Space and Security Performance Requirement: The dwelling unit must provide adequate space and security for the family Space and Security Acceptability Criteria: At a minimum, the dwelling unit must have a living room, a kitchen area, and a bathroom The dwelling unit must have at least one bedroom or living/sleeping room for each two persons. […]
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Smoke Detectors
Smoke Detector Performance Requirement: Each dwelling unit must have at least one battery-operated or hard-wired smoke detector, in proper operating condition, on each level of the dwelling unit, including basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Smoke detectors must be installed in accordance with and meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association […]
Site and Neighborhood
Performance Requirement: The site and neighborhood must be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other dangers to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants. Acceptability Criteria: The site and neighborhood may not be subject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or manmade, such as dangerous walks or steps; instability; flooding, poor […]
Sanitary Facilities
Sanitary Facility Performance Requirements: The dwelling unit must include sanitary facilities located in the unit. The sanitary facilities must be in proper operating condition, and adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. The sanitary facilities must be usable in privacy. Sanitary Facility Acceptability Criteria: The bathroom must be located in a separate […]
Sanitary Condition
Sanitary Condition Performance Requirement: The dwelling unit and its equipment must be in sanitary condition Sanitary Condition Acceptability Criteria: The dwelling unit and its equipment must be free of vermin and rodent infestation
Lead-based Paint
Lead-Based Paint Performance Requirement: The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations at part 35, subparts A, B, M, and R of this title apply to units assisted under this part