East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances app. A § VI
Minimum thermal standards
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No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: 6.01 Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be supplied with heating facilities which are properly installed in accordance with the best standard practices and are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating and maintaining at such heat, all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments located therein at a temperature that may be required from time to time by federal or state law. Either central or space heating facilities may be used (with the exception that space heaters using gas, solid or liquid fuel shall not be allowed in either rooming or multiple family houses) but must meet the following requirements: 6.01.01 Every central heating unit and/or central hot water heating unit shall have every heat duct, steam pipe and/or water pipe free of leaks and functioning properly to provide an adequate amount of heat and/or hot water to the intended place of delivery; be provided with seals between sections of hot air furnaces to prevent the escape of noxious gases into heat ducts; if employing electricity, shall be provided with a circuit as prescribed by the National Electric Code; be provided with automatic or safety devices and be installed and operated in the manner required by the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the State of Connecticut and the Town of East Haven; 6.01.02 Every space heating unit and/or hot water facility shall not use gasoline as a fuel; not be of the portable type if using solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel; if employing a flame, be connected to a flue or vent in the manner required by the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the State of Connecticut and the Town of East Haven; if employing solid or liquid fuels, have a fire resistant panel beneath it; be located at least two (2) feet away from any wall or be equipped with insulation sufficient to prevent the over-heating of any wall in a manner prescribed by the current standards of the American Standards Association and the National Fire Protection Association; if employing gaseous fuel, be equipped with other than rubber tube or armored rubber tube connector; if employing electricity, be connected to an electric circuit as prescribed by the National Electric Code and the local power company; be installed and operated in the manner required by the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the State of Connecticut and the Town of East Haven.
East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § VI establishes minimum thermal standards requiring that every dwelling or dwelling unit offered for occupancy be equipped with heating facilities that are properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of keeping all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments at temperatures required by applicable federal or state law. The provision distinguishes between central heating systems and space heating units, setting specific technical requirements for each, including leak-free pipes and ducts, proper venting, fire-resistant panels, and compliance with national electrical and fire safety codes. Space heaters fueled by gas, solid fuel, or liquid fuel are prohibited in rooming houses and multi-family buildings, and gasoline is prohibited as a fuel for any space heating unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § VI generally ensure that all heating equipment—whether central or space-heating—is installed according to recognized industry standards and kept in safe, good working order throughout the tenancy. Compliant operators routinely verify that heat ducts, steam pipes, and water pipes are free of leaks, that furnaces have proper seals to prevent noxious gas escape, and that all units meet the electrical, venting, and fire-safety specifications referenced in the provision. Operators of rooming houses and multi-family buildings take particular care to avoid the use of gas, solid-fuel, or liquid-fuel space heaters, which are expressly prohibited under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § VI, tenants have a right to occupy a dwelling that is heated to temperatures required by applicable law and equipped with heating systems that meet specific safety and installation standards. If a heating system is malfunctioning, leaking, improperly vented, or otherwise out of compliance with this provision, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local housing or code enforcement authorities in East Haven. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available when a landlord fails to maintain heating facilities as required by this section.
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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