Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-114
Alternative positive locking and optical viewing devices
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Alternates to the positive locking device and optical viewing device prescribed in this division may be approved by the director of health provided that the design and the material, method, or work is, at least equivalent to that prescribed in this division in safety, quality, strength, effectiveness, burglary resistance, and durability. Tests may be required as proof of compliance at the discretion of the director of health.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-114, the standard positive locking device and optical viewing device requirements are not absolute — alternative designs or materials may be accepted if they meet or exceed the baseline standards for safety, quality, strength, effectiveness, burglary resistance, and durability. The Director of Health holds the authority to approve such alternatives and may require testing to verify that an alternative meets those benchmarks. This provision creates a formal variance pathway within the division's locking and viewing device requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-114 who wish to use non-standard locking or optical viewing devices generally seek written approval from the Director of Health before installation. Compliant operators document that their proposed alternative meets or exceeds the division's standards across all specified criteria — safety, strength, burglary resistance, and durability — and are prepared to submit to testing if the Director requests it. Keeping records of any approval granted under § 9-114 is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-114 means that any alternative locking or optical viewing device installed in a rental unit must have been approved by the Director of Health and must meet the same protective standards as the devices the division normally requires. Tenants who have concerns about whether a device in their unit was properly approved under § 9-114 may contact the Glastonbury health department to inquire about the approval status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation they may be entitled to request regarding device compliance.
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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