Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.120
Public hall and stairway light standards (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling, containing three or more dwelling units shall be adequately lighted at all times. Every public hall and stairway in structures devoted solely to dwelling occupancy and containing not more than two dwelling units must be supplied with conveniently located light switches, controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed, instead of full-time lighting.
Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.120 establishes two tiers of lighting requirements for residential buildings. In buildings with three or more dwelling units, all public hallways and stairways must be continuously and adequately lit at all times. In smaller residential structures with no more than two dwelling units, the rule is satisfied by providing conveniently placed light switches that give occupants on-demand control of an adequate lighting system, rather than requiring lights to remain on continuously.
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Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.120, operators of buildings with three or more dwelling units generally maintain continuous, adequate lighting in all common hallways and stairways as part of routine property management. For two-unit residential structures, compliant operators ensure that light switches are conveniently located so occupants can activate adequate lighting whenever it is needed. Keeping lighting systems in good working order and promptly addressing burned-out bulbs or faulty switches are practices consistent with meeting this standard.
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Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.120 gives tenants in buildings with three or more units the right to expect continuously adequate lighting in shared hallways and stairways. If lighting in common areas is consistently inadequate or nonfunctional, tenants may document the condition and consider reporting it to the relevant Bridgeport municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can provide general information about available complaint processes and other options for addressing housing code concerns.
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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