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MEMO
#1017: Defining Exterior Versus Interior Debris - 10/27/02
We understand
that inspectors and contractors may find that they have some
difficulty determining whether debris items at a property
should be reported as interior or exterior debris. In an effort
to eliminate some of the confusion on this topic, we offer
the following clarification regarding definitions of exterior
and interior debris. Please review these definitions and ensure
that your updates and removal of debris are consistent with
them.
Interior
Debris - Any debris item that is in the main building on the
property or in a secure outbuilding (even if the outbuilding
is secured with existing locks) is considered interior debris.
Exterior
Debris - Any debris item that is outside (in the yard, on
a porch or deck that is not enclosed, etc.) or in an unsecure
outbuilding (missing doors/windows, missing locks preventing
doors from being secured) that does not provide direct access
to the main building, that can be seen from the street, or
that creates the possibility of a citation is considered exterior
debris.
Categorizing
debris according to these definitions will reduce the number
of disputed reports, mortgagor complaints, and return trips.
If you
have any questions about these definitions, please contact
your Regional Coordinator.
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