24 C.F.R. § 883.310
§ 883.310 Property standards. (24 CFR Part 883)
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(a) New Construction. Projects must comply with: (1) [Reserved] (2) In the case of manufactured homes, the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, pursuant to Title VI of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and 24 CFR part 3280; (3) In the case of congregate or single room occupant housing, the appropriate HUD guidelines and standards, (4) HUD requirements pursuant to Section 209 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for projects for the elderly or the handicapped; (5) HUD requirements pertaining to noise abatement and control; and (6) Applicable state and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. (b) Substantial Rehabilitation. Projects must comply with: (1) [Reserved] (2) In the case of congregate or single room occupant housing, the appropriate HUD guidelines and standards, (3) HUD requirements pursuant to Section 209 of the HCD Act for projects for the elderly or the handicapped; (4) HUD requirements pertaining to noise abatement and control; (5) The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations at part 35, subparts A, B, H, and R of this title. (6) Applicable State and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. (c) Smoke detectors—(1) Performance requirement. After October 30, 1992, each dwelling unit must include at least one battery-operated or hard-wired smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each level of the unit. If the unit is occupied by hearing-impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system, designed for hearing-impaired persons, in each bedroom occupied by a hearing-impaired person. (2) Acceptability criteria. The smoke detector must be located, to the extent practicable, in a hallway adjacent to a bedroom, unless the unit is occupied by a hearing-impaired person, in which case each bedroom occupied by a hearing-impaired person must have an alarm system connected to the smoke detector installed in the hallway.
Under 24 CFR Part 883 § 883.310, housing projects covered by this program must meet a layered set of construction and safety standards that vary depending on the type of work performed and the population served. New construction must satisfy applicable federal standards for manufactured homes, congregate or single-room occupancy housing, projects for elderly or disabled residents, noise abatement, and all relevant state and local codes. Substantial rehabilitation projects carry a similar set of requirements, with the addition of lead-based paint hazard rules. Across both categories, every dwelling unit must have at least one functioning smoke detector on each level, with specialized alarm systems required in bedrooms occupied by hearing-impaired residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of projects subject to 24 CFR Part 883 § 883.310 generally ensure that construction and rehabilitation work is reviewed against the full checklist of applicable federal, state, and local standards before and during project development. For properties serving elderly, disabled, or hearing-impaired residents, compliant operators pay particular attention to the specialized HUD requirements under Section 209 of the Housing and Community Development Act and the smoke detector alarm provisions for hearing-impaired occupants. Compliant operators also maintain documentation showing that smoke detectors are installed on every level of each unit and are in proper working condition, with hallway placement observed to the extent practicable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in housing covered by 24 CFR Part 883 § 883.310 have an interest in knowing that their unit is required to meet federal, state, and local construction and safety standards, including functioning smoke detectors on every level of the dwelling. Hearing-impaired tenants are specifically entitled under this provision to have alarm systems designed for their needs installed in their bedrooms. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these requirements may consider documenting the conditions, raising the issue with their property manager, contacting the relevant HUD field office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for information about available complaint and enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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