The CSIP (Code Standards Improvement Program) is intended to provide low income home owners with the ability to get their residence updated to code standards. This will apply for up to $50,000 and can only be used to bring the house up to code standards. This is designed to allow the applicant that would otherwise not be able to renovate to code standards to renovate. The CISP program will provide for a loan of 0%+Credit adjustment. This will be done to make it easier for the low income family to have the standards improved, and livable.
To apply, the applicant will need to have an HHS inspection of the property. This will define what needs to be done. This can be started by logging in, and going to Social Welfare > Services > CISP. The appointment with the home inspector will be made, and the application will be processed. The applicant can go to Social Welfare > Services > CISP to view the status of their application, and if there is anything that they need to address, they can view it from there.
To keep the cost of renovation as reasonable as possible, apprentices will be the bulk of the workforce with a supervisor making sure they are doing the job properly. This allows the apprentice to gain experience in their trade, and that would provide a lower cost for the project. This is a win-win for all parties involved. The CISP program will focus on the following infrastructure of the premise:
- Communications
- Electricity
- Gas Line Removal
- Insulation
- No Lead nor VOCs
- Water and Sewage
Communications
All coaxial and telephone lines will be replaced with Cat7+ RJ45 lines. In locations where DSL or Cable Internet is the only option, then the apprentice will learn how to provide wiring for such at the communications closet which will be required for CISP renovations. However, all lines will support 1GBPS+, this will allow for very fast LAN connections even if the WAN is limited to 10MBPS because the service is DSL.
Electricity
Unless code dictates otherwise, copper NMB sheathing wiring will be used. The standard black, white, and green wiring system will be used, and the apprentice will get hands on experience in learning how to write a building.
Gas Line Removal
Since gas line services are being depreciated, there will be professionals involved to remove the gas lines. The goal is to phase out the use of gas throughout the nation. Simply put, natural gas is a finite resource, and doesn’t meet to NSC standards for sustainability.
Insulation
Where possible, closed cell spray foam insualation will be used. This is intended to provide sufficient R-Value for the best available option for the home owner. The owner will likely need to take a loan to acquire better windows though. However, with spray foam insulation while the walls are down, this is one less thing the owner has to deal with in the future.
No Lead nor VOCs
Lead paint, and lead pipes will be removed. In addition, all new renovation work will not have VOCs. Instead, the drywall will be AirRenew drywall which will contain the VOCs rather than releasing it into the air. Older furniture will have a chance for VOCs, so this will be important. Furniture will not be included in the renovation process.
Water/Sewage
All water lines will be met to NSC requirements. The sewage line will have a back flow preventer which will keep the sewage from coming in through the waste line in the basement. This will sometimes happen when the sewer lines are overwhelmed – typically by heavy storms.