Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-45
Lavatory sink
Operative Text
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a lavatory sink. Said lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or, if located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the director of health, and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is properly connected to a sewer system approved by the director of health. Water inlets for lavatory sinks shall be located above the overflow rim of these facilities.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-45 requires that every dwelling unit contain a lavatory sink in functional condition. The sink must be properly connected to an approved water supply that delivers both hot and cold running water under pressure at all times, and must also be connected to an approved sewer system. If the sink is not in the same room as the toilet, it must be placed close to the door of the room where the toilet is located, and water inlets must be positioned above the sink's overflow rim.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-45, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit has a lavatory sink that is in good working order and properly plumbed to both an approved water supply and an approved sewer system. Operators generally confirm that the supply delivers heated and unheated running water under pressure at all times, and that water inlets sit above the overflow rim. When the sink is not in the same room as the toilet, operators position it in close proximity to the door of the toilet room to satisfy the placement requirement.
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. VII § 12-45 gives occupants of every dwelling unit the right to a properly functioning lavatory sink with continuous hot and cold running water connected to approved water and sewer systems. If a sink is missing, broken, lacks adequate running water, or is improperly located relative to the toilet, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met can document the condition, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with Bloomfield's director of health or a relevant local housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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