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(v) Elevators must be working and safe. (h) Interior air quality—( 1 ) Performance requirement. The dwelling unit must be free of pollutants in the air at levels that threaten the health of the occupants. (2) Acceptability criteria. (i) The dwelling unit must be free from dangerous levels of air pollution from carbon monoxide, sewer gas, fuel gas, dust, and other harmful pollutants . (ii) There must be adequate air circulation in the dwelling unit. (iii) Bathroom areas must have one openable window or other adequate exhaust ventilation . (iv) Any room used for sleeping must have at least one window . If the window is designed to be openable, the window must work. (i) Water supply—{ 1 ) Performance requirement. The water supply must be free from contamination . (2) Acceptability criteria. The dwelling unit must be served by an approvable public or private water supply that is sanitary and free from contamination. 0 ) Lead-based paint performance requirement. The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U . S . C . 4821846), the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U . S .C . 4851856), and implementing regulations at part 35 , subparts A , B, M, and R of this title apply to units assisted under this part. (k) Access performance requirement. The dwelling unit must be able to be used and maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties . The building must provide an alternate means of exit in case of fire (such as fire stairs or egress through windows) . (1) Site and Neighborhood—( 1 ) Performance requirement. The site and neighborhood must be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other dangers to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants. (2) Acceptability criteria. The site and neighborhood may not be subject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or manmade, such as dangerous walks or steps; instability; flooding, poor drainage, septic tank back-ups or sewage hazards ; mudslides ; abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust; excessive noise, vibration or vehicular traffic ; excessive accumulations of trash; vermin or rodent infestation; or fire hazards . (m) Sanitary condition—( 1 ) Performance requirement. The dwelling unit and its equipment must be in sanitary condition.