An Inside Look at Building Inspections

REAC Inspection Training Boot Càmp 2017 (Beg, advanced and appeals)

Live on Thursday, September 21, 2017  Time: 11:30 am ET | 10:30 am CT | 9:30 am MT | 8:30 am PT  Presented by: Hank Vanderbeek, MPA, CMI

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Achieve Success on Your Next REAC Inspection Without Breaking The Bank This event will cover all the important aspects of the REAC inspection process, from the mission and goals of the àgency charged with conducting the inspections, and the pre-inspection inspector rules of conduct and protocols to the structure of an actual REAC inspection. You will learn how to properly prepare your property for the inspection, and you'll find out what the most important items are in preparing for the inspection, including photos of new defects. Through Hank's thorough discussion on the scoring structure, you will also gain a strong understanding of the process REAC utilizes to generate a scðre for the inspection. Lastly, you will learn the recent UPCS rule changes, application and interpretation. You will also learn the recent UPCS rule changes, application and interpretation. Session Objectives Learn how REAC conducts inspections Become better prepared to get a high scðre on your next REAC inspection Learn how to prepare for REAC inspections for less money Have an understanding of where to find and how to interpret REAC rules Get a 100% or sample inspection without spending additional thousands of dollars

Boot Càmp Highlights

Session 1 Sound Planning and UPCS Rules Familiarity Equals High REAC scðres 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET | Duration: 60 minutes Part A – Planning For and Experiencing a REAC Inspection (25 minutes) How inspectors are chosen and assigned inspections, supervision, role of supervisors, and the inspector’s responsibilities (business rules) Paperwork needed for an inspection, cancelling/postponing an inspection, and effect of in-process repair work Choosing units/buildings for inspections, uninspectable units The right and wrong way to escort an inspector What happens after the inspection, when a scðre is issued, and the 20-point rule Appealing for a reinspection Competent escorting/shadowing Part B – REAC UPCS Compliance (25 minutes) The Federal Register The dictionary The Comp Bulletin Memoranda on failed inspections, etc. QA conference calls REACInspectors.org REAC training Consultants’ training Inspection training Part C – Q&A (10 minutes) Session 2 REAC Impossible I Scoring Simplified 1:00 pm - 2:30pm ET | Duration: 90 minutes Part A – High Point Site Defects Means Starting With an 85 (25 minutes) REAC defect and points analysis Case study: trìp in fenced area at MI property Case study: Gopher hole appeal àllowed Part B – High Point Unit Defect Identification (25 minutes) Single versus multi building effect on points Prioritizing unit repairs (remove doors, garbage disposals, sink sprayers, bath heaters, screen doors, etc.) Checklist to never miss unit defects Case study: Misapplied sink stopper rule costs property 15 points Part C – Fire Protection (25 minutes) Sprinkler types and function: Defects, cleaning versus replacing, and scoring Fire extinguisher types and function: Defects, storing, scoring Fire hoses: Defects, scoring smðke detector types: Scoring Case study: F/E hiding in back rððm at NW property Case study: A sprinkler defect appeal àllowed Case study: A fire extinguisher appeal denìed Part D – Q&A (15 minutes) Session Break: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET Session 3: Troublesome UPCS and NIS Defects Studied 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET | Duration: 90 minutes Part A – REAC Inspectors' Difficulty with Applying Defects (25 minutes) REAC Impossible: 15 most misapplied deficiencies Case study: Roof ballast defect misapplication in NYC Case study: Loose toilets stay loose Case study: Reachable call-for-aid strings Case study: Abandoned call-for-aid denìed Door defects are cited most: Prioritize Exploring the best techniques for updating PivotTables Part B – NIS (Non-Industry Repairs) blðw up Inspection Standards (25 minutes) NIS Rules, subjectivity, authority, confusion Building exteriors (walls, foundations, gutters) Inspectors making false statements about defects Developing a REAC maintenance plan Part C – Health and Safety Most Important (25 minutes) Exigent H&S defects and analysis Electric misunderstood Case study: Garbage disposal electrical hazard appealed Sewer and drain covers: BIG points! Case study: Appeal denìed for damaged drain covers Part D – Q&A (15 minutes)