Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-70
Electrical facilities
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Where there is electrical service available, every dwelling unit and all public and common areas shall be equipped with electric service, outlets and fixtures which shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a manner prescribed by the ordinances, rules and regulations of the town. The capacity of such service and the number of outlets and fixtures shall be: (1) Every habitable room shall have an electric service and outlets and/or fixture capable of providing at least three (3) watts per square foot of floor area; (2) Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) floor-or-wall type electric convenience outlet for each sixty (60) square feet or fraction thereof of floor area, and in no case less than two (2) such outlets; (3) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain at least one (1) supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-70 establishes minimum electrical standards for residential dwelling units and shared spaces where electrical service is available. Every habitable room must have enough electrical capacity to deliver at least three watts per square foot, plus at least two convenience outlets (one for every 60 square feet). Bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and public hallways must each have at least one ceiling or wall-mounted light fixture, and all wiring and connections must comply with town ordinances and be kept in safe, working condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Glastonbury should ensure that every habitable room meets the wattage-per-square-foot and minimum outlet requirements set out in ch. 9, art. III § 9-70, and that utility spaces such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and common hallways each have a functioning overhead or wall light fixture. Compliant operators routinely document electrical inspections, address any deterioration in wiring or fixtures promptly, and verify that all installations conform to applicable town rules and regulations. Keeping records of maintenance and any licensed electrical work performed can help 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 Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-70, tenants are entitled to dwelling units and common areas equipped with electrical service that meets specific capacity, outlet, and fixture minimums, all maintained in safe working order. If outlets are missing, fixtures are broken, or electrical conditions appear unsafe, tenants may document the conditions in writing and notify the landlord, and may also contact the relevant Glastonbury municipal code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local housing codes.
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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