3\) Detailed description of the defect(s) and the repairs necessary to
correct the defect(s).

\(4\) Copy of Form RD 1924-4.

\(b\) Funding of claims will be authorized in writing by the National
Office with a copy of the authorization sent to the Finance Office,
Attention: Head, Appropriation Accounting Section. After receipt of the
authorization from the National Office, claims may be approved and
submitted to the Finance Office for funding.

§ 1924.273 [Approval or disapproval]{.underline}.

\(a\) The District Director may approve or disapprove claims up to
\$2,000. All other claims will be approved or disapproved by the State
Director. Claimants will be notified in writing of the decision on the
claim within 60 days of the date that Part 2 of Form RD 1924-4 is signed
by the borrower. If the claim or any part of the claim is denied at any
level, the claimant will be informed in writing of the reason(s) for the
denial and advised of appeal rights in accordance with 7 CFR Part 11.
(Revised 01-23-03, SPECIAL PN.)

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§ 1924.273 (Con.)

\(b\) The approval official will enter the amount and the categories for
which the claim is approved. The original and one copy will be mailed to
the State Office, one copy to the borrower, and one copy will remain in
the borrower\'s case file. When the National Office authorizes funds for
the claim, the original and one copy of Form RD 1924-4 will be signed by
the approval official, stamped \"FUNDED,\" and returned to the County
Supervisor. The County Supervisor, when ordering the check, will send
one signed copy with the \"FUNDED\" stamp to the Finance Office. The
Finance Office will send the check to the County Office on the basis of
this form. The check will be made payable to the claimant and will be
deposited in a supervised bank account and disbursed to pay for
development costs or other authorized purposes. If the borrower has made
and paid for emergency repairs which the County Supervisor determines
are permanently adequate, the check may be endorsed directly to the
borrower upon verification of actual expenses incurred.

§ 1924.274 [Final inspection]{.underline}.

Except for emergency repairs, all repair work must be performed in
accordance with Subpart A of this part. In all cases, Rural Development
will make a final inspection of the repair work performed before final
payment is made for the work. Any excess grant funds will be refunded to
the Finance Office in accordance with § 1924.275 of this subpart.

§ 1924.275 [Handling of excess funds]{.underline}.

Funds in excess of the amount actually required for repairs or other
authorized expenses must be refunded to Rural Development. The County
Office will prepare a brief memorandum listing the borrower\'s name,
case number, amount of original compensation, and amount of refund. The
memorandum, along with a check or money order in the amount of the
refund will be sent to the Finance Office, Attention: Mail Code
SC-360D2, Research and Re-Entry Unit.\
A copy of this memorandum will be forwarded to the National Office,
Attention: SFHSPM. [Excess funds may not be applied to the borrower\'s
RH account or released to the borrower for any purpose]{.underline}.

§ 1924.276 [Action against contractor]{.underline}.

If Rural Development pays for correction of construction defects which
are the responsibility of the contractor, debarment proceedings will be
initiated against the contractor in accordance with Subpart M of Part
1940 of this chapter (available in any Rural Development office), even
if the contractor has gone out of business, declared bankruptcy, cannot
be located, etc. The debarment will be pursued in both the contractor\'s
company name, the principal parties as

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individuals, and any successor entities, if known. If the manufacturer
of the defective product is determined to be solely responsible, no
action will be taken against the contractor. In such a case, debarment
will be initiated against the manufacturer. An assignment of the
borrower\'s claim against the contractor or other party will be obtained
if it appears to the approval officials, with any necessary advice from
the Office of the General Counsel, that recovery is reasonably possible.

§§1924.277 - 1924.298 \[Reserved\]

§1924.299 [Exception authority]{.underline}.

The Administrator may, in individual cases, make an exception to any
requirement or provision of this subpart or address any omission of this
subpart which is not inconsistent with the authorizing statute or other
applicable law if the Administrator determines that application of the
requirement or provision or failure to take action in the case of an
omission would adversely affect the Government\'s interest. The
Administrator will exercise this authority upon the request of the State
Director with the recommendation of the Assistant Administrator for
Housing, or upon request initiated by the Assistant Administrator for
Housing. Requests for exception must be made in writing and supported
with documentation to explain the adverse effect, propose alternative
courses of action and show how the adverse effect will be eliminated or
minimized if the exception is granted.

§1924.300 [OMB control number]{.underline}.

The reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained in this
regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) and have been assigned OMB control number 0575-0082. Public
reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to vary
from 15 minutes to 2 hours per response, with an average of .28 hours
per response including time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
Department of Agriculture, Clearance Officer, OIRM, Room 404-W,
Washington, D.C. 20250; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (OMB #0575-0082), Washington, D.C. 20503.

Attachments: Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

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Exhibit A

## NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR FROM BORROWER OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dear [\_\_\_(Contractor)\_\_]{.underline}:

Under the terms of the Builder\'s Warranty you issued on
[\_\_(Date)\_\_]{.underline}, I am hereby notifying you of the following
construction defects in the house you constructed for me at
[\_\_\_\_\_\_(Address)\_\_\_\_\_\_:]{.underline}

Please contact me immediately to make arrangements to correct these
defects within 30 days, as specified in the Builder\'s Warranty. You may
reach me at [\_\_(Phone number)\_]{.underline} between the hours of
[\_\_(List times available)\_\_]{.underline}.

Sincerely,

(Borrower)

cc:

Rural Development County Office

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Exhibit B

## NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR BY COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dear [\_\_(Contractor)\_]{.underline}:

Rural Development has received a complaint from
[\_\_(Borrower)\_]{.underline} concerning construction defects in the
dwelling which you constructed for him/her. The defects are as follows:

Under the terms of the Builder\'s Warranty, which you issued on
[\_\_(Date)\_]{.underline}, you are required to correct these defects
within 30 days from the date of this letter, or make arrangements within
30 days of the date of this letter to correct the defects as a later
date if [\_\_(Borrower)\_]{.underline} agrees to this.

Please contact [\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline} at [\_\_(Phone
number)\_\_]{.underline} immediately to make arrangements to correct
these defects.

Sincerely,

(County Supervisor)

cc:

Borrower

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Exhibit C

## NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR\'S NON-COMPLIANCE FROM BORROWER TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dear [\_\_(County Supervisor)\_]{.underline}:

This is to inform you that the contractor who constructed my dwelling,
[\_\_(Contractor)\_\_]{.underline}, has not responded to my complaints
concerning construction defects within the 30-day timeframe specified in
the Builder\'s Warranty.

Please proceed with further actions in accordance with 7 CFR Part 1924,
Subpart F.

Sincerely,

(Borrower)

cc:

Contractor

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Exhibit D

## NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR OF PLANNED INSPECTION 

## OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dear [\_\_(Contractor)\_\_]{.underline}:

On [\_\_(Date)\_\_]{.underline}, you were notified of a complaint
concerning construction defects in the dwelling you constructed for
[\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline}. A copy of that notification is
attached.

[\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline} has informed Rural Development that you
have not taken action to correct these defects within the 30-day
timeframe specified in the Builder\'s Warranty you issued on
[\_\_(Date)\_\_]{.underline}.

Therefore, Rural Development has scheduled an inspection of the property
in question on [\_\_(Date)\_\_]{.underline} at
[\_\_(Time)\_\_]{.underline}. You are required to attend this
inspection. [\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline} will also be present. If
you cannot keep this appointment, you must notify Rural Development
County Office immediately at [\_\_(Phone number)\_\_]{.underline}.

Sincerely,

(County Supervisor)

Attachment

cc:

Borrower

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Exhibit E

## NOTICE TO BORROWER FROM RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF CONTRACTOR\'S COMPLIANCE 

## OR INTENDED COMPLIANCE

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dear [\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline}:

We have been informed by [\_\_(Contractor)\_\_]{.underline} that the
construction defects you complained about have either been corrected, or
arrangements have been made to correct these defects within 30 days from
the date of this letter.

If this is not the case, or if [\_\_(Contractor)\_\_]{.underline} does
not complete repairs within 30 days, please contact Rural Development
County Office at [\_\_(Phone number)\_\_]{.underline}.

If you do not contact Rural Development concerning this matter, we will
assume that the defects have been corrected to your satisfaction.

Sincerely,

(County Supervisor)

cc:

Contractor

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Exhibit F

## NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR OF INSPECTION FINDINGS

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Dear [\_\_(Contractor)\_\_]{.underline}:

On [\_\_(Date)\_\_]{.underline}, an inspection was made of the dwelling
which you constructed for [\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline} at
[\_\_\_\_\_\_(Address)\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}.

The following defects were found:

[Structural]{.underline} [Non-structural]{.underline}

1\.

2\.

3\.

etc.

Rural Development has determined that you are responsible for correcting
Item(s) [\_\_(List numbers)\_\_]{.underline}. These items must be
corrected, or arrangements made to correct them, within 30 days from the
date of this letter. If you do not comply with this notification, Rural
Development may consider compensating the borrower for the cost of
repairs and related expenses for those defects classified as
\"structural.\" If this is necessary, you may be barred from
participating in future government contracts.

Please contact [\_\_(Borrower)\_\_]{.underline} at [\_\_(Phone
number)\_\_]{.underline} immediately to make arrangements to correct
these defects.

Sincerely,

(County Supervisor)

cc:

Borrower

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Exhibit G

[STATE CONTACT OFFICES FOR HUD AND/OR SAAs]{.underline}

[ALABAMA]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Commission

908 South Hull Street

Montgomery, AL 36130-3401

\(205\) 242-4036

FAX: (205) 240-3178

[ALASKA]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[ARIZONA]{.underline} Department of Building and Fire Safety

Office of Manufactured Housing

1540 West Van Buren

Phoenix, AZ 85007

\(602\) 255-4072

FAX: (602) 255-4962

[ARKANSAS]{.underline} Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission

401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 440

First Federal Plaza

Little Rock, AR 72201

\(501\) 324-9032

FAX: (501) 324-9034

[CALIFORNIA]{.underline} Department of Housing and Community Development

Division of Codes and Standards

Manufactured Housing Section

P.O. Box 31

Sacramento, CA 95812-0031

\(916\) 445-3338

FAX: (916) 327-4712

[COLORADO]{.underline} Division of Housing

Department of Local Affairs

1313 Sherman Street, #419

623 Centennial Building

Denver, CO 80203

\(303\) 866-2033

FAX: (303) 866-4485

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[CONNECTICUT]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[DELAWARE]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[FLORIDA]{.underline} Bureau of Mobile Homes and R.V. Construction

Division of Motor Vehicles

2900 Apalachee Parkway, Room #A129

Tallahassee, FL 32399

\(904\) 488-8600

FAX: (904) 488-8983

[GEORGIA]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Division

State Fire Marshal\'s Office

#2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Atlanta, GA 30334

\(404\) 656-3687

FAX: (404) 656-7628

[HAWAII]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[IDAHO]{.underline} Department of Labor and Industrial Services

277 North Sixth Street

Statehouse Mall

Boise, ID 83720

\(208\) 334-3950

FAX: (208) 334-2683

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[ILLINOIS]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[INDIANA]{.underline} Department of Fire and Building Services

Code Enforcement Division

Industrialized Building Systems

1099 North Meridian Street, Suite 900

Indianapolis, IN 46204

\(317\) 232-6422

FAX: (317) 232-0146

[IOWA]{.underline} Building Code Bureau

Division of State Fire Marshal

Wallace State Office Building

Des Moines, IA 50319

\(515\) 281-5821

FAX: (515) 242-6299

[KANSAS]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[KENTUCKY]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Division

Department of Housing, Building and\
Construction

1047 U.S. 127 South Building

Frankfort, KY 40601

\(502\) 564-3626

FAX: (502) 564-6799

[LOUISIANA]{.underline} Office of Louisiana State Fire Marshal

5150 Florida Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

\(504\) 925-4911

FAX: (504) 925-4241

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[MAINE]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Board

Department of Professional and Financial\
Regulation

State House Station 35

Augusta, ME 04333

\(207\) 582-8723

FAX: (207) 582-5415

[MARYLAND]{.underline} Department of Economic and Community Development

Maryland Codes Administration

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD 21032-2023

\(301\) 974-2701

FAX: (301) 974-2259

[MASSACHUSETTS]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[MICHIGAN]{.underline} Manufactured Housing and Land Resources Division

Corporation and Securities Bureau

P.O. Box 30222

Lansing, MI 48909

\(517\) 334-6203

FAX: (517) 334-61553

[MINNESOTA]{.underline} Building Codes and Standards Division

Department of Administration

408 Metro Square

7th and Robert Streets

St. Paul, MN 55101

\(612\) 296-4639

FAX: (612) 296-0244

[MISSISSIPPI]{.underline} Mobile Home Inspection Division

Office of the Fire Marshal

P.O. Box 22542

Jackson, MS 39205-2542

\(601\) 359-1061

FAX: (601) 359-1370

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[MISSOURI]{.underline} Manufactured Housing and RV Department

Missouri Public Service Commission

P.O. Box 360

Jefferson City, MO 65102

\(314\) 751-3234

FAX: (314) 751-1847

[MONTANA]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[NEBRASKA]{.underline} Department of Health

Division of Housing and Recreational\
Vehicles

P.O. Box 95007

Lincoln, NE 68509-5007

\(402\) 471-0518

FAX: (402) 471-0383

[NEVADA]{.underline} Nevada Department of Commerce

Manufactured Housing Division

2601 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 259

Las Vegas, NV 89104

\(702\) 486-4137

NO FAX NUMBER

[NEW HAMPSHIRE]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[NEW JERSEY]{.underline} Division of Housing and Development

Bureau of Code Services

Industrial Buildings

3131 Princeton Pike, CN 816

Trenton, NJ 08625-0816

\(609\) 530-8833

FAX: (609) 530-8858

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[NEW MEXICO]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Division

Regulation and Licensing Department

Bataan Memorial Building, Room 201

Santa Fe, NM 87503

\(505\) 827-6340

FAX: (505) 827-7074

[NEW YORK]{.underline} Housing and Building Codes Bureau

Division of Housing and Community Renewal

One Fordham Plaza, Room S-356

Bronx, NY 10458

\(212\) 519-5272

FAX: (212) 519-5379

[NORTH CAROLINA]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Division

Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 26387

Raleigh, NC 27611

\(919\) 733-3901

FAX: (919) 733-9171

[NORTH DAKOTA]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[OHIO]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[OKLAHOMA]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

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[OREGON]{.underline} Building Codes Agency

Manufactured Structures and Parks Section

1535 Edgewater, N.W.

Salem, OR 97310

\(503\) 373-1235

FAX: (503) 378-2322

[PENNSYLVANIA]{.underline} Division of Manufactured Housing

Department of Community Affairs

Forum Building #508

Harrisburg, PA 17120-0155

\(717\) 787-9682

FAX: (717) 727-6074

[PUERTO RICO]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[RHODE ISLAND]{.underline} Department of Administration

Division of Central Services

State Building Commission

One Providence Hill

Providence, RI 02908

\(401\) 277-3033

FAX: (401) 277-2599

[SOUTH CAROLINA]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Section

Division of General Services

1201 Main Street, Suite 820

Columbia, SC 29201

\(803\) 737-0567

FAX: (803) 737-0653

[SOUTH DAKOTA]{.underline} Department of Commercial Inspection and

Regulation

118 West Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501

\(605\) 773-3697

FAX: (605) 773-4117

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[TENNESSEE]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Section

Division of Fire Prevention

500 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 301

Nashville, TN 37243-1160

\(615\) 741-7170

FAX: (615) 741-1583

[TEXAS]{.underline} Manufactured Housing Division

Department of Licensing and Regulation

Box 12157, Capitol Station

Austin, TX 78711

\(512\) 463-7356

FAX: (512) 475-2854

[UTAH]{.underline} Department of Commerce

Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

P.O. Box 45802

Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0802

\(801\) 530-6628

FAX: (801) 530-6511

[VERMONT]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[VIRGINIA]{.underline} Office of Code Enforcement

Department of Housing and Community\
Development

205 North Fourth Street, 4th Floor

Richmond, VA 23219

\(804\) 786-5040

FAX: (804) 371-8093

[WASHINGTON]{.underline} Construction Compliance Section

Department of Labor and Industries

805 Plum Street, S.E.

Olympia, WA 98504-9689

\(206\) 586-5918

FAX: (206) 586-5895

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[WEST VIRGINIA]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

[WISCONSIN]{.underline} Manufactured Homes Program

Safety and Buildings Division

P.O. Box 7969

Madison, WI 53707

\(608\) 267-7935

FAX: (608) 267-9566

[WYOMING]{.underline} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

State and Consumer Liaison Branch

Manufactured Housing and Construction\
Standards Division

451 - 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410-8000

\(202\) 708-2210

FAX: (202) 708-0299

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