Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-18
Means of egress
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(a) Every dwelling unit shall have at least two (2) means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level. Every dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall have immediate access to two (2) or more means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level, approved by the fire marshal as adequately meeting the purposes of this section. (b) Each room to be used for sleeping purposes and located below the fourth floor shall have at least two (2) means of egress from said room. One means of egress shall be a door or window leading directly to the outdoors. (c) Egress from each dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit. (d) All doors and windows intended to provide the means of egress required by this section shall be openable from the inner side without the use of keys. (e) All routes of egress shall be free of obstruction of any kind which would hinder, delay, or prevent use of said means of egress.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-18 establishes minimum egress requirements for dwelling units. Every unit must have at least two ways to exit to safe, open ground-level space, and sleeping rooms below the fourth floor must each have two exits, one of which must open directly to the outside. Egress paths must be accessible without passing through another unit, all egress doors and windows must be openable from the inside without a key, and all exit routes must remain free of any obstruction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-18, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit — and each below-fourth-floor sleeping room within it — is equipped with the required number of unobstructed exit paths leading to safe, open ground-level space. Operators of multiple dwellings typically coordinate with the fire marshal to confirm that egress arrangements meet the section's standards. Routine inspections of egress routes, doors, and windows help confirm that hardware operates without keys from the inside and that hallways, stairwells, and other exit paths remain clear of stored items or other obstructions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-18 gives occupants the right to live in a unit where exit paths are adequate in number, unobstructed, and operable without a key from the inside. If egress routes appear blocked, doors or windows cannot be opened from the inside, or the unit lacks the required number of exits, tenants may report the condition to Bloomfield's code enforcement or building inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how to document conditions and what local complaint or inspection processes 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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