The rehabilitation of this owner-occupied, single-family, residence is to make the home safer, more energy efficient, and easier to access within the provisions of federal, state, and county laws and ordinances and the SHIP repair program. The rehabilitation of this home will include the following tasks as outlined below and the repaired areas are to match as close as possible to their existing surroundings. If additional tasks beyond those included in this scope are discovered, then additional funds may be allocated. Before any additional work is performed, written county approval will be needed. There is no federal funding for this project. 1.ELECTRICAL: Re-wire as needed or required to conform to the national electrical code as per the Escambia County Building Code. This may require additional switches and outlets to be added if the existing space does not meet code requirements. A new meter base/power pack and riser may be required. A new breaker panel may also be required. Install disconnects at equipment and appliances. All smoke detectors should be hardwired with battery back-up. All receptacles, switches and cover plates shall be new devices. All existing and new appliances will have new pigtails installed to match new receptacles. All fixtures shall be LED or have led light bulbs installed. Repair drywall damage from rewiring and paint to match as close as possible. Blocking for ceiling fans will be required and a separate switch is required to operate the fan and light kit at all locations where the fans are installed. Install a new doorbell at entry.
