24 C.F.R. § 200.926c
§ 200.926c Model code provisions for use in partially accepted code jurisdictions. (24 CFR Part 200)
Operative Text
If a lender or other interested party is notified that a State or local building code has been partially accepted, then the properties eligible for HUD benefits in that jurisdiction shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable State or local building code, plus those additional requirements identified below. Depending upon the major area identified in § 200.926a which is not adequately regulated by the State or local code, the HUD Field Office will designate, in accordance with the schedule below, those portions of one of the model codes with which the property must comply. Schedule for Model Code Supplements to Local or State Codes Deficient major items from § 200.926a as determined by field office review Portions of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1992 Edition, including the 1993 amendments, with which a property must comply (a) Fire safety Chapters 2, 9; Section R-402. (b) Light and ventilation Chapter 2; Section R-309. (c) Structural loads and seismic design Chapter 2. (d) Foundation systems Chapter 3. (e) Materials standards Chapter 26. (f) Construction components Part III. (g) Glass Chapter 2. (h) Mechanical Part IV. (i) Plumbing Part V. (j) Electrical Electrical code for 1- and 2-family dwellings (NFPA 70A-1990).
Under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.926c, when a state or local building code has been only partially accepted by HUD, properties seeking HUD benefits in that jurisdiction must meet both the applicable local or state code and specific supplemental requirements drawn from the 1992 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (with 1993 amendments). The HUD Field Office identifies which major areas—such as fire safety, structural loads, plumbing, or electrical systems—are inadequately addressed by the local code, and then designates the corresponding CABO chapters or sections that must also be satisfied. This framework ensures a consistent minimum construction standard even where local codes fall short of HUD's benchmarks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers seeking HUD benefits in a partially accepted code jurisdiction should be aware that § 200.926c requires compliance with both the local or state building code and any supplemental CABO code sections designated by the HUD Field Office. Compliant operators typically confirm with the relevant HUD Field Office which major areas have been flagged as deficient—covering topics ranging from fire safety and foundation systems to mechanical, plumbing, and electrical standards—and ensure their construction documents and inspections reflect those additional requirements. Maintaining clear records of which code supplements were applied, and how, is a practice commonly associated with smooth HUD benefit processing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 200.926c, tenants living in or considering a property that was built with HUD benefits in a partially accepted code jurisdiction have an interest in knowing that the property was supposed to meet both local building standards and any supplemental federal construction requirements designated by the HUD Field Office. If a tenant believes a property may not have been constructed in accordance with these combined standards, options generally include raising the issue with the local building or housing authority, contacting the relevant HUD Field Office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps. Understanding which supplemental code areas—such as fire safety, electrical, or structural standards—apply to a specific jurisdiction can help tenants frame any concerns they wish to raise.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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