Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-123
Construction and maintenance
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(a) All sewers, pipes, drains or conduits and openings around such pipes and conduits shall be constructed and maintained to prevent the ingress or egress of rats and other rodents to or from a premises. (b) Every water closet compartment, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-123 establishes two related construction and maintenance standards for residential and other premises. First, all sewers, pipes, drains, conduits, and the openings around them must be built and kept in a condition that blocks rats and other rodents from entering or leaving a building through those pathways. Second, floor surfaces in bathrooms, water closet compartments, and kitchens must be constructed and kept in a state that resists water penetration and allows for straightforward cleaning and sanitation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VII § 12-123, compliant property operators generally inspect and seal gaps or openings around all pipes, drains, and conduits on a regular basis to prevent rodent entry or exit. They also ensure that bathroom, water closet, and kitchen floor surfaces are made of materials that repel water and can be readily cleaned, repairing or replacing deteriorated flooring as needed. Keeping documentation of inspections and maintenance work is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with these standards.
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 § 12-123 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if pipes, drains, or conduit openings in their unit or building are left unsealed in ways that allow rodent access, or if bathroom or kitchen floors are so deteriorated that they absorb water or cannot be kept sanitary. Tenants who observe these conditions may consider documenting the issues with photographs and dates, then notifying the landlord in writing. If the landlord does not address the problem, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local housing or code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for 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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