Housing Flashcards
Which act began to establish standards for residential housing in California?
The State Tenement House Act in 1909, the Act regulated only tenements such as apartment houses and hotels within cities.
What happened on 1923?
In 1923, the State Tenement House Act, the State Hotel and Lodging Act, and the State Dwelling House Act were combined into the State Housing Act with the enforcement responsibility given to the Commission of Immigration and Housing.
What act began addressing dwelling?
(1917)
The first law to address dwellings was the State Dwelling House Act enacted by the Legislature in 1917
According to the Federal Housing Administration a dwelling is, “any building, structure, or portion thereof” that is “occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families.
What replaced the state housing act?
The State housing law on 1961.
Dwellings, wherever located in the state, were constructed subject to provisions of the State Housing Law. The new law established authority for the Commission of Immigration and Housing to adopt rules and regulations applicable to apartment houses, hotels, and dwellings to carry out the legislative intent.
Name the indoor air pollutants
Radon - keep below 4pCi/l
Molds
Asbestos - permissible exposure limit 0.1 fiber/cc
Formaldehyde
Carbon monoxide competes with oxygen for hemoglobin, death by asphyxia
Accommodations for mass gatherings
no head to head
50 ft2/pp in general area
250 ft2/pp in campground
potable water: 1 pint/pp/hour
fountain 1/5000 pp
toilets 1/100pp
sink 1/100pp
35 ft2 floor area
bed 12” above floor
3 sets clothing//week
clean linen/week
shower 3x/week
100-120 thermostatically controlled water
Briefly describe the substandard housing history
1909 the state tenement house act
1917 state dwelling house act
1923 combined state tenement house, state hotel and lodging, & state dwelling house into State Housing Act
1961 State housing act became the state housing Law
1963 commission of housing and community development was created
1968 Fair housing act
1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act
What are the written housing laws?
Title 15 - Adult institutions
Title 17 Health & Welfare
Title 24 Energy Conservation “Cal build standards code
Title “California building standards regulations” and mobile home parks
State housing laws are under the Divisions 13 part 1.5 commencing at section 17911
What are the minimum sizes for dwellings based on Uniform Housing Code?
At least one 120 sq feet room
all other habitable rooms at least 70 sq feet
for each additional occupant the minimum must increase by 50 square feet
What are some disease that are caused to poor housing?
Cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, etc.
Describe a structurally sounds dwelling:
Contains basic electrical, plumbing, and structure.
Safe building material with fire, water, and sewage disposal.
Free form asbestos and lead pipes or paint.
What are the maintenance and occupancy standards
Mental health
adequate space to control communicable disease (infectious respiratory disease asthma and dermatitis)
Vectors and pests (Cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, lice, mites)
trash removal
lead exposure
proper ventilation (radon and formaldehyde) and heating
Mobile home trailer park standards
trailers/acre (10’ clearance)
* Roads 18’ wide
* Potable Water
* 100 gal/day for connected units
* 50 gal/day for non-connected units
* Sewage treatment plant:
* 100 gal/space/day
* Refuse:
* 30 gal/space, 150’ from space
* Water connection:
* 4” above ground, 20 psi, 3⁄4” valve
* Sewer connection:
* 4’’above ground
* Pipe connections:
© 2021 Linda Launer MS, REHS, Matthew Weinburke DrPH, * 5’ below ground/10’ horizontal and 18” vertical separation REHS
Air exchange standards
Public air 33% fresh air (15 - 20 ft3/min/person)
Toilets&bathrooms mechanical exhaust 5 exchanges/hr
Calculating air exchange for room 40 ft x 25 ft = 1000 ft3
5 occupants
*Calculate: Room measuring 40 ft x 25 ft and 5 occupants @ 20
ft3/min/person
*5 occupants need 15 to 20 ft3/min/person
*Ventilation needs @ 20 ft3/min/person
* Room measures 1000 ft3
* 5 persons @ 20 ft3/min/person = 100 ft3 /min
* 100 ft3 permin x 60 min per hr/1000 ft3 = 6 air exchanges/hr
* Achieved!
