Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-119
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.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-119 requires that every dwelling unit contain a lavatory sink in good working condition. The sink must be connected to an approved water supply that delivers both hot and cold running water under pressure at all times, and must also be properly connected to an approved sewer system. The sink may share a room with the toilet or be placed in close proximity to the door of the room where the toilet is located, and its water inlets must be positioned above the overflow rim.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-119, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains a lavatory sink that is functional and properly plumbed. Operators generally verify that the sink's water supply and sewer connections carry approval from the director of health, that both heated and unheated water flow under adequate pressure at all times, and that water inlets sit above the overflow rim. Operators also confirm that the sink's placement — whether in the same room as the toilet or immediately adjacent to it — satisfies the proximity requirement set out in this section.
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 § 12-119 gives tenants the right to a lavatory sink in good working condition, with approved hot and cold running water under pressure and a proper sewer connection. If a sink is missing, broken, lacks adequate water pressure or temperature, or has connections that do not meet the director of health's standards, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe this section is not being met can document the condition, raise it with their landlord in writing, contact Bristol's local housing or health authority to request an inspection, or reach 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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