Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-25
Handrails and guardrails
Operative Text
(a) Structurally sound handrails shall be provided on any steps containing three (3) risers or more. The handrail shall not be less than thirty (30) inches in height. (b) Structurally sound guardrails shall be provided on corridors, balconies, landings, patios, porches, or other areas having more than a three-foot drop to the adjoining level. The guardrail shall not be less than thirty (30) inches in height.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-25 establishes minimum safety standards for handrails and guardrails in residential properties. Staircases with three or more risers must have a structurally sound handrail standing at least 30 inches tall. Similarly, any corridor, balcony, landing, patio, porch, or comparable area with a drop of more than three feet to the level below must be equipped with a structurally sound guardrail of at least the same height.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-25, compliant property operators routinely inspect staircases to confirm that any flight with three or more risers has a handrail that is structurally sound and at least 30 inches in height. They also assess all balconies, landings, patios, porches, corridors, and similar elevated areas to ensure guardrails meeting the same height standard are in place wherever a drop of more than three feet exists. Keeping maintenance records of these inspections and promptly addressing any structural deficiencies are practices commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
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 § 12-25 gives tenants a basis to expect that staircases with three or more risers and elevated areas with drops exceeding three feet are equipped with properly sized, structurally sound handrails and guardrails. If these safety features are missing, damaged, or below the required 30-inch height, tenants may document the condition in writing and notify their landlord. Additional options can include contacting the local housing or code enforcement office to report the deficiency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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