Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-69
Lighting, ventilation of bathrooms
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Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in sections 9-67 and 9-68 except where the bathroom or water closet compartment is adequately ventilated by a ventilation system approved by the director of health.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-69 establishes that every bathroom and water closet compartment must meet the same lighting and ventilation standards that apply to habitable rooms under sections 9-67 and 9-68. There is one recognized exception: if the bathroom or water closet compartment is served by a mechanical ventilation system that the director of health has approved, the standard lighting and ventilation requirements do not apply. The rule is designed to ensure that these spaces maintain adequate air quality and light regardless of how that standard is achieved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-69, compliant property operators generally ensure that every bathroom and water closet compartment either meets the lighting and ventilation standards referenced in sections 9-67 and 9-68 or is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system that has received approval from the director of health. Operators typically document any approved alternative ventilation systems and keep records of that approval on file. Routine inspections of bathrooms and water closet compartments help confirm that lighting and ventilation remain in working order and continue to satisfy the applicable standard.
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 § 9-69 gives tenants a basis to expect that every bathroom and water closet compartment in their rental unit is properly lit and ventilated, either through the standards set out in sections 9-67 and 9-68 or through a director-of-health-approved ventilation system. If a bathroom or water closet compartment appears to lack adequate light or ventilation, tenants may consider documenting the condition and contacting the local health or housing authority to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help explain what options are generally available when a unit may not meet these requirements.
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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