§ 200.926c Model code provisions for use in partially accepted code jurisdictions.

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Title 24 CFR: Housing and Urban Development › Chapter II: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING—FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT › Part 200: INTRODUCTION TO FHA PROGRAMS › Subpart S: Minimum Property Standards › § 200.926c: § 200.926c Model code provisions for use in partially accepted code jurisdictions.

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If a lender or other interested party is notified that a State or local building code has been partially accepted, then the properties eligible for HUD benefits in that jurisdiction shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable State or local building code, plus those additional requirements identified below. Depending upon the major area identified in § 200.926a which is not adequately regulated by the State or local code, the HUD Field Office will designate, in accordance with the schedule below, those portions of one of the model codes with which the property must comply.

Schedule for Model Code Supplements to Local or State Codes

Deficient major items from § 200.926a as determined by field office review

Portions of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1992 Edition, including the 1993 amendments, with which a property must comply

(a) Fire safety

Chapters 2, 9; Section R-402.

(b) Light and ventilation

Chapter 2; Section R-309.

Chapter 2.

(d) Foundation systems

Chapter 3.

(e) Materials standards

Chapter 26.

(f) Construction components

Part III.

(g) Glass

Chapter 2.

(h) Mechanical

Part IV.

(i) Plumbing

Part V.

(j) Electrical

Electrical code for 1- and 2-family dwellings (NFPA 70A-1990).

[50 FR 39594, Sept. 27, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 60249, Nov. 15, 1993; 59 FR 36695, July 19, 1994]

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