Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-118
Water closets
Operative Text
Within every dwelling unit, there shall be a nonhabitable room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet in good working condition. Said flush water closet shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, be properly connected to a water system that at all times provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water closet to be operated properly and shall be properly connected to a sewer system which is approved by the director of health.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-118 requires that every dwelling unit contain a private, non-habitable room — such as a bathroom — fitted with a flush toilet in good working order. The toilet must have surfaces that can be easily cleaned, must be connected to a pressurized water supply sufficient to operate it properly at all times, and must be tied into a sewer system that the director of health has approved. The rule establishes a baseline sanitation standard that applies to all dwelling units within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-118, compliant property operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains a dedicated, private room housing a flush toilet that is functional, cleanable, and continuously supplied with adequate pressurized water. Operators also verify that the toilet's sewer connection carries the director of health's approval and maintain that approval as conditions change. Routine inspections and prompt repairs to plumbing, fixtures, and surfaces are practices generally associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-118 gives tenants the right to a private room with a properly functioning, cleanable flush toilet connected to both an approved sewer system and a reliable pressurized water supply. If a toilet is broken, lacks adequate water pressure, or the sewer connection is unapproved, that condition may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met can document the issue, notify their landlord in writing, contact the local housing or health department to request an inspection, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general 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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