Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 001 - Governor's Office
Sub-Agency 0002 - Information Practices
Chapter 2 - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 2-3 - Standards for Decent, Safe and Sanitary Replacement Housing

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 2-3

Current through September 21, 2024

a. A decent, safe and sanitary dwelling shall conform to state and local housing codes, regulations, or ordinances. If located where such codes, ordinances, or regulations are not applicable or less restrictive, a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling shall;

(1) Have a continuing and adequate supply of potable safe water;

(2) Have a kitchen or area set aside for a kitchen which contains a sink in good working order connected to hot and cold water and an adequate sewage system.

(3) Have utility service connections and adequate space for the installation of a stove and refrigerator.

(4) Have an adequate heating system in good working order which will maintain a minimum temperature of 70@ in the living area (excluding bedrooms) under local outdoor design temperature conditions;

(5) Have a bathroom, well lighted and ventilated, affording privacy to a person within it, containing a lavatory basin and a bathtub or stall shower properly connected to an adequate supply of hot and cold running water, and a flush toilet, all in good working order and properly connected to a sewage disposal system;

(6) Have an adequate and safe wiring system for lighting and other electrical services;

(7) Have a structure which is sound, weather tight, in good repair and adequately maintained;

(8) Have a safe and unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level; and

(9) Have at least 150 square feet (13.9 square meters) of habitable floor space for the first occupant in a standard living unit and at least 100 square feet (9.3 square meters) of habitable floor space for each additional occupant.

b. a decent, safe and sanitary mobile home shall conform to state and local housing codes or ordinances or, if not applicable or less restrictive, shall meet the requirements specified in subsection a. of this section, except that it shall have at least 150 square feet of habitable floor space for the first occupant and a minimum of 70 square feet of habitable floor space for each additional occupant.

c. A decent, safe and sanitary rental sleeping room shall conform to all state and local housing codes or ordinances or, if not applicable or less restrictive, shall meet the requirements specified in subsections a.(4); a.(5); a.(6); a.(7); and a.(8), except that it shall have a minimum of 100 square feet of habitable floor space for the first occupant and 50 square feet of habitable floor space for each additional occupant.

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