25H - AGMT - PERMANENT HOUSING FOR PPL WITH HIV AND AIDS

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EXHIBIT O HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS (24 CFR 574.310 (B) TITLE 24-- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER VIII -- OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING -- FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND SECTION 202 DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) PART 882 -- SECTION 8 CERTIFICATE AND MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS - -Table of Contents Subpart A -- Applicability, Scope and Basic Policies Sec. 882.109 Housing quality standards. Housing used In this program shall meet the Performance Requirements set forth in this section. In addition, the housing shall meet the Acceptability Criteria set forth in this section except for such variations as are proposed by the PHA and approved by HUD. Local climatic or geological conditions or local codes are examples which may justify such variations. (a) Sanitary facilities (1) Performance requirement, The dwelling unit shall include its own sanitary facilities which are in proper operating condition, can be used in privacy, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. (2) Acceptability criteria. A flush toilet in a separate, private room, a fixed basin with hot and cold running water, and a shower or tub with hot and cold running water shall be present in the dwelling unit, all in proper operating condition. These facilities shall utilize an approved public or private disposal system. (b) Food preparation and refuse disposal (1) Performance requirement The dwelling unit shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary (e.g.. garbage cans). (2) Acceptability criteria. The unit shall contain the following equipment in proper operating condition: cooking stove or range and a refrigerator of appropriate size for the unit, supplied by either the Owner or the Family, and a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water. The sink shall drain into an approved public or private system. Adequate space for the storage, preparation and serving of food shall be provided. (c) Space and security (1) Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall afford the Family adequate space and security. (2) Acceptability criteria. The dwelling unit shall contain a living room, kitchen area, and bathroom. The dwelling unit shall contain at least one bedroom or living /sleeping room of appropriate size for each two persons. Persons of opposite sex, other than husband and wife or very young children, shall not be required to occupy the same bedroom or living /sleeping room. Exterior doors and windows accessible from outside the unit shall be lockable. (d) Thermal environment (1) Performance requirement. The dwelling unit shall have and be capable of maintaining a thermal environment healthy for the human body. (2) Acceptability criteria. The dwelling unit shall contain safe heating and/or cooling facilities which are in proper operating condition and can provide adequate heat and /or cooling to each room in the dwelling unit appropriate for the climate to assure a healthy living environment. Unvented room heaters which burn gas, oil or kerosene are unacceptable, (e) Illumination and electricity (1) Performance requirement. Each room shall have adequate natural or artificial Illumination to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety of occupants. Sufficient electrical sources shall be provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from fire. 15 25H -17