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13 CI el <br /> From:Chris&Ronda Disch [mailto:disch @obsidianenterprises.coml <br /> Sent:Wednesday,September 21,2016 9:16 AM <br /> To:Justin Burslie<Justin.Burslie @njpacoop.org> <br /> Subject: Re: <br /> Hi Justin- <br /> I talked to my rehabber about the things the committee is looking for. He had a couple of things we will need <br /> more clarification on. The homes we are purchasing range from the late 80's to homes that may be less than 5 <br /> years old. For example,the specific one we have purchased is a 1988. In many cases the rehabber says the <br /> homes in are good condition and it is not necessary for him to take walls down to the studs,therefore, it would <br /> not be possible to inspect in stages if what you are wanting to do is look behind the walls. He may simply be <br /> doing cosmetic rehabs or replacing mechanicals such as furnace and water heater which don't require walls to <br /> be opened up. <br /> I did some research and found this: "In 1976, HUD established the Manufactured Home Construction and <br /> Safety Standards (MHCSS), commonly known as the HUD code. These federal standards regulate all aspects <br /> of construction, including design and construction strength, durability,transportability, fire resistance, and <br /> energy efficiency." We could be reasonably assured that any homes we buy that are 1976 or newer would <br /> meet these safety standards. <br /> Our rehabber says asking for a valid seal could be complicated because the seal is affixed to the siding. If the <br /> siding has been replaced, chances are the seal is gone. If the home comes to him with a seal,but he has to <br /> replace the siding, at least he could remove the seal and keep it with the home, but in some cases it's already <br /> gone before he gets the home. <br /> Let me know your thoughts on these things and we'll go from there. <br /> Thanks, <br /> Ronda <br /> 3 <br />