Visitability Concept Refer to Although not a requirement, it is recommended that all design construction and alterations incorporate, whenever practical and economical, the concept of Visitability in addition to the requirements under Section 504, the Architectural Barriers Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. Visitability is a design concept, for very little or no additional cost, that enhances the ability of person with disabilities to interact with their neighbors, friends and associates in the community. Statutory/Regulatory Requirements Some statutory and regulatory provisions overlap others. Where there is a conflict, the most stringent provision applies including any state or local laws/regulation/codes which may be more stringent than Federal requirements. General Requirements All LIHTC developments must adhere to DSHA’s minimum construction standards regardless of financing source(s), including tax-exempt bond financing and DSHA amortized permanent financing. In order to meet minimum threshold requirements, the Rehabilitation Standards Checklist must be fully completed for rehabilitation projects. All units in a Development must receive the same upgrades/modifications or rehab work and be brought up to the same standards. DSHA's agreement to proceed with closing on a loan or other transaction shall not constitute in any manner whatsoever a final approval of the construction/rehabilitation of a development. In cases of conflicts between any design and/or contract documents the more restrictive or expensive requirements will apply. A. Minimum Square Footage for Bedroom Minimum Gross Square Footage DSHA has established a minimum square footage requirement for new construction and conversion developments, as well as, conversion of non-residential units to residential use that is based on bedroom size. The following gross square footage dimensions are the minimum required by bedroom: one bedroom- 700 square feet two bedrooms- 850 square feet three bedroom -1,050 square feet four bedroom -1,300 square feet efficiencies, which include lofts, -500 sq. ft. and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) - 100 sq. ft. 2 Square footage of units may not be averaged to meet minimum square footage requirements. Bedroom – A bedroom must have adequate light, ventilation and egress to meet all applicable building codes and ordinances. There must be at least one window in each sleeping room, at least two electrical outlets in proper operating condition, and/or meet minimum required by applicable building code and one door which meets all egress requirements. Square footage for bedrooms shall be determined by all applicable building codes and ordinances.
MAINTENANCE-FREE EXTERIOR Yes No WATER MANAGEMENT Yes No Date of Last Preventative Maintenance ASBESTOS PRESENT? Yes No NESHAP Environmental Audit LEAD PRESENT? Yes No MOLD PRESENT? Yes No INTERIORS DETAIL/CONDITION KITCHEN Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Cabinets Age (Yrs) Type: Countertop Age (Yrs) Type: APPLIANCES Refrigerator Age (Yrs) Size: Frost-free? Yes No Dishwasher Age (Yrs) Stove Age (Yrs) Gas Electric U.L. Gas Conn. Garbage Disposal Age (Yrs) HP: Exhaust Hood Age (Yrs) Vented to Exterior Recirculating Washer Age (Yrs) Stack Side-by-Side Drain provided? Yes No Dryer Age (Yrs) Vent pipe material? Adequate venting? Yes No BATHROOM Bathtub Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Tub Surround Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Anti-scald valve? Yes No Sink/Vanity Age (Yrs) Type: Toilet Age (Yrs) Type: Water-saver? Yes No ADA-Compliant? Yes No Flange Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent INTERIORS (Continued) DETAIL/CONDITION Exhaust Fan Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent FLOORING Carpeting Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent
Type Vinyl Composition Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Type Subflooring Material Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Any existing soft in flooring? Yes No Base Molding Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent WALLS Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Type Mold or mildew present? Yes No CEILINGS Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Type Textured? Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Active staining present? Yes No SMOKE DETECTORS Age (Yrs) Hard-wired Battery Meet current codes? Yes No SPRINKLER SYSTEM Yes No Meet current codes? Yes No INTERIOR DOORS Age (Yrs) Type: Sliding doors? Yes No doors? Yes No Hardware Age (Yrs) Type: INSULATION (Inches) Ceiling: Walls: SHELVING Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent MINI BLINDS Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent SYSTEMS Are utilities paid by the tenants? Yes No Is there a boiler system? Yes No HVAC Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent HVAC Type/Electrical Connection Type: Amps: current codes? Yes No INTERIORS (Continued) DETAIL/CONDITION Duct System Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Last Cleaning Date
Air Conditioning Age (Yrs) Type: Condensation Lines Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Water Heater Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Type Pan Present? Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Electric Supply Age (Yrs) Poor Fair Good Excellent Type GFI: Amperage Supply: AMP Service: ARC Fault Interrupter? Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Last Inspection Date PLUMBING Water Supply Lines: Material ___________ Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Curb Stops Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Last Inspection Date: Shut-off Valves Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Water Meters: Up to Code? Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Vent Stacks: Material _________________ Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent ELECTRIC Underground Transmission Lines Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Aboveground Transmission Lines Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Meters: Last Inspected ________________ Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Electric Panels: Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Amps: Brand: Service Capacity Yes No Poor Fair Good Excellent Spare Breaker Capacity Yes No Site Lighting Adequate? Yes No ANY UNITS FINISHED BELOW GRADE? Yes No ASBESTOS PRESENT? Yes No NESHAP Environmental LEAD PAINT PRESENT? Yes No Certificate available? Yes No MOLD PRESENT? Yes No COMMON AREAS DETAIL/CONDITION INTERIOR STAIRS Poor Fair Good Excellent Meet code requirements? Yes No
Item Life Expectancy Item Life Expectancy (Years) APPLIANCES FINISHES Disposal 5 Exterior plaster, stucco 3-5 Microwave ovens 5 Interior, wall paint 3-5 Ranges, free-standing/built-in, electric/gas 12 Interior, door/trim 5-10 Refrigerators, Standard 10 FLOORS BATHROOMS Vinyl sheet or tile 10 Cast iron bathtub, resurface 25 Carpeting 5 Fiberglass bathtub and shower 10 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING Shower doors (average quality) 5 Air conditioning, central unit 10 Toilet 10 Air conditioning, window unit 5 CABINETRY A/C compressor 5-7 Kitchen cabinets 10 Rooftop air conditioners 10 Medicine cabinets/bath vanities 10 Furnaces, gas or oil fired 15 COUNTERTOPS Forced air furnaces, heat pump 10 Laminate 10 Unit heaters, gas or electric 10 DOORS Radiant heaters 10 Screen 10 Ductwork, plastic 15 Interior, Masonite 15 Air terminals, diffusers, grilles, registers 15 Exterior, unprotected/exposed 15 Boilers, hot water, steam 15 Exterior door trim 5-10 Item Life Expectancy (Years) Item Life Expectancy (Years)
Area of Statutory or Regulatory Compliance References/Notes Providing Documentation, Sources, and Explanation If Yes, Please Explain Historic Is property known to be in or adjacent to a historic district or on the National Register of Historical Places? Yes No Are there, or have there been, any building on property older than 50 years? Yes No Are there any known archaeological sites on property? Yes No Management Is any of the property in the 100-year flood plain? Yes No Wetlands Are there any ponds, wetlands, streams, rivers, or coastlines on or near the property? Yes No Coastal Zone Is property located within a coastal management zone? Yes No Sole Source Aquifers Is development within 2 miles of the Delaware River and in New Castle County? Yes No Endangered Species Are there any endangered species on or near the site? Yes No Wild and Scenic Rivers Is development known to be located on a wild and scenic river? Yes No Air Quality Will development generate an unusual amount of traffic? Yes No Has entrance approval been obtained from DelDOT? Yes No Farmlands Does development have agricultural zoning or have currently farmed land? Yes No Noise Is development located within 1,000 feet of a major highway or busy roads? Yes No Is development located within 3,000 feet of a railroad? Yes No Airports Is development located within 5 miles of a civilian airport or 15 miles of a military airport? Yes No Hazardous Operations Are any above ground tanks containing petroleum products or chemicals of an explosive or flammable nature near the site? Yes No Attachment D - Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) for Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation
Walls Bulging/Buckling Bulging, buckling or sagging walls or a lack of horizontal alignment Damaged Any hole in wall greater than 2 inches by 2 inches Damaged/Deteriorated Trim 10% or more of the wall trim is damaged Paint 10% or more of interior wall paint is peeling or missing Stains/Water Damage/Mold/Mildew Evidence of a leak, mold or mildew covering a wall area greater than 1 foot square Windows Cracked/Broken/Missing Panes Any missing panes of glass or cracked panes of glass where the crack is either greater than 4" and/or substantial enough to impact the structural integrity of the window pane Damaged Window Sill The sill is damaged enough to expose the inside of the surrounding walls and compromise its weather tightness Missing/Deteriorated Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound There are missing or deteriorated caulk or seals--with evidence of leaks or damage to the window or surrounding structure Inoperable/Not Lockable Any window that is not functioning or cannot be secured because lock is broken Peeling/Needs Paint More than 10% of interior window paint is peeling or missing Security Bars Prevent Egress The ability to exit through the window is limited by security bars that do not function properly and, therefore, pose safety