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February 11, 2016

ASTM Publishes Updated PCA Standard

By Aaron Kovan, LEED AP

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: THE UPDATED ASTM E2018-15 STANDARD GUIDE FOR PCA’S

ASTM recently published ASTM E2018-15, the update to the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments (PCA). Revisions involved the simplification and reorganization of existing guidance, new definitions, and the elimination of the recommended table of contents. The standard’s ADA checklist was also updated to reflect changes published in 2010, and a screening checklist for the preliminary evaluation of compliance with Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) requirements was introduced. Additionally, the previous version of E2018 (ASTM E 2018-08) included out-of-scope considerations noted in various sections; these have now been consolidated into Section 11.

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About the Authors

Aaron Kovan, LEED AP

Aaron Kovan, LEED AP

Executive Director - Building Sciences
Executive Director of the Building Science Division, Aaron Kovan, LEED AP is responsible for the overall quality and consistency of Property Condition Reports which includes efforts in quality assurance, quality control, staff training, process and policy development and implementation, as well as managing client relationships. Mr. Kovan has more than 15 years of experience in the engineering, environmental, construction, and development fields. He has successfully managed projects of varying property types, including; institutional, retail, assisted living, and multifamily residential throughout the country. Mr. Kovan is trained as an Architect and has worked as a General Contractor, Developer, and Subcontractor. As Technical Director, he draws on this diverse knowledge base and experience in the residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial environments in order to be a major contribution to Partner Engineering and Science’s national team.

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