Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-95
Minimum requirements for safety from fire and toxic substances
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(a) Generally. No flammable liquid with a flash point of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or lower shall be stored in or in close proximity of any dwelling or dwelling unit including flammables stored within motorcycles, lawnmowers and other similar type machinery. (b) Storage of flammable liquids prohibited. No dwelling, multifamily dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit shall be located within a building containing any establishment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flash point of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. (c) Cooking and heating equipment. The use of portable heating and cooking equipment employing a flame is prohibited within any dwelling or dwelling unit, except as permitted in accordance with the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the state and the town. (d) Health hazards. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be free from hazards to health due to the presence of toxic substances, e.g., lead-based paint. (e) Accumulations of rubbish, boxes, lumber, etc. No person shall accumulate rubbish, boxes, lumber, scrap metal or any other materials in such a manner that may provide a harborage for rodents or insects in or about any dwelling or dwelling unit.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-95 establishes a set of fire and health safety standards that apply to all dwellings and dwelling units in Enfield. The provision prohibits storing flammable liquids with a flash point at or below 110°F in or near any residence, bans portable flame-based heating or cooking equipment except where state or local law expressly permits it, and requires that living spaces be free of toxic substances such as lead-based paint. It also bars the accumulation of rubbish, lumber, scrap metal, or similar materials in ways that could shelter rodents or insects.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-95 generally ensure that no flammable liquids with a flash point of 110°F or lower are kept in or near any dwelling, including those stored in equipment like motorcycles or lawnmowers. Compliant operators routinely inspect units and common areas for portable flame-based heating or cooking devices, toxic substances including lead-based paint, and accumulations of debris that could harbor pests. Maintaining documentation of inspections and any remediation work is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-95, tenants have a right to live in a dwelling that is free from improperly stored flammable liquids, prohibited open-flame appliances, toxic substances like lead-based paint, and pest-harboring debris. If any of these conditions are present, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when communicating with their landlord in writing or when contacting the appropriate Enfield code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand the range of options available, including how such conditions may be raised as a defense or the basis for a formal complaint.
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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