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UPCS Plus Physical Inspection Manual

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Physical Inspection Manual
If there are questions regarding the UPCS Plus Manual, please contact Terry Bunn at (517) 373-6349.

MSHDA UPCS Plus Manual:
Section I updated 09/27/2010
•	Contents: Table of Contents
•	Section I: Site Inspectable Items (Pages 1-20)
•	Section II: Building Exterior Inspectable Items (Pages 21-42)
•	Section III: Building Systems Inspectable Items (Pages 43-58)
•	Section IV: Common Areas Inspectable Items (Pages 59-108)
•	Section V: Unit Inspectable Items (Pages 109-154)
•	Section VI: Health & Safety Inspectable Items (Pages 155-162)
This manual covers items that are in addition to deficiencies defined by the Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) published by HUD. For MSHDA’s UPCS Plus inspections all deficiencies defined by HUD’s UPCS and these additional MSHDA only items must be followed.
•	UPCS Plus - MSHDA Deficiencies Only (34 Pages) Updated 09/27/2010
Related Information:
•	HUD REAC Dictionary of Deficiency Definitions (DCD Version 2.3, 3/8/2000): HUD REAC Dictionary of Deficiency Definitions
•	REAC Waiver Instructions NEW Added 03/29/2011
•	Memorandum from MSHDA, dated August 12, 2005, clarifying Exigent Health and Safety Items versus Health and Safety Items: MSHDA Memo
•	Information (for all HUD Inspectors Certified in the use of the Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Inspection Protocol) issued by HUD on August 31, 2005: Call For Aid Policy and Guidance (Inspector Notice No. 2005-01)
•	Bed Bug Information issued by HUD and MSHDA on September 27, 2010 (for all HUD Inspectors Certified in the use of the Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Inspection Protocol):
	UPCS Inspection Protocol: Other Hazards - Bed Bug Infestation (Inspector Notice No. 2010-01)
	Technical Services Memorandum 2010-1 from MSHDA regarding Owner/Manager responsibitility and Inspection Protocol for Bed Bugs
•	Other Bed Bug Information:
	Michigan.gov Emerging Disease Issues: Michigan Manual for the Prevention and Control of Bedbugs


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