Form VA Form 26-1839 VA Form 26-1839 Compliance Inspection Report

OMB Approved No. 2900-0041
Respondent Burden: 15 minutes
Expiration Date: XXXXXXXX

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 OF BUILDER

NAME AND ADDRESS OF LENDER (Complete mailing address including ZIP Code)

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 and published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is mandatory.
1. INSPECTION OF ONSITE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS WAS MADE AT INSPECTION STAGE CHECKED BELOW
FIRST
SECOND

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)
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
C. NONCOMPLIANCE-BUILDER WILL
NONCOMPLIANCE OBSERVED
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
REVEALED CONDITION

2. INSPECTION OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

VA FORM
XXX 2014

SIGNATURE OF VALUATION OFFICER, OR DESIGNEE

26-1839

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 26-1839, NOV 2013,
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

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.
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 2. This item is completed when making the regular
HEADING. The following entries are made: Property street
address or lot and block number, builder's name and address and third inspection described in Item 1. Blank lines are provided for
lender's name and address. The case number and veteran's name reporting inspection findings with respect to offsite improvements
such as walks, drives, streets and utilities, specified for the subject
and address are also entered if provided.
property. As in Item 1, condition "A", "B", "C", "D" or "E" is
ITEM 1. The stage of construction at which inspection is checked and a description of the condition written in. Where
being made is indicated by use of the appropriate check box. First incomplete or unsatisfactory work is reported "Reinspection
inspection is made at one of two alternative stages whichever has Required" is checked.
been designated for the subject locality by the VA regional office.
ITEM 3. This item is used for reporting findings revealed by
"Special" inspection is checked in the case of alterations, repairs
or additions to existing construction, and the inspector enters a an additional inspection occasioned by the requirement for
brief description of the stage of construction in the blank lines Reinspection made on a previous report. Entries are made in the
provided. Reinspection is checked in all cases wherein a previous manner prescribed under Items 1 and 2 above.
report has indicated "Reinspection Required".
ITEM 4. When condition "E" has been checked under Item
Under "Condition of Construction at this Inspection", the 1 or 3, the inspector enters an estimate of the cost of finishing the
appropriate condition or conditions are checked in accordance incomplete onsite work and the expected date of completion. The
cost of any incomplete offsite work is not included.
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.

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,

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. VA Regional Loan Center.
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 "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.

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.