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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 8-1: OVERVIEW OF HUD <br /> HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS <br />Note: This document provides an overview of HQS. For more detailed information see the <br />following documents: <br />24 CFR 982.401, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) <br /> <br />Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook, Chapter 10. <br /> <br />HUD Housing Inspection Manual for Section 8 Housing <br /> <br />HUD Inspection Form, form HUD-52580 (3/01) and Inspection Checklist, form <br /> <br />HUD-52580-A (9/00) <br /> <br />Sanitary Facilities <br />The dwelling unit must include sanitary facilities within the unit. The sanitary facilities must be <br />usable in privacy and must be in proper operating condition and adequate for personal <br />cleanliness and disposal of human waste. <br />Food Preparation and Refuse Disposal <br />The dwelling unit must have space and equipment suitable for the family to store, prepare, and <br />serve food in a sanitary manner. <br />Space and Security <br />The dwelling unit must provide adequate space and security for the family. This includes having <br />at least one bedroom or living/sleeping room for each two persons. <br />Thermal Environment <br /> <br />The unit must havea safe system for heating the dwelling unit. Air conditioning is not required <br />but if provided must be in proper operating condition. The dwelling unit must not contain <br />unvented room heaters that burn gas, oil, or kerosene. Portable electric room heaters or kitchen <br />stoves with built-in heating units are not acceptable as a primary source of heat for units located <br />in climatic areas where permanent heat systems are required. <br />Illumination and Electricity <br />Each room must have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor <br />activities and to support the health and safety of occupants. The dwelling unit must have <br />sufficient electrical sources so occupants can use essential electrical appliances. Minimum <br /> <br />04/01/14 <br />Page 8-17 <br /> <br />