A Good Place to Live - Housing Quality Standards
3. Bathroom

The Bathroom Must Have:

Ceiling
A ceiling that is in good condition
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* NOT acceptable are large cracks or holes that allow drafts, severe bulging, large amounts of loose or falling surface materials such as plaster.

Window
A window that opens or a working exhaust fan.

Lock
A lock that works on all windows and doors that can be reached from the outside, a common public hallway, a fire escape, porch or other outside place that can be reached from the ground.

Toilet
A flush toilet that works.

Tub or Shower
A tub shower with hot and cold running water.

Floor
A floor that is in good condition.

* Not acceptable are large cracks or holes, missing or warped floor boards or covering that could cause someone to trip.

Paint
* A minimal peeling or chipping paint if you have children under the age of six and the house or apartment was built before 1978.

Walls
Walls that are in good condition.

* NOT acceptable are large cracks or holes that allow drafts, severe bulging or leaning, large amounts of loose or falling surface material such as plaster.

Electricity
At least one permanent ceiling or wall light fixture that works.

* NOT acceptable are broken or frayed wiring, light fixtures hanging from wires with no other firm support (such as a chain), missing cover plates on switches or outlets, badly cracked outlets.

Sink
A sink with hot and cold running water.
--- A bathroom will not satisfy this requirement.

You Should Also Think About:
* The size of the bathroom and the amount of privacy.
* The appearance of the toilet, sink, and shower, or tub.
* The appearance of the grout and seal along the floor and where the tub meets the wall.
* The appearance of the floor and walls.
* The size of the hot water heater.
* A cabinet with a mirror.

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