Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-64

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Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-64
(a) Enforcement officer. The building official of the town shall have the duty and responsibility of enforcing the provisions of the housing code as herein provided. Such officer is authorized to inspect and order inspections of dwelling structures and to order any repairs or additional facilities necessary to meet code standards. He is authorized to condemn dwellings that are unfit for human habitation, and, in that situation, the owner of the condemned building must comply with the minimum standards or cease using said building for dwelling purposes. An appeal from a decision of the building official may be taken to the housing code appeals board.
(b) Coordination of enforcement. Inspection of premises and the issuing of orders in connection therewith under the provisions of this housing code shall be the responsibility of the building official. Wherever, in the opinion of the building official, it is necessary or desirable to have inspections of any condition by any other department or official, he shall arrange for this to be done, but in such manner that the owners or occupants of buildings shall not be subjected to visits by numerous officials nor to multiple or conflicting orders. No order for correction of any violation under this housing code shall be issued without the approval of the building official and it shall be the responsibility of that official before issuing any such order to determine that it has the concurrence of any other department or official of the town concerned with any matter involved on the case in question. It shall be the duty of any other department, division, agency head or officer of the town to report to the building official any condition which has come to his attention during the course of his unit's activities which may constitute a violation or which may call for remedial action under this housing code. It shall then be the duty of the building official to make or order to be made an inspection of the matter in question.
(c) Inspections. The building official shall make or cause to be made inspections to determine the conditions of dwellings, multifamily dwellings, dwelling units, roominghouses, rooming units, and premises in order to safeguard the safety and welfare of the public under the provisions of this housing code. The building official is authorized to enter any dwelling, dwelling unit, multifamily dwelling, roominghouse, or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of performing his duties under this housing code. For the purposes of making such inspections or investigations, he is authorized to employ the assistance of employees or officials from other town departments or agencies when he deems it appropriate or necessary to effectively carry out the investigation. The owner, operator, or occupant of every dwelling, multifamily dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the building official free access thereto and to all parts thereof and to the premises on which it is located at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspections, examination and survey. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse entrance or impede an official or officer authorized under this housing code in the performance of his duties and every such inspector or officer shall have the right to enter, examine, and survey all premises, grounds, structures, dwellings, and multifamily dwellings and every part thereof at all reasonable times upon display of proper identification.
(d) Access by owner or operator. Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit, shall give the owner or operator thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of such dwelling unit, rooming unit, or its premises, at reasonable times for the purpose of making such inspections, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this housing code.
(e) Refusal of entrance. Upon refusal of entrance by either an owner or occupant to any person authorized to enter the premises under the provisions of this section, the building official shall notify the town attorney or state's attorney, who shall institute the appropriate action to compel compliance, or shall proceed with the enforcement of the penalty provisions of this housing code.
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Plain English

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-64 establishes the town's building official as the primary authority for enforcing the local housing code, with the power to inspect dwellings, order repairs, and condemn structures deemed unfit for human habitation. All enforcement orders must be coordinated through the building official to prevent conflicting directives from multiple agencies. Owners, operators, and occupants are required to provide access to inspectors at reasonable times, and blocking an authorized inspector is unlawful. Decisions made by the building official can be appealed to the housing code appeals board.

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For Property Managers

Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-64, compliant property owners and operators generally cooperate with inspections by the building official at reasonable times and ensure that tenants are aware of the access requirements as well. When an inspection results in an order to repair or upgrade a dwelling to meet code standards, operators typically address those deficiencies promptly to avoid condemnation of the property. If a property is condemned, the owner must either bring it into compliance with minimum housing standards or discontinue its use as a dwelling. Owners who disagree with a building official's decision have the option of appealing to the housing code appeals board.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-64 gives tenants the assurance that all enforcement orders affecting their dwelling must be coordinated and approved by the building official, reducing the risk of conflicting or duplicative demands. Tenants are required to allow the building official access at reasonable times for inspections, and they must also allow owners or operators access for maintenance and repairs needed to meet housing code standards. If a tenant believes their dwelling has conditions that violate the housing code, they may report those conditions to the building official, who is responsible for investigating potential violations. Tenants seeking to understand their rights in this process may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Enfield's housing regulations.

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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