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Each construction contract will include a draw schedule, defined late penalties and the allowed number of days to complete the project. A Notice of Commencement will be recorded for each property after contract execution. A Notice to Proceed will be issued for construction. All construction projects will require permitting through the local building department. The housing specialist will perform random on site inspections during construction in addition to scheduled inspections as part of the draw request process. A copy of all requests for payments will be submitted by the contractor to the local government representative and the housing specialist. All payment requests submitted by the contractor shall include partial release of liens and evidence of all required building department approvals. The final request for payment must be include a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Completion from the local building department, full release of liens from the contractor, all sub -contractors and material suppliers, and a statement from the contractor that all items on the initial work write up as modified through change orders have been competed. At the final walkthrough, the contractor is to provide the Housing Specialist, sub - recipient or developer with a notebook containing all new appliance booklets, new HVAC information and all warranties associated with the project as per the bid specifications. The contractor will submit a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion from the local building department along with the Contractor's Certification of Completion to the Housing Specialist. Upon the receipt of this information, the Housing Specialist, sub -recipient or developer shall issue a final inspection report certifying that the residence meets the applicable local code and Section 8 Housing Quality Standards. No change orders are to be considered approved until fully executed by the contractor, appropriate housing specialist, local government representative, and appropriate sub - recipient, or developer. No change order over one thousand dollars ($ 1,000.00) will be considered unless it is to address a building code violation, a Section 8 Housing Quality Standard issue, a local code issue, or a health and safety issue. 7