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(n Access; (K) Site and neighborhood ; (L) Sanitary condition; and (M) Smoke detectors . (3 ) All program housing must meet the HQS performance requirements both at commencement of assisted occupancy, and throughout the assisted tenancy. (4)( i) In addition to meeting HQS performance requirements, the housing must meet the acceptability criteria stated in this section, unless variations are approved by HUD . (ii) HUD may approve acceptability criteria variations for the following purposes : (A) Variations which apply standards in local housing codes or other codes adopted by the PHA ; or (B) Variations because of local climatic or geographic conditions . (iii) Acceptability criteria variations may only be approved by HUD pursuant to paragraph (a)(4xii ) of this section if such variations either: (A) Meet or exceed the performance requirements; or (B) Significantly expand affordable housing opportunities for families assisted under the program . (iv) HUD will not approve any acceptability criteria variation if HUD believes that such variation is likely to adversely affect the health or safety of participant families, or severely restrict housing choice . (b) Sanitaryfacilities—( 1 ) Performance requirements. The dwelling unit must include sanitary facilities located in the unit. The sanitary facilities must be in proper operating condition, and adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. The sanitary facilities must be usable in privacy. (2) Acceptability criteria. (i) The bathroom must be located in a separate private room and have a flush toilet in proper operating condition. (ii) The dwelling unit must have a fixed basin in proper operating condition, with a sink trap and hot and cold running water. (iii) The dwelling unit must have a shower or a tub in proper operating condition with hot and cold running water.