Why are these Annual Inspections important to me? 2 words… TIME & BUDGET! The Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) protocols are the defect definitions used during HUD REAC PASS inspections. This protocol has become the standard of property inspections for HUD, USDA and IRS Tax Credit housing throughout the country. REAC PASS scores allow the condition of both private and public owned, subsidized, and insured properties across the country to be compared within one standard scoring system. HUD also requires the use of the UPCS protocols in public housing during 100% annual inspections (replacing the HQS protocol). As you know, how well you score, when REAC comes around, has a DIRECT affect on your budget and time!! The Inspection Group, Inc. can inspect your properties using this same protocol. Our experienced and knowledgeable inspectors can do thorough inspections in a timely and cost effective manner. Following the inspections, The Inspection Group’s inspectors will provide you with reports generated from our specialized software and offer solutions for maximizing your manpower and money to score well during your REAC PASS inspections. For a minimal investment, you could realize a SUBSTANTIAL return when your funding is increased due to higher PHAS scores! What will we receive if The Inspection Group performs our annual inspections? Together, The Inspection Group works with our clients to create a realistic inspection schedule, complete with a tenant notification program, if needed. We will inspect all areas in accordance with the UPCS.. Yet, another cost effective solution, we can also perform your Energy Audit while doing these inspections. All of The Inspection Group’s clients receive at least five reports per property: The Certified Report, which documents all areas inspected (used for official documentation); The List of Deficiencies Report, which lists only the defects, their levels, locations and additional comments (which is great for work orders); The Scored Report, virtually as if a REAC inspection was performed (which is great for showing the relative impact each defect can have on scores); and the Exigent and Fire Safety Hazards Observed Report, the same document provided during REAC inspections, if any of the qualifying conditions are observed.When is the best time to perform annual inspections? The best situation would be to allow The Inspection Group to come in, anywhere between 60 & 120 days, prior to upcoming REAC inspections. This provides ample time to complete suggested and identified repairs prior to the REAC inspection process. What makes the Inspection Group so qualified? The Inspection Group, Inc., (a Delaware Corporation), was founded in 1998 with the objective of providing various building inspection related services. We have inspected over 100,000 units for more than 185 customers. All of our inspectors have been certified by HUD/REAC. The specialty areas of The Inspection Group, Inc., has been putting to use the experience of performing thousands of HUD REAC inspections nationwide; UPCS Protocol training; REAC report reviews and PASS score appeals; advising in preparation for REAC inspections; installing new UPCS inspection system software and procedures… and performing thousands of property annual inspections in accordance with UPCS requirements. A company with minority ownership, The Inspection Group, Inc., continues to provide effective inspection related tools for both the public and private housing industry.. Please read the FAQ page if you have more questions…HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?... GIVE US A CALL Toll Free (866) PASS-REAC (727-7732) |
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