DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS
OMB Control No. 2900-0788
Respondent Burden: 30 Minutes
Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: 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 38, CFR 1.576 for
routine uses (for example: Authorizing release of information to Congress when requested for statistical purposes) as 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 - VA, 17VA26, Loan Guaranty Fee
Personnel and Program Participant Records - VA, and published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
PROPERTY ADDRESS
(Include City and State)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF LENDER OR SPONSOR
1. EXCAVATION
2. FOUNDATIONS
3. CHIMNEYS
4. FIREPLACES
Bearing soil, type
Footings concrete mix
Piers material and reinforcing
Window areaways
Waterproofing
Termite protection
Special foundations
Flue lining material
Vents
(material and size) gas or oil heater
Additional information
Material
Fireplace facing
Type
Additional information
Additional information
Basement space ground cover
Footing drains
insulation
Prefabricated (make and size)
Heater flue size Fireplace flue size
Ash dump and clean-out
lining hearth mantel
water heater
solid fuel gas-burning
circulator
(make and size)
foundation vents
Basement entrance areaway
Girders material and sizes Sills material
Columns material and sizes
Interior foundation wall material
Reinforcing
Party foundation wall
Foundation wall material
strength psi Reinforcing
INSTRUCTIONS
1. For additional information on how this form is to be submitted, number of copies,
etc., see the instructions in the VA Lender's Handbook.
2. Describe all materials and equipment to be used, whether or not shown on the
drawings, by marking an X in each appropriate check-box and entering the
information called for each space. If space is inadequate, enter "See misc." and
describe under item 27 or on an attached sheet. The use of paint containing more
than the percentage of lead by weight permitted by law is prohibited.
3. Work not specifically described or shown will not be considered unless required,
then the minimum acceptable will be assumed. Work exceeding minimum
requirements cannot be considered unless specifically described.
4. Include no alternates, "or equal" phrases, or contradictory items. (Consideration of
a request for acceptance of substitute materials or equipment is not thereby
precluded.)
5. Include signatures required at the end of this form.
6. The construction shall be completed in compliance with the related drawings and
specifications, as amended during processing. The specifications include this
Description of Materials and the applicable Minimum Property Requirements.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER
UNDER CONSTRUCTION CASE NO.
26-1852
VA FORM
OCT 2018
Page 1 of 6Retain this record for three years
SUPERSEDES VA FORM 26-1852, SEP 2018,
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.
RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information to establish the value and or cost of adaptations or new construction before work begins. Title 38 U. S. C. authorizes collections of this
information. We estimate that you will need an average of 30 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 or where to send comments or suggestions about
this form.
