24 C.F.R. § 200.937
§ 200.937 Supplementary specific procedural requirements under HUD building product standards and certification program for plastic bathtub units, plastic shower receptors and stalls, plastic lavatories, plastic water closet bowls and tanks. (24 CFR Part 200)
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(a) Applicable standards. (1) Plastic bathtub units, plastic shower receptors and stalls, plastic lavatories, and plastic water closet bowls and tanks shall be designed, assembled and tested in compliance with the following standards, which are incorporated by reference: (2) These standards have been approved by the Director of the Federal Register for incorporation by reference. They are available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. The standards are also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. (b) Labeling. (1) Under the procedures set forth in paragraph (d)(6) of § 200.935, concerning labeling of a product, the administrator's validation mark and the manufacturer's certification of compliance with the applicable standards are required to be on the certification label issued by the administrator to the manufacturer. In the case of plastic bathtub units, plastic shower receptors and stalls, plastic lavatories, and plastic water closet bowls and tanks, the following additional information shall be included on the certification label: (i) Manufacturer's statement of conformance to UM 73a; (ii) Manufacturer's name and code identifying the plant location. (2) The certification label shall be affixed to each plastic bathroom fixture. (c) Periodic tests and quality control inspections. Under the procedures set forth in paragraph (d)(8) of § 200.935, concerning periodic tests and quality control inspections, the frequency of testing for a product shall be described in the specific building product certification program. In the case of plastic bathroom fixtures, testing and inspection shall be conducted as follows: (1) At least every six months, the administrator shall visit the manufacturer's facility to select a sample of each certified plastic bathtub unit, plastic shower receptor and stall, plastic water closet bowl and tank for testing in an approved laboratory, in accordance with applicable standards. (2) At least every twelve months, the administrator shall visit the manufacturer's facility to select a sample of each certified plastic lavatory for testing in accordance with applicable standards. (3) The administrator shall also review quality control procedures at each visit to determine that they continue to be followed.
Section 200.937 establishes specific procedural requirements under HUD's building product standards and certification program for plastic bathroom fixtures, including bathtubs, shower receptors and stalls, lavatories, and water closet bowls and tanks. These products must be designed, assembled, and tested to comply with incorporated standards, and each unit must carry a certification label that includes the administrator's validation mark, the manufacturer's certification of compliance, a statement of conformance to UM 73a, and the manufacturer's name and plant location code. An independent administrator is required to conduct periodic facility visits — at least every six months for most fixture types and at least every twelve months for lavatories — to pull samples for laboratory testing and to review the manufacturer's quality control procedures.
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Property owners and managers who specify or install plastic bathroom fixtures in HUD-related housing should be aware that § 200.937 requires those products to carry a proper certification label affixed directly to each fixture. Compliant operators generally verify that fixtures arriving on-site bear the required labeling, including the administrator's validation mark, the UM 73a conformance statement, and the manufacturer's plant identification code, before installation. Keeping records of the certified products used in a property can support documentation of compliance with HUD building product standards if questions arise during inspections or audits.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 200.937, plastic bathroom fixtures installed in HUD-program housing are supposed to meet federally incorporated design and testing standards and carry specific certification labels on each unit. If a tenant notices that a fixture appears to lack proper labeling or suspects it may not meet applicable standards, that concern can generally be raised with a local HUD field office or a housing authority overseeing the property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with HUD housing programs can help residents understand what documentation they may be entitled to review and what complaint channels are available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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