Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.130
Window and door screen standards (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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During portion of each year June 1st to October 15th when the housing code enforcement officer deems it necessary for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have supplied screens and a self-closing device; and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens. Screen to be not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch and every screen door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Under Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.130, during the period from June 1 through October 15, when a housing code enforcement officer determines it is necessary to protect against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, all exterior doors of a dwelling unit must be fitted with screens and a self-closing device, and all windows or other ventilation openings to the outdoors must also have screens. The screens must meet a minimum density of 16 mesh per inch, and every screen door's self-closing device must be in good working condition. This rule applies to the portion of the year when insect protection is deemed necessary by the enforcement officer, not necessarily the entire June–October window.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.130 generally ensure that all exterior-facing doors and ventilation windows in their rental units are equipped with compliant screens—meeting the 16-mesh-per-inch minimum—before the June 1 start of the seasonal enforcement window. Maintaining self-closing devices on all screen doors in good working order throughout the June 1–October 15 period is a standard part of seasonal property upkeep under this provision. Operators typically inspect and repair or replace screens and closing hardware before the season begins to avoid violations flagged by a housing code enforcement officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 15.12.130 of the Bridgeport Municipal Code, tenants in dwelling units are entitled to properly fitted window and door screens—meeting the 16-mesh-per-inch standard—along with functioning self-closing devices on exterior screen doors during the June 1–October 15 insect-protection season, when the enforcement officer deems it necessary. If screens or self-closing devices are missing, damaged, or non-compliant, tenants may document the condition and report it to Bridgeport's housing code enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and require corrections under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also provide general information about how to raise a housing code violation as part of a broader habitability concern.
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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