Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-120
Bathing facilities
Operative Text
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition. Said bathtub or shower may be in the same room as the flush water closet or in another room and shall be 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 water under pressure and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the director of health. Water inlets for bathtubs shall be located above the overflow rim of these facilities.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-120 requires that every dwelling unit contain a private room equipped with a functioning bathtub or shower. That fixture must be connected to an approved water supply system capable of delivering both hot and cold water under pressure at all times, and must also be connected to an approved sewer system. Bathtub water inlets must be positioned above the overflow rim of the tub as an additional safety and sanitation measure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-120, compliant property operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower maintained in good working order. Operators typically verify that the water supply and sewer connections carry approval from the director of health, and that hot and cold water are consistently available under adequate pressure. Routine inspections of bathtub water inlet placement — confirming they sit above the overflow rim — are part of standard maintenance practice for properties subject to this provision.
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 § 12-120 gives tenants the right to a private bathing facility with a working bathtub or shower supplied by properly approved hot and cold running water. If a bathtub or shower is broken, lacks adequate water pressure, or the water supply or sewer connection is not functioning properly, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the Bristol director of health or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for 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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