Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-24
Surface standards
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(a) Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior and interior wall, ceiling, inside and outside stair, handrail, porch, door, skylight, window, and every appurtenance thereto shall be: (1) Safe to use and capable of supporting the loads that normal use may cause to be placed thereon. (2) Free of decay and deterioration, cracks, breaks or holes. (3) Kept structurally sound and in good repair. (4) Free of cracked, chipped, blistered, flaking or peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster or other defective conditions. (5) Weathertight, watertight, and damp-free. (6) Free of loose material that may create a hazard by falling on persons utilizing the premises. (b) All exterior wood surfaces, other than those of decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint which is not lead-based or by other approved protective covering or treatment. Such covering shall be compatible with the existing covering.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-24 establishes comprehensive surface standards for residential structures, requiring that all major structural and architectural elements — from foundations and roofs to windows, stairs, and porches — be kept safe, structurally sound, and free of deterioration, holes, cracks, and peeling or flaking materials. The rule also requires that these surfaces remain weathertight, watertight, and free of dampness. Additionally, all exterior wood surfaces that are not naturally decay-resistant must be protected with a non-lead-based paint or other approved treatment that is compatible with any existing covering.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-24 generally maintain a routine inspection schedule covering all structural surfaces — including foundations, roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, handrails, porches, doors, skylights, and windows — to catch and address decay, cracks, holes, loose plaster, and peeling paint before they become code violations. Compliant operators ensure that exterior wood surfaces are treated with a non-lead-based paint or approved protective coating that is compatible with the existing surface treatment. Keeping documentation of repairs and maintenance cycles is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-24, tenants have a right to occupy a dwelling where all major surfaces — including walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, windows, and roofs — are structurally sound, free of deterioration and peeling materials, and protected from moisture. If a tenant observes conditions such as cracked or peeling paint, loose plaster, broken stairs, or water intrusion, these may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Bloomfield. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available when surface conditions in their unit fall below the standards set by this provision.
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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