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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 . 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 , 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 .