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Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) Seminar and Proficiency Test (Updated January 2010)

NAHRO's Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Seminar provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to properly inspect Public Housing Agency (PHA) Program units. This interactive and comprehensive training, which discusses specifications of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and the inspector's roles and responsibilities, enhances participants' knowledge of and abilities to meet new challenges and procedures related to using Uniform Physical Condition Standards. (1.3 CEUs)

The objectives of NAHRO's UPCS seminar is to:

Identify the work skills necessary for inspecting public housing sites and dwelling units;
Facilitate an understanding of how proper inspection work skills can increase a housing agency's capacity to meet its mission to provide safe housing;
Increase participants’ understanding of the interrelationship of PASS and PHAS;
Provide a foundation for the changes in the system as it relates to Asset Management;
Increase participants' familiarity with and understanding of UPCS procedures and inspection forms; and
Provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate their agency's current inspection operation, including the identification of strengths, weaknesses, and growth potential, and to identify goals and solve problems related to conducting UPCS inspections.

Who should attend this seminar?
Housing inspectors, preventative maintenance inspectors, and new and seasoned inspectors should attend.

Participants will learn:

What impact the UPCS has on an agency's overall PHAS score
How to conduct an annual inspection
The Inspector's roles and responsibilities
Systems or methods to improve PASS scores

Day I 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Day II 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Introduction Uniform Physical Condition Standards Seminar Overview Purpose and Objectives History Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Overview of the PHAS System PHAS Scoring Relationship with MASS Proposed Changes and Relationship to Asset Management PHAS Indicator 1 - Physical Conditions Purpose Procedures Assessment PHAS Indicator 3 - Management Annual Inspection Requirements Work Order Maintenance HUD Centers Compliance with Federal Regulations Overview of the Inspector Responsibilities Roles of the Inspector Inspector Information Inspector's Knowledge and Skills Inspector's Image Inspector's Safety Inspector's Tools Principles of a Good Inspection PASS and UPCS Standards Definitions Dictionary of Terms Scoring Inspectable Areas Criticality Severity	PASS and UPCS Standards (Continued) Definitions Dictionary of Terms Scoring Inspectable Areas Criticality Severity Data Dictionary Introduction Observing and Recording Deficiencies Levels Inspectable Areas Site Building Systems Building Exterior Common Areas Dwelling Unit Health and Safety Conditions Methods to Identify Methods to Improve Response Times Reporting Data Dictionary Pictorial Exercise Site Building Exterior Building Systems Common Areas Dwelling Unit Inspection Summary Sheet Top 20 Deficiencies Special Conditions Lead Based Paint Mold
Day III 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Inspection Process General Process Pre-Inspection Procedures Inspection Day Vacant Unit Policy Work in Progress Proportionality Conclusion of Inspection Follow-up to Inspection Latest Compilation Bulletins Inspector Notices Inspector Business Rules LHA Right to Petition and Appeal HUD DCD Software Installation Mock Inspection Proficiency Exam Review Proficiency Exam

2010 Seminars - additional program dates and locations will be added.

Dates

Location

Hotel Information

Instructor

To Register

April 19-21

Cleveland, OH

Embassy Suites Hotels – Cleveland Downtown

1701 East 12th. St.
Cleveland, OH 44114-3236
(866) 534-5353

NAHRO Rate: $119, plus taxes. Ends April 1st.

Ken Love

Click here to download a registration form.

Tuition

Registration Type	Early Price*	Regular Price	Last Minute Price**
NAHRO Member	$715	$755	$890
Non-Member	$915	$955	$1000
Register up to 30 days before the seminar start date and pay the early rate. *Register less than five business days before the seminar start date, and pay the last minute fee.

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