Table of NOV Conditions & Requirements (continued)

NOV Item

Instructions for Preparing the NOV

Energy Efficient Construction

Check this item if the property was appraised as “new construction.”

The certification is required even when State or local energy-related requirements exceed the 1992 Council of American Building Officials (CABO) Model Energy Code (MEC) standard.

The certification is not required if the dwelling is either

·   manufactured home built to HUD code and inspected by HUD in the factory, or

·   individual unit in a condominium over two stories high.

References:

·   Item 14 of the NOV

·   Section 12.02.

Lead/Water Distribution System

Check this item if the property was appraised as “new construction.”

This requirement also applies to cases involving alterations, improvements or repairs to the potable water distribution system.

Reference:  See Item 15 on the NOV.