§ 950.265 - Construction and inspections.

(a) Construction start. Following HUD review and acceptance of the IHA submittals, the IHA shall commence final preconstruction activities and begin construction of the development.

(b) Notification. Upon award of construction contract, execution of a contract of sale, or construction start, the IHA shall notify all participating agencies. The notification to HUD shall include a revised development cost budget, if appropriate, and a statement that the IHA has met all ACC, statutory, and regulatory requirements for the applicable development method. Upon request, the IHA shall submit to HUD copies of the construction plans and specifications, the construction contract or contract of sale, detailed plans for Force Account construction management, the notice to proceed, or other applicable contracting documents.

(c) Inspections and Monitoring. (1) Whatever the development method used, the IHA shall be responsible for obtaining inspections throughout the construction period including the frequency of inspections and the procedures to be used to assure completion of quality housing in accordance with the contract documents. Inspections shall be performed by an architect, engineer, or other qualified person selected by the IHA.

(2) The IHA shall coordinate inspections with tribal or local regulatory agencies and, where applicable, the BIA and/or IHS, to assure that all governing codes and other requirements are met.

(3) HUD representatives or agents may visit construction sites to evaluate the IHA's contract administration. These visits are not inspections of the quality of construction and shall not be construed by the IHA as construction inspections.