Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121
Kitchen sink
Operative Text
Every dwelling unit shall contain in every kitchen a kitchen sink 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 connected to a sewer system approved by the director of health.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-121 establishes that every kitchen in a dwelling unit must have a sink that works properly, is hooked up to an approved water supply delivering both hot and cold running water under pressure at all times, and drains into an approved sewer system. The water supply and sewer connections must each meet the approval of the director of health. This rule sets a baseline habitability standard for kitchens in all covered dwelling units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-121, compliant property operators ensure that every kitchen sink is in good working order, continuously supplied with both heated and unheated running water at adequate pressure, and connected to a director-of-health-approved water supply and sewer system. Routine maintenance checks help confirm that water pressure, hot water function, and drain connections remain in compliance. Operators typically document any repairs or inspections related to sink functionality and system approvals to demonstrate ongoing adherence to 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 § 12-121 gives tenants the right to a kitchen sink with continuous hot and cold running water under pressure and proper sewer drainage in every dwelling unit. If a sink is broken, lacks hot or cold water, or has drainage problems, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to Bristol's director of health or a local housing code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, such as filing a formal complaint or raising a code violation as a defense in relevant proceedings.
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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