Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Training Seminar with Exam

Day 1-3

 Introduction and Overview

 Section 8 Inspection Responsibilities

 Pre-Inspection Preparations

 Inspector’s Knowledge

 Inspector’s Image

 Inspector’s Safety

 Inspector’s Tools

 Pre-Inspection Procedures

 Site Inspection Procedures

 Compliance and Approval Procedures

 SEMAP and Inspection Requirements

 Inspection Checklist and Other HUD Forms

 Conforming Rules Changes

 HQS Protocol

 Case Study

 General Room Conditions

 Electricity

 Security

 Windows

 Interior Surfaces

 Lead Paint

 Mold

 Kitchen

 Bathroom

 Building Exterior

 Heating and Plumbing

 General Health and Safety

 Interior and Exterior Slides

 Lead-based Paint and Mold

 Sample Quiz

 IG Reports

 Slide Quiz

 Mock Inspection

 Prioritizing

 Rent Reasonableness

 Review

Certification Examination

(2:00 - 4:30 pm)