7485.2 REV-1 CHG 2

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CHAPTER 5. DWELLING UNITS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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5-1 GENERAL. Modernization done in dwelling units shall be

consistent with the MPS, and provide safe, secure, healthful

and attractive environments for tenants including:

a\. Residential facilities and utilities;

b\. Protection from fire, accident, structural and

health hazards;

c\. Security from forcible entry;

d\. Spaces sized and arranged for comfortable and

convenient use; and

e\. Privacy from exterior noise, adjacent dwelling units

and public spaces.

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5-1 3/93

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7485.2 REV-1 CHG 2

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CHAPTER 5. DWELLING UNITS

SECTION 1: MANDATORY STANDARDS

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5-2. ENTRANCE, LIVING AND DINING AREAS. Each dwelling unit

shall have standard unit entry, general family living,

interior recreation and dining. Dwelling unit entrances

shall be free from drafts and/or water penetration. For

technical requirements, see Chapter 9.

NOTE: Dining area may be provided in either the kitchen

area or the general living area.

5-3. KITCHENS. Each dwelling unit shall have a specific kitchen

space for food preparation, serving and after-meal clean-up.

a\. Sinks. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a

kitchen sink with water-proof backsplash. Sinks shall

be in safe and sanitary condition, anchored and free of

cracks, holes or material deterioration. Sinks shall

be supplied with hot and cold water. Existing sinks

shall be retrofitted with energy conservation devices

that are cost-effective, such as:

o Water saving devices; or

o Faucet flow restrictors.

When new sinks are provided, they should have the

following features:

o Stainless steel basin;

o Single faucet washerless controls;

o Continuous and preformed backsplashes and edging;

o Basket strainer; and

o Hot water flow limited to .5 gpm; maximum 3 gpm

total flow.

b\. Stove/Ovens. When provided by the PHA, it shall be a

free-standing four-burner stove and oven with a

non-flamable wainscot on all sides of abutting vertical

surfaces in each dwelling unit. Where a stove is not

provided, there shall be a 36 inch wide space and

adequate utility supply. PHA-provided stove/ovens

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3/93 5-2

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7485.2 REV-1 CHG 2

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shall be in safe and sanitary condition, have operable

pilots and controls, and be free of any gas leakage.

Ranges located under wall cabinets shall be fitted with

either a range hood or a metal protector. The metal

protector shall be comprised of a minimum of 1/4 inch

asbestos millboard or any other material with equal or

higher properties of fire resistance and heat absorbance,

covered with a minimum 28 gauge sheet metal. When

range hoods are provided, they shall be anchored

securely to the wall and be a maximum of 30 inches

above the range top. New stoves and ovens shall have

pilotless operation.

c\. Refrigerators. If provided by the PHA, each dwelling

unit shall have a refrigerator with a freezer. Where a

refrigerator is not provided by the PHA, there shall be

a 36 inch wide space and adequate utility supply

provided to the unit. This space shall be within 6 ft.

of a grounded outlet. PHA-provided refrigerators shall

be operable, in safe and sanitary condition and free of

any refrigerant leaks.

d\. Food and Equipment Storage. Each dwelling unit shall

be provided with storage cabinets for food and equipment.

Storage cabinets and units shall be in sound and

sanitary condition. New or replacement kitchen cabinets

may be provided at the discretion of the PHA, if

needed.

\(1\) Hardware. Hardware shall be secured in place and

operable. When replacing existing storage units,

hardware and anchoring systems, the material

should be chosen for maximum durability under

intense use. Cabinet materials shall be in accordance

with the requirements of ANSI A161.1 \"Minimum

Construction Performance Standards for Kitchen

Cabinets.\"

\(2\) Cabinets Mounted Above Stoves. Metal or unprotected

wood cabinets mounted above stoves shall

have a minimum clearance of 30 inches. The clearance

may be reduced to 24 inches when the underside

is protected with a fire-resistant material

meeting the relevant fire codes.

e\. Counter Work Space. Each dwelling unit shall have

countertop surfaces constructed of materials that are

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5-3 3/93

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7485.2 REV-1 CHG 2

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easily cleaned, are waterproof and will withstand

frequent cleaning. Surfaces shall be plastic laminate

that is securely bonded to a 5/8 inch water resistant

plywood or particle board core. Countertops shall have

water proof backsplashes on all sides abutting vertical

surfaces. New back and endsplashes shall be covered

with plastic laminate. Dwelling units with less than

two bedrooms shall be provided with a minimum of 30

inches of continuous counter space. Two-, three- and

four-bedroom units shall have a minimum of 36 inches of

continuous counter space. Larger units shall have a

minimum of 42 inches. Countertops shall be in sound

and sanitary condition, free of holes, cracks, water

penetration or material deterioration. Joints abutting

vertical surfaces shall be tight and sealed;

NOTE: If kitchens are substantially rehabilitated and

only where existing space permits, counter space shall

be provided as outlined in the HUD Minimum Property

Standards handbook 4910.1. In all cases, provision of

counter area is dependent on available, existing space.

Walls shall not be moved to meet the requirements in

\"e\" above.

5-4. BATHROOMS. Each dwelling unit shall have sanitary and bathing

facilities that may be used with privacy. Access to the

bathroom should not be through a habitable room, except in

one-bedroom and efficiency units.

a\. Lavatories. Each dwelling unit shall have a lavatory.

Lavatories shall be in safe and sanitary condition,

anchored, free of cracks, holes or material

deterioration. Lavatories shall be supplied with hot

and cold water.

\(1\) Existing Lavatories. They shall be retrofitted with

energy conservation devices that are cost-effective,

such as:

o Water saving devices; or

o Faucet flow restrictors.

\(2\) New lavatories. Where provided new, they shall have

the following features:

o Porcelain on steel or cast construction;

o Single faucet washerless controls

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o Continuous and preformed backsplashes and

edging;

o Mechanical waste fitting; and

o Devices that limit hot water flow to

recommended .5 gpm; maximum 3 gpm total

flow.

b\. Toilets. Each dwelling unit shall have a toilet located

within the primary bathroom of the dwelling unit.

Toilets shall be operable, in safe and sanitary

condition, adequately anchored, free of cracks, holes or

material deterioration, and supplied with water at

adequate pressure. Toilets shall be retrofitted with

water saving devices that are cost-effective.

c\. Bathing Facilities. Each dwelling unit shall have a

permanent bathtub or recessed shower with all adjacent

walls adequately protected from water damage. Bathtub

or shower bottom surfaces shall have slip-resistant

surfaces. For technical requirements for wall and floor

finishes, see paragraph 10-6. Bathtubs or showers shall

be in sound and sanitary condition, stable and

adequately anchored, and free of cracks, holes, or

material deterioration. Abutment and adjoining surfaces

shall be sealed and caulked. Units shall be supplied

with hot and cold water with adequate pressure. Showers

shall be retrofitted with energy conservation devices

that are cost-effective, such as:

o Water saving devices; or

o Flow restrictors for shower heads.

NOTE: Free-standing metal or plastic showers are not

acceptable and must be replaced.

\(1\) New Bathtubs. These shall be porcelain enamel on

steel or cast iron or constructed of fiberglass

reinforced plastic. The finished product shall meet

the standards set forth in Porcelain Enameled Formed

Steel Plumbing Fixtures, ANSI A112.19.4.1977 and Use

of Materials Bulletin No. 73, Plastic Bathtubs,

Plastic Shower Stalls and Receptors. Also see

paragraph 10-6d(2) for wall finishes, including

shower walls.

When new bathing facilities are provided, they shall

have the following features:

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o Shower units mounted with the wall or hidden on

the surface of the wall;

o Single lever washerless bathtub fixture and/or

shower control;

o Shower faucet flow restrictors that limit water

use to recommended 3 gpm maximum;

o Shower flow restrictors that limit hot water use

to 3 gpm; and

o Access panels for bathtubs and showers.

\(2\) Selection of Bathtubs or Showers. PHA determination

should be based on a cost benefit analysis that

considers the expected longevity in the specific

social and physical environment involved. The

cost-effectiveness should reflect the serviceability,

initial installation costs, repairs from cigarette

burns or vandalism and longevity based on the

experiences of the PHA itself as well as of other

similar PHAs. In making its determination, the PHA

may choose to have a flexible policy that may favor

one material or system for elderly tenants and

another for families with children.

d\. Bathroom Accessories. Bathrooms shall have the

following accessories:

\(1\) Space for a tenant-provided soap dish at

lavatory. When space does not exist, securely

anchored walltype;

\(2\) Towel bar convenient to washing and bathing

facilities;

\(3\) Toilet paper holder at toilet;

\(4\) Shower curtain rod or enclosure at shower;

\(5\) Securely anchored grab bar/soap dish at bathtub

or shower; and

\(6\) Mirror and medicine cabinet or equivalent

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3/93 5-6

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enclosed storage.

Note: New soap dishes, cup holders and towel bars should

be ceramic, stainless or chromed steel.

5-5. BEDROOMS. All bedrooms shall be accessible from a corridor

or hallway within the dwelling unit. Access shall not be

through a kitchen or other bedrooms.

5-6. STORAGE.

a\. Clothes Storage. Bedrooms shall have closets for

clothes storage. Closets shall have a door, accessible

rod, clear space below for hanging clothes and a shelf

above the rod. For technical requirements on doors, see

Chapter 10.

b\. General Storage. Where space permits, dwelling units

shall have space for storage of items and equipment that

supplements required storage in bedrooms and the

kitchen.

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7485.2 REV-1 CHG 2

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SECTION 2: PROJECT SPECIFIC STANDARDS

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5-2B. RESERVED.

5-3B. KITCHENS.

a\. Reserved.

b\. Reserved.

c\. Reserved.

d\. Food and Equipment Storage. Where existing space permits

and current storage facilities have deteriorated to the

degree that replacement is necessary, the following

storage area allotments may be provided:

Storage Area Number of Bedrooms

in Sq. ft.

0 1 2 3 4+

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Minimum Shelf Area 24 30 38 44 50

Minimum Drawer Area 4 6 8 10 12

NOTE:

\(1\) Enlarging kitchens by moving walls or partitions to

fulfill the above requirements for storage is not

permitted.

\(2\) A minimum of one-third of the required area shall be

located in base or wall cabinets and a minimum of 60

percent of the required area shall be enclosed by cabinet

doors.

\(3\) Wall cabinets above refrigerators and shelf area over 74

inches high shall not be counted as required storage.

\(4\) Inside corner cabinets shall be counted as 50 percent of

the shelf area. When revolving shelves are used, the

actual shelf area may be counted.

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\(5\) Drawer area in excess of the required area may be counted

as shelf area if drawers are at least 6 inches in depth.

5-4B. RESERVED.

5-5B. RESERVED.

5-6B. RESERVED.

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5-9 3/93