National Healthy Housing Standard
May 2014
By: American Public Health Association, National Center for Healthy Housing
https://www.apha.org/-/media/files/pdf/factsheets/national_healthy_housing_standard.ashx?la=en&hash=2327FDCB656995F0AA232E5DBDF39131F2E33C4A
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These model policy statements provide a template to help cities, counties, and states maintain a healthy housing stock. It includes minimum performance standards as well as “stretch” standards, for places that want to adopt more stringent regulations. Policies cover seven themes:
- Duties of Owners and Occupants
- Structures, Facilities, Plumbing, and Space Requirements
- Safety and Personal Security
- Lighting and Electrical Systems
- Thermal Comfort, Ventilation, and Energy Efficiency
- Moisture Control, Solid Waste, and Pest Management
- Chemical and Radiological Agents.