STRAIGHT TALK CLINIC, INC. 2 -2015

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Where lead -based paint on chewable surfaces is identified, covering or removal of the paint surface in accordance with 24 CFR 35.24(b)(2)(0) shall be required in accordance with Sec. 882.209(h) or Sec. 882.211 (b) and (c), as appropriate, and correction shall be completed within the time limits set forth in paragraph (1)(3) of this section. (5) Abatement without testing. In lieu of the procedures set forth in (4) above, the PHA may at its discretion, forego testing and require the owner to abate all interior and exterior chewable surfaces in accordance with the method set out at 25 CFR 35.24(b)(2)(ii). (6) Tenant protection. The owner shall take appropriate action to protect tenants from hazards associated with abatement procedures. (7) Records. The PHA shall keep a copy of each inspection report for at least three years. If a unit requires testing or if the unit requires treatment of chewable surfaces based on the testing, the PHA shall keep indefinitely the test results and, if applicable, the owner certification of treatment. The records shall indicate which chewable surfaces in units have been tested and which chewable surfaces in the units have been treated. If records establish that certain chewable surfaces were tested or tested and treated in accordance with the standards prescribed in this section, such chewable surfaces do not have to be tested or treated at any subsequent time. (j) Access (1) Performance requirement. The dwelling unit shall be useable and capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties, and the building shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire. (2) Acceptability criteria. The dwelling unit shall be useable and capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties. The building shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire (such as fire stairs of egress through windows). (k) Site and neighborhood (1) Performance requirement. The site and neighborhood shall be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other hazards to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants. (2) Acceptability criteria. The site and neighborhood shall not be subject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or manmade, such as dangerous walks, steps, instability, flooding, poor drainage, septic tank back -ups, sewage hazards or mudslides; abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust; excessive noise, vibration or vehicular traffic; excessive accumulations of trash; vermin or rodent infestation; or fire hazards. (1) Sanitary condition (1) Performance requirement. The unit and its equipment shall be in sanitary condition. (2) Acceptability criteria. The units and its equipment shall be free of vermin and rodent infestation. (m) Congregate Housing (1) Performance requirement. The foregoing standards shall apply except for paragraph (b) of this section and the requirement in paragraph (c)(2) of this section for a kitchen area. In addition, the following standards shall apply: (1) The unit shall contain a refrigerator of appropriate size. (2) The sanitary facilities described in paragraph (a) of this section shall be contained within the unit. (3) The central dining facility and central kitchen shall be located within the building or housing complex and be accessible to the occupants of the congregate units, and shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner by a food service or persons other than the occupants and shall be for the primary use of occupants of the congregate units and be sufficient in size to accommodate the occupants. 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). (n) Independent Group Residence (1) Performance requirement. The foregoing standards shall apply except for paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (f), (k), and (m) of this section. In addition, the following standards shall apply: (1) The unit shall contain and have ready access to a flush toilet which can be used in privacy, a fixed basin with hot and cold running water, and a shower and /or tub equipped with hot and cold running water all in proper operating condition and adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human wastes. These facilities shall utilize an approved public or private disposal system, and shall be sufficient in number so that they need not be shared by more than four occupants. Those units accommodating physically handicapped occupants with wheelchairs or other special equipment shall provide access to all sanitary facilities, and shall provide, as appropriate to needs of the occupants, basins and toilets of appropriate height; grab bars to toilets, showers and /or bathtubs; shower seats; and adequate space for movement. (2) The unit shall contain suitable space to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner. A cooking stove or range, a refrigerator(s) of appropriate size and in sufficient quantity for the number of occupants, and a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water shall be present in proper operating condition. The sink shall drain into an approved private or public system. Adequate space for the storage, preparation and serving of food shall be provided. There shall be adequate facilities and 17