Monthly Archives: December 2009

What Is A Cubic Yard

A cubic yard is a unit of volume. It tells you how much space something occupies. Picture in your head a box that measures three feet on each edge. The space inside that box measures one cubic yard

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What are safety hazards and health hazards?

This is in no way official – it just came out one day in conversation and it seems to answer the question: Safety hazards are those things that can hurt you. Health hazards are those things that can make you … Continue reading

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How do you determine the number of units in a property?

HUD Regulations do not define a unit. The dictionary definition of unit is: “a self-contained section of accommodations in a larger building or group of buildings that may contain food preparation or sanitary facilities, or both.” Without specifics in the … Continue reading

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How much anti freeze do you need to put down each drain when you winterize a property in Missouri?

The HUD regulations specify that “Adequate amounts of antifreeze are to be placed in all fixture traps, including toilet tanks and bowls.” Editor’s Note: By performing the winterization, the contractor takes on the responsibility for any freeze damage. Each contractor … Continue reading

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Can I include a trip charge fee for the drive time to property sites?

A trip charge is allowed only when traveling to a property in order to submit a bid. Travel to the property for work is not allowed because HUD regulations state that all of these expenses are included in the fee … Continue reading

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What Is A Unit?

A unit is a self-contained section of accommodations in a larger building or group of buildings that may contain food preparation or sanitary facilities, or both.

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