12.3.4.4 Start of Construction Date

A. The inspector will report the date of initial construction start and the date of the start of permanent construction on form HUD-95379.

1. The date of the initial construction start, used for recording and reporting purposes, is the "start of construction" as used in connection with labor standards and prevailing wage requirements. This is defined as the beginning of initial site clearance and preparation, provided these activities are pursued diligently and are followed, without appreciable delay, by other construction activities.

2. The date recorded as the start of permanent construction, used for the purpose of determining the earning of the inspection fee, will correspond to the first day that permanent on-site building elements were put into place, such as footings and/or foundations, pilings, utility lines, etc.

3. While excavation is an integral part of foundation work, it does not constitute a start of permanent construction.