VA Form 26-1839 Compliance Inspection Report

OMB Approved No. 2900-0041
Respondent Burden: 15 minutes
Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX

COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT

CASE NUMBER

NOTE TO BUILDER - Unapproved report left at site for builder's convenience is subject to change. Consult lending institution for OFFICIAL REPORT.
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION (Include lot and block)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF LENDER (Complete mailing address including ZIP Code)

NAME OF BUILDER

NOTE - The VA case number and other identification (address, lot and
block number) assigned to the property shall be posted on the site and be
so located that the notice can be read from the street. Inability to identify
the property may prevent inspection.
RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information to determine, establish or
verify the dwellings compliance with the Minimum Property Requirements and
eligibility for VA Specially Adapted Housing grant stage disbursement. Title 38,
United States Code, allows us to ask for this information. We estimate that you will
need an average of 15 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and
complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless
a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a
collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control
numbers can be located on the OMB Internet page at
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to
get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.
PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION - The VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 5,
Code of Federal Regulations 1.526 for routine uses (for example: Authorize release of information to Congress when requested on behalf of a Veteran who purchased the home that we
inspected) identified in the VA system of records, 55VA26, Loan Guaranty Home, Condominium and Manufactured Home Loan Applicant Records, Specially Adapted Housing Applicant
Records, and Vendee Loan Applicant Records -VA, published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is mandatory.
1. INSPECTION OF ONSITE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS WAS MADE AT INSPECTION STAGE CHECKED BELOW
EXCAVATION COMPLETE AND READY FOR
FOUNDATION WALLS COMPLETE
FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
AND READY FOR BACKFILL
BUILDINGS ENCLOSED, STRUCTURAL MEMBERS STILL EXPOSED AND ROUGHING-IN FOR HEATING, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL
WORK IN PLACE AND VISIBLE (Individual water supply or sewage disposal system complete and ready for backfill is included in this stage)

FIRST
SECOND

ALL DWELLING CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND ANY SPECIFIED ACCESSORY
BUILDING GRADING, DRAINAGE PROVISIONS, LANDSCAPING, WALKS, DRIVES, STEPS, OR RETAINING WALLS REPORTED BY THIS
BUILDER AS COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF REASONABLE VALUE

THIRD

REINSPECTIONS
SPECIAL
CONDITION OF CONSTRUCTION AT THIS INSPECTION
A. NO EVIDENCE OF
NONCOMPLIANCE OBSERVED

C. NONCOMPLIANCE-BUILDER
WILL COMPLY WITHOUT DELAY

B. SUBSTITUTIONS OR
DEVIATIONS

D. NONCOMPLIANCE-BUILDER
DOES NOT INTEND TO COMPLY

E. DWELLING HABITABLE, BUT COMPLETION OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE DELAYED BY CONDITIONS BEYOND
CONTROL. INSPECTION BY VA COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR REQUIRED

ITEMIZED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE INSPECTED AT NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

REINSPECTION REQUIRED

COMPLETE THIS ITEM WHEN MAKING THIRD INSPECTION
2. INSPECTION OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS

REVEALED CONDITION

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

AS DEFINED IN ITEM 1, AND DESCRIBED

AS FOLLOWS:

REINSPECTION REQUIRED
3. REINSPECTION OF WORK PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AT
REVEALED CONDITION

A.

B.

C.

D.

FIRST
E.

SECOND

THIRD

SPECIAL INSPECTION

AS DEFINED IN ITEM 1, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

4. ESTIMATED COST OF INCOMPLETE ONSITE WORK AS REPORTED AT THIRD
INSPECTION OR THEREAFTER UNDER CONDITION E, IN ITEM 1 OR 3 ABOVE

ESTIMATED COST

PROBABLE DATE OF COMPLETION

$

5. CERTIFICATION - I CERTIFY THAT I have carefully inspected the above property in which I have no interest, present or prospective, and that I have reported
herein all conditions observed to be at variance with VA Minimum Property Requirements, approved plans and specifications, and any specific requirements for offsite
improvements relating to the property inspected.
DATE

SIGNATURE OF DESIGNATED COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR (Sign in ink)

6. VA REVIEW OF INSPECTION REPORT REVEALED CONDITION
A. PREFINAL REPORT APPROVED
B. ALL IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTABLY COMPLETED
DATE

VA FORM
XXX XXXX

SIGNATURE OF VALUATION OFFICER, OR DESIGNEE (Sign in ink)

26-1839

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 26-1839, SEP 2020,
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

TYPE OF COPY

CONTINUATION OF ITEMS 1, 2 OR 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR
When making a compliance inspection the inspector must
have at hand reports of any previous inspections, approved plans
and specifications, and a statement of any specific requirements
for the property to be inspected. Other required references
include HUD regulation in 24 CFR 200.962d. The inspector
makes a careful examination of all improvements to ascertain
whether or not the work is at the stage of completion required for
the inspection being made, whether or not items of
noncompliance listed on a previous report have been corrected,
and whether or not there have been any other variations from
plans, specifications or VA Minimum Property Requirements. If
an inspection has been requested and the work has not progressed
to such a point that the required inspection can be completed, a
report shall be prepared and distributed in the usual manner;
however, the report shall indicate "Reinspection Required". If
the work has progressed beyond the required inspection stage to
such an extent that significant items to be inspected have been
concealed, the inspection will be deferred until the concealed
work has been uncovered so as to permit satisfactory inspection.
The Compliance Inspection Report, VA Form 26-1839, is
completed as follows:

Condition "D." (Noncompliance, builder does not intend to
comply) is reported when the builder indicates unwillingness or
inability to correct or complete items of noncompliance.

HEADING. The following entries are made: Property street
address or lot and block number, builder's name and address and
lender's name and address. The case number and veteran's name
and address are also entered if provided.

ITEM 2. This item is completed when making the regular third
inspection described in Item 1. Blank lines are provided for
reporting inspection findings with respect to offsite
improvements such as walks, drives, streets and utilities,
specified for the subject property. As in Item 1, condition "A",
"B", "C", "D" or "E" is checked and a description of the condition
written in. Where incomplete or unsatisfactory work is reported
"Reinspection Required" is checked.

ITEM 1. The stage of construction at which inspection is
being made is indicated by use of the appropriate check box.
First inspection is made at one of two alternative stages
whichever has been designated for the subject locality by the VA
regional office. "Special" inspection is checked in the case of
alterations, repairs or additions to existing construction, and the
inspector enters a brief description of the stage of construction in
the blank lines provided. Reinspection is checked in all cases
wherein a previous report has indicated "Reinspection Required".
Under "Condition of Construction at this Inspection", the
appropriate condition or conditions are checked in accordance
with the following:
Condition "A." (No evidence of noncompliance observed) is
checked if the work has progressed to the inspection stage being
reported upon and has been completed in accordance with plans,
specifications and Minimum Property Requirements. When this
condition is indicated, no further entries are made in Item 1 of the
form.
If variations are observed, condition "B", "C", "D" or "E", or a
combination thereof is checked as appropriate. In these instances
the specific variations are listed in the blank lines provided and
itemized by use of the letters "B", "C", "D" or "E", as they may
apply. Where appropriate, specific reference to sections of the
regulations should be indicated. If additional space is required,
the carbons may be reversed and the back of the form used.
Condition "B." (Substitutions or deviations) is reported where
variations from plans and specifications and/or deviations from
the applicable Minimum Property Requirements are found to
exist, regardless of whether or not costs are affected. When the
builder is under contract with a veteran owner, a change order
signed by the veteran must be exhibited if this condition is to be
checked. In these cases the substitution or deviation is listed with
the notation "per veteran's change order".

Condition "E." (Dwelling habitable, but completion of certain
improvements will be delayed by conditions beyond control) is
reported only at third inspection or thereafter; e.g. when all
building improvements are complete except a concrete driveway,
walk and steps, which cannot be poured because of freezing
weather.
When noncompliance, condition "C", has been checked at first
or second inspection, the inspector indicates whether the item to
be corrected or completed will be inspected at the next regular
inspection or whether reinspection will be required. The check
boxes at the bottom of Item 1 are used for this purpose. In these
cases reinspection is required when the work to be inspected will
be concealed before the next regular inspection. When
noncompliance or incomplete work, condition "C" or "E", is
reported at third inspection "Reinspection Required" is checked
in all cases.

ITEM 3. This item is used for reporting findings revealed by
an additional inspection occasioned by the requirement for
Reinspection made on a previous report. Entries are made in the
manner prescribed under Items 1 and 2 above.
ITEM 4. When condition "E" has been checked under Item
1 or 3, the inspector enters an estimate of the cost of finishing the
incomplete onsite work and the expected date of completion.
The cost of any incomplete offsite work is not included.
ITEM 5. All inspection reports (First, Second, Third,
Special or Reinspection) are completed insofar as the inspector is
concerned by execution of the certification. It is to be noted that
the certification is so worded that final acceptance and approval
is not indicated at any stage. This affords the inspector or
regional office construction analyst the opportunity of reporting
noncompliance which may have been overlooked at a previous
inspection.
SUBMISSION OF REPORT. An unapproved copy of all
reports is left at the job site for the convenience of the builder.
One copy is retained by the inspector for his or her case file. The
remaining copy is forwarded directly to the Valuation Officer,
VA Regional Loan Center.
RECOMMENDATION TO VALUATION OFFICER, VA
REGIONAL LOAN CENTER. When a report shows
"substitutions or deviations" it must be submitted together with
an itemized statement by the inspector showing dollar differences
in construction cost occasioned by such changes.

Condition "C." (Noncompliance, builder will comply without
delay) is reported when unapproved variations are found and the
builder is willing and able to satisfactorily correct or complete the
work during the normal course of construction.
VA FORM 26-1839, XXX XXXX

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