Hazards & Nuisances

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Chapter 1
Appraisal & Property Requirements
Page 1-18

The property must be free of all foreseeable hazards and adverse conditions that: (1) may affect the health and safety of the occupants (2) may affect the structural soundness of the improvements (3) may impair the customary use and enjoyment of the property. The hazards include toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, other pollution, hazardous activities, potential damage from soil or other differential ground movements, ground water, inadequate surface drainage, flood, erosion, excessive noise, defective lead base paint (24 CFR Part 35) and other hazards on or off site.

Primary Reference for articles in this section are HUD Handbook 4150.1 Rev-1 Chapter 4, and HUD Handbook 4150.2 Section 2-2.

	Airports
	Railroad tracks and other high noise sources
	Flood zones and insurance
	Lead based paint
	Radon
	Overhead high voltage transmission towers and lines
	Operating and abandoned oil and gas wells, tanks and pressure lines
	Insulation materials
	Lava zones
	Avalanche hazards