REAC Tips: Handling EH&S (Exigent Health and Safety) Items

At the end of the inspection, you should be aware of any EH&S items that were found.  These Exigent Health and Safety issues are considered dangerous and/or life-threatening, and need to be addressed immediately.

Before you retrieve your REAC Report from PASS (in WASS/HUD’s Secure Systems), your Coordinator will receive an e-mail listing the EH&S issues.  Items requiring immediate repairs (ASAP – As Soon As Possible!) will be listed.  You must send a statement documenting the repairs to HUD, within 72 business hours of the inspection.

These items include:

1. Missing, damaged or expired fire extinguishers
2. Missing or inoperable smoke detectors
3. Missing Electrical Panel Covers
4. Missing outlet or switch covers
5. Blocked egress routes
6. Open panel slots
7. Misaligned flues
8. Propane, natural and methane gases