Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-49
Construction and maintenance
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(a) All sewers, pipes, drains or conduits and openings around such pipes and conduits shall be constructed and maintained to prevent the ingress or egress of rodents to or from a premises. (b) Every water closet compartment, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-49 establishes two construction and maintenance standards for residential premises. First, all sewers, pipes, drains, conduits, and the openings around them must be built and kept in a condition that blocks rodents from entering or leaving the property. Second, floor surfaces in bathrooms, water closet compartments, and kitchens must be constructed and maintained so they resist water penetration and can be kept clean and sanitary without undue difficulty.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-49, compliant property operators routinely inspect pipe penetrations, drain openings, and conduit gaps to ensure they are sealed against rodent entry or exit. Operators also verify that bathroom, water closet, and kitchen floors are made of water-resistant materials and remain in a condition that allows straightforward cleaning. Keeping maintenance records of inspections and repairs to these systems is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate 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. VII § 12-49 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when pipes, drains, or conduit openings allow rodent access, or when bathroom or kitchen floors are deteriorated to the point that they cannot be kept sanitary. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them with photographs and written notices to their landlord. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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