Unvented Space Heaters

Fee appraisers must report (under “Condition of the improvements….” in the “Comments” section) any permanently installed, or to be installed, unvented fireplace or other unvented space heater that uses liquid or gaseous fuel.  The VA notice of value for the property will be conditioned per Chapter 13.   

Properties Near Airports

The appraisal report must identify any airport noise zone or safety-related zone in which the property is located.

Noise Zones are defined in decibels (db) in the table below.

Noise Zone

CNR (Composite Noise Rating)

NEF (Noise Exposure Forecast)

DNL (Day/Night Average Sound Level)

1

Under 100 db

Under 30 db

Under 65 db

2

100-115 db

30-40 db

65-75 db

3

Over 115 db

Over 40 db

Over 75 db

·   Clear zones are areas of highest accident risk located immediately beyond the ends of a runway.

·   Accident potential zones are beyond the clear zones but still have significant potential for accidents.  Only military airports identify them.

·   No existing property will be rejected because of airport influence if that property is already the security for an outstanding VA loan.