A07 ATTACHMENT 0051 TE 5.7 Self Help Program.pdf

SELF-HELP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

I. ELECTRICAL

A. Replace broken globes on light fixtures.

B. Replace accessible burned out light bulbs and fluorescent tubes and starters.

C. Replace cracked or broken switch or outlet plates.

D. Reset tripped breakers.

E. Operate reset buttons.

F. Repair appliance cords and plugs.

G. Clean light fixtures.

H. Conserve utilities.

I. Maintain personally owned appliances and accept financial responsibility for their installation, connection, repair, disconnection and dismounting.

J. Replace filters in range hoods.

II. PLUMBING AND UTILITIES

A. Clean and replace furnace filters

B. Unstop drains with a rubber suction cup plunger.

C. Repair washer in faucets.

D. Adjust float rods in commode.

E. Replace toilet tank fill valve.

F. Relight hot water tanks.

G. Replace broken or missing faucet handles.

H. Tighten or replace loose or missing floor drain covers.

III. CARPENTRY

A. Reset nails.

TE 5.7 Self Help Program

B. Refasten and replace coat hooks and closet shelves.

C. Oil hinges.

D. Lubricate door hardware with graphite.

E. Tighten loose screws.

F. Remove and replace caulking around doors, windows, bathtubs, and showers.

G. Patch holes in screens.

H. Tighten brackets on window shades and venetian blinds, and curtain rods.

I. Install curtain and traverse rods (these rods either become government property and remain in place upon termination of quarters, or occupant must restore walls to condition prior to installation.

Installation by occupant is subject to inspection.) Rods will not be installed on any wood trim or occupant will be charged for replacement of wood.

J. Replace door stops.

K. Remove, clean, store, and reinstall insect screens and door sashes.

L. Cover scratches in wood trim and doors with matching stain.

M. Remove nails and fill holes, touch up paint.

IV. GROUNDS

A. Police grounds, including lawn mowing, trimming, watering, and removing leaves and other debris.

B. Fill holes and reseed bare areas.

C. Edge and fertilize lawns.

D. Shear formal hedges.

E. Cut back vines that may cause damage to or interfere with gutters, downspouts, windows, doors, screens, roofs, or other structural parts of buildings, or that interfere with ventilation or exterior painting operations.

F. Trim branches on trees and shrubs less than ¾ inches diameter which overhang walks, driveways, doorways, or roofs.

G. Replace trees and shrubs damaged by occupant, including those destroyed by children or pets, prior to moving from assigned quarters.

H. Fill ruts and eroded areas along sidewalks, driveways, patios and similar areas.

I. Remove accumulation of oils and greases on pavements.

J. Remove ice and snow from driveways, carports, and similar areas giving direct access to family quarters, using approved chemicals and sands or by shoveling.

K. Maintain splash blocks in proper position under downspouts to deflect rainwater away from building.

L. Hose down exterior walls to remove accumulated dirt and dust and to improve the appearance of the building.

V. OTHER

A. Set mouse traps.