HQS Study Guide ( Housing Quality Standards) –
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Terms in this set (172)
What are Housing Quality Standards To determine decent, safe, sanitary housing
used for?
Can the PHA elect to use a more Yes
stringent local code in lieu of Housing
Quality Standards?
If the PHA can elect to use a more With HUD Field Office Approval
stringent local code in lieu of Housing
Quality Standards; who must approve
the substitution?
What date needs to be submitted to Comparison between HQS and local code and then
substitute the entire local code for a revision to Administrative Plan covering HQS
Housing Quality Standards? Requirements.
What relationship does the inspection Initial inspection date must precede execution date
date have to the HAP contract date? of HAP contract.
What are the steps to be taken if a unit Pass status noted and HAP Contract executed.
passes?
What are the steps to be taken if a unit Notify landlord of deficiencies and time frame for
fails? repairs and reinspection.
What is Performance Standard? A goal requirement of inspection for a particular
room.
,What are Acceptability Criteria? An individual item needed to meet Performance
standards.
What is a fail? Did not pass HQS; unit cannot be put on program
with a fail rating.
What is Pass with comment? Item less than perfect but does meet HQS
requirements.
What is Tenant Preference? Tenant choice regarding unit (location or location on
wall of electrical outlet)
What is a hazard? A threat to health and safety.
The "Other Rooms" inspection form is Bedrooms, second bathrooms, hallways, stairs, utility
used for what rooms? rooms, second living room, dining room, and others.
How do you write the location of Record location of room as if you were looking at
rooms on your inspection form? For front entrance to the unit from the outside of the unit,
example, how do you note which right/left, front/rear, or floor level.
bedroom you are talking about so
someone else could locate THAT
bedroom?
What are quality control inspections Inspections conducted in accordance with the
and how many have to be done? SEMAP formula.
What are the electrical requirements Two outlets, or one outlet and one permanently
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for installed ceiling or wall light
the Living Room?
What are the electrical requirements One outlet AND one permanently installed wall or
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for ceiling fixture
the Kitchen?
What are the electrical requirements Natural or artificial illumination
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for
the Dining Room?
, What are the electrical requirements Permanent light fixture
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for
the Bathroom?
What are the electrical requirements Two outlets, or one outlet & one permanenetly
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for installed light fixture
the Bedroom/Sleeping Area?
What are the electrical requirements Natural or artificial
(i.e. how many outlets are required) in
the Interior Hallway?
Name as many electrical hazards as 1.) Broken or frayed eletrical wires
you can: 2.) Exposed or bare metal or copper wires
3.) Loose or improper wire connection to an outlet
4.) Light fixture hanging from an electric wire or cord
with no other firm support
5.) Exposed fuse box connector or connections
6.) Missing or cracked switch and/or outlet cover
plate
7.) Overloaded circuits
8.) Rubber or plastic coated electrical wiring
mounted on exterior of surface of wall
9.) Lamp cord which is being used as a permanent
part of the electrical system
10.) Non-working outlet
11.) Electric cords which run under rugs or other floor
coverings
12.) Improper connections, insulation or grounding of
componenet of electrical system
13.) Outlet or electrical heating appliance very close
to a bathtub
Can tenants decide if the location of Yes
the only outlet behind the refrigerator
is acceptable for the kitchen?
What should you do if you go into the Rate inconclusive, complete inspection
unit and the electricity is turned off?
Accurate Solutions For Every Question
Save Groups
Terms in this set (172)
What are Housing Quality Standards To determine decent, safe, sanitary housing
used for?
Can the PHA elect to use a more Yes
stringent local code in lieu of Housing
Quality Standards?
If the PHA can elect to use a more With HUD Field Office Approval
stringent local code in lieu of Housing
Quality Standards; who must approve
the substitution?
What date needs to be submitted to Comparison between HQS and local code and then
substitute the entire local code for a revision to Administrative Plan covering HQS
Housing Quality Standards? Requirements.
What relationship does the inspection Initial inspection date must precede execution date
date have to the HAP contract date? of HAP contract.
What are the steps to be taken if a unit Pass status noted and HAP Contract executed.
passes?
What are the steps to be taken if a unit Notify landlord of deficiencies and time frame for
fails? repairs and reinspection.
What is Performance Standard? A goal requirement of inspection for a particular
room.
,What are Acceptability Criteria? An individual item needed to meet Performance
standards.
What is a fail? Did not pass HQS; unit cannot be put on program
with a fail rating.
What is Pass with comment? Item less than perfect but does meet HQS
requirements.
What is Tenant Preference? Tenant choice regarding unit (location or location on
wall of electrical outlet)
What is a hazard? A threat to health and safety.
The "Other Rooms" inspection form is Bedrooms, second bathrooms, hallways, stairs, utility
used for what rooms? rooms, second living room, dining room, and others.
How do you write the location of Record location of room as if you were looking at
rooms on your inspection form? For front entrance to the unit from the outside of the unit,
example, how do you note which right/left, front/rear, or floor level.
bedroom you are talking about so
someone else could locate THAT
bedroom?
What are quality control inspections Inspections conducted in accordance with the
and how many have to be done? SEMAP formula.
What are the electrical requirements Two outlets, or one outlet and one permanently
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for installed ceiling or wall light
the Living Room?
What are the electrical requirements One outlet AND one permanently installed wall or
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for ceiling fixture
the Kitchen?
What are the electrical requirements Natural or artificial illumination
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for
the Dining Room?
, What are the electrical requirements Permanent light fixture
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for
the Bathroom?
What are the electrical requirements Two outlets, or one outlet & one permanenetly
(i.e. how many outlets are required) for installed light fixture
the Bedroom/Sleeping Area?
What are the electrical requirements Natural or artificial
(i.e. how many outlets are required) in
the Interior Hallway?
Name as many electrical hazards as 1.) Broken or frayed eletrical wires
you can: 2.) Exposed or bare metal or copper wires
3.) Loose or improper wire connection to an outlet
4.) Light fixture hanging from an electric wire or cord
with no other firm support
5.) Exposed fuse box connector or connections
6.) Missing or cracked switch and/or outlet cover
plate
7.) Overloaded circuits
8.) Rubber or plastic coated electrical wiring
mounted on exterior of surface of wall
9.) Lamp cord which is being used as a permanent
part of the electrical system
10.) Non-working outlet
11.) Electric cords which run under rugs or other floor
coverings
12.) Improper connections, insulation or grounding of
componenet of electrical system
13.) Outlet or electrical heating appliance very close
to a bathtub
Can tenants decide if the location of Yes
the only outlet behind the refrigerator
is acceptable for the kitchen?
What should you do if you go into the Rate inconclusive, complete inspection
unit and the electricity is turned off?
