One of those answers is found in the fha loan appraisal guidelines and is a general rule for all fha appraisals.
Fha floor furnace.
Generally speaking a heating system must provide for healthful and comfortable living conditions regardless of what type of system it is or what type of fuel it uses.
The fha handbook has no specific requirements regarding air conditioning other than it must work if it is present.
The following information is true of fha loans in general and not limited to the fha 203k.
In hud 4000 1 we learn the following about the appraisal requirements for heating systems and central air conditioning units.
The floor furnace issue has been a misunderstood issue for as long as i can remember.
Be positioned near the floor especially in elderly projects or in units for the handicapped.
Call a professional to evaluate.
Their is no repairs that can be done the brick should be removed and replaced.
Mrcool 70 000 btu 95 afue upflow horizontal multi speed low nox gas furnace with 17 5 in.
Open flame radiant space heaters shall not be used.
Central heating equipment shall be retrofitted with energy conservation.
I have a house with a floor furnace can we keep it or must it be replaced with another type of furnace.
2 open flame heaters.
Federal housing administration fha loans must meet safety security and soundness standards which includes areas like roofs electrical water heaters and property access among others.
All non conventional heating systems such as space heaters and others must comply with local jurisdictional guidelines.
Serious issue possible fha concern this wood rot found just below the roof is caused from rain water or ice build up in the winter.
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However there are detailed guidelines for the heating system.