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
(a) Fire safety |
Chapters 2, 9; Section R-402. |
(b) Light and ventilation |
Chapter 2; Section R-309. |
(c) Structural loads and seismic design |
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). |
Code of Federal Regulations
[50 FR 39594, Sept. 27, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 60249, Nov. 15, 1993; 59 FR 36695, July 19, 1994]