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(e) Thermal environment—( 1 ) Performance requirement. The dwelling unit must have and be capable of maintaining a thermal environment healthy for the human body . (2) Acceptability criteria. ( i ) There must be a safe system for heating the dwelling unit (and a safe cooling system, where present) . The system must be in proper operating condition . The system must be able to provide adequate heat (and cooling , if applicable) , either directly or indirectly , to each room , in order to assure a healthy living environment appropriate to the climate . (ii ) The dwelling unit must not contain unvented room heaters that burn gas, oil , or kerosene . Electric heaters are acceptable . (f) Illumination and electricity—( 1 ) Performance requirement. Each room must have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety of occupants . The dwelling unit must have sufficient electrical sources so occupants can use essential electrical appliances . The electrical fixtures and wiring must ensure safety from fire . (2 ) Acceptability criteria. (i ) There must be at least one window in the living room and in each sleeping room . (ii ) The kitchen area and the bathroom must have a permanent ceiling or wall light fixture in proper operating condition . The kitchen area must also have at least one electrical outlet in proper operating condition. ( iii ) The living room and each bedroom must have at least two electrical outlets in proper operating condition . Permanent overhead or wall-mounted light fixtures may count as one of the required electrical outlets. (g) Structure and materials—( 1 ) Performance requirement. The dwelling unit must be structurally sound . The structure must not present any threat to the health and safety of the occupants and must protect the occupants from the environment . ( 2) Acceptability criteria. (i) Ceilings , walls , and floors must not have any serious defects such as severe bulging or leaning, large holes, loose surface materials, severe buckling, missing parts, or other serious damage . (ii ) The roof must be structurally sound and weathertight . ( iii) The exterior wall structure and surface must not have any serious defects such as serious leaning, buckling, sagging, large holes , or defects that may result in air infiltration or vermin infestation . (iv) The condition and equipment of interior and exterior stairs, halls , porches, walkways, etc . , must not present a danger of tripping and falling . For example, broken or missing steps or loose boards are unacceptable .