Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-68
Openable window area
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Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) window which can be easily opened, or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room. Every bedroom shall have an accessible window with at least an openable area of six (6) square feet.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-68 establishes minimum ventilation standards for residential spaces. Every habitable room must contain at least one window that can be easily opened, or an equivalent ventilation device. Bedrooms face a stricter requirement: they must have an accessible window with an openable area of at least six square feet.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-68, compliant operators ensure that every habitable room in a rental unit contains at least one operable window or an equivalent ventilation device. For bedrooms specifically, operators verify that each room's accessible window provides a minimum of six square feet of openable area. Routine inspections of window hardware, frames, and mechanisms help confirm that ventilation requirements remain satisfied throughout a tenancy.
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 § 9-68 gives tenants the right to habitable rooms with functional ventilation, and bedrooms with accessible windows offering at least six square feet of openable area. If a window is painted shut, broken, or otherwise inoperable, this provision may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local housing or building authority. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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