Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-41
Heating facilities and equipment
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling or every dwelling unit shall have functioning water-heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in safe and good working condition, which are properly connected with the hot-water lines required under the provisions of this code and which are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 120°F. Such supplied water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this section even when the dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities required under the provisions of this code are not in operation. (b) Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, which are maintained in a safe and good working condition, and which are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closets in every dwelling unit located therein to a temperature of at least 68°F at a distance two (2) feet above floor level and one (1) foot from an exterior wall. For the purposes of this code, violations of this standard are hereby declared to be an immediate hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the general public. (c) No unvented fuel-burning room heater shall be used in any residence other than an owner-occupied single-family residence unless such heater is fueled by natural gas or propane and is equipped with an oxygen depletion center.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VI § 12-41 establishes minimum standards for heating and hot-water systems in residential dwellings. Every dwelling unit must have water-heating equipment capable of delivering water at no less than 120°F to required sinks, basins, tubs, and showers, and this capability must exist independently of the space-heating system. Space-heating equipment must be able to maintain at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closets, measured two feet above the floor and one foot from an exterior wall — a standard the ordinance explicitly classifies as an immediate health, safety, and welfare concern. Additionally, unvented fuel-burning room heaters are generally prohibited in non-owner-occupied residences unless they run on natural gas or propane and include an oxygen depletion sensor.
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Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VI § 12-41, compliant property operators ensure that water-heating equipment is properly installed, connected to required hot-water lines, and independently capable of reaching the 120°F threshold regardless of whether the building's space-heating system is running. Operators also maintain space-heating systems that can sustain at least 68°F throughout all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closets, and they document routine inspections and maintenance to demonstrate safe working condition. Where room heaters are present in non-owner-occupied units, compliant operators verify that any fuel-burning unit is vented or, if unvented, runs exclusively on natural gas or propane and carries a functioning oxygen depletion sensor.
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. VI § 12-41 gives occupants the right to functioning hot water at a minimum of 120°F and to space heating that maintains at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closets — conditions the ordinance itself labels an immediate hazard when unmet. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting the deficiency (such as with temperature readings and written notice to the landlord) and reporting the condition to the appropriate Bloomfield municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help occupants understand how a violation of § 12-41 might be raised as a defense in housing proceedings or pursued through a formal complaint process.
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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