GHI staff is in the process of selecting rows of units for the Plumbing Repair and Refurbishment Pilot Program. The purpose of this pilot program is to test technologies, techniques, and processes that can safely and efficiently restore and repair aging plumbing infrastructure within and below our homes. While the exact methods and materials used in broader pipe refurbishment are still being determined, in part, by the results of this pilot program, the following is currently planned in all units that will be involved.
Installing a member-accessible water shut-off valve if one does not currently exist.
Inspecting, repairing, refurbishing, and/or replacing waste pipes in frame homes.
Inspecting, repairing, refurbishing, and/or replacing water supply pipes and waste pipes in masonry homes.
Inspecting interior spaces containing pipe infrastructure and resolving or remediating major issues identified (mold, carpentry issues, etc…)
Removing and replacing cabinetry, countertops, or other interior features to enable access to plumbing infrastructure.
During the pilot program, members will not have physical access to their GHI unit because the water and wastewater services will be interrupted to replace the plumbing infrastructure and the units will be active construction zones. Therefore, this work will displace members. They will not be able to retrieve belongings or use the facilities inside of their GHI units. Volunteer members of the Pilot Program will receive per diem incentive compensation as approved by the Board of Directors on March 15, 2023. The Board of Directors decided that members who participate in the pilot program, shall be compensated as follows:
- A credit of $110 per day shall be applied to the member’s coop fee account for each day they are unable to reside in their unit, including one day for moving out and one day for returning to the unit after repairs are completed.
- A credit of $500 shall be applied to the member’s coop fee account as an incentive to participate in the pilot program.
