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Because installation officials didn&#8217;t ensure that the systems were properly installed, periodically inspected and maintained according to housing codes and standards, inspectors found, there are multiple deficiencies &#8220;that pose a risk of injury or death.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report, released Thursday, also cited some instances of lead-based paint in older family housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DoD Inspector General&#8217;s Office conducted inspections of military family housing and unaccompanied personnel housing at Fort Belvoir and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling earlier this year. 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Recently renovated or newly constructed houses were more compliant with building codes and standards. The unaccompanied housing was built or renovated, on average, 33 years ago, while the family housing was built or renovated, on average, 10 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Fort Belvoir, inspectors examined 16 barracks units in five buildings and 25 family housing units in January. At Anacostia, teams inspected 17 family housing units in eight housing communities\u00a0and 33 unaccompanied housing units in four buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The majority of the deficiencies were caused by improper installation, insufficient inspection\u00a0or inadequate maintenance, the report stated. 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