Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-14
Electric service
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Where there is electric service available from power lines which are not more than three hundred (300) feet away from a dwelling, every habitable room of such dwelling shall contain at least two (2) separate receptacle outlets. Every toilet, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, and public hall shall contain at least one (1) ceiling-or-wall-type light fixture.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-14 establishes minimum electrical access standards for dwellings located within 300 feet of available power lines. Every habitable room in such a dwelling must have at least two separate electrical receptacle outlets. Additionally, every toilet, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, and public hall must be equipped with at least one ceiling- or wall-mounted light fixture.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-14, compliant property operators ensure that each habitable room in a dwelling near available power lines contains at least two separate receptacle outlets, and that utility and common spaces such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and public halls each have at least one ceiling- or wall-type light fixture. Routine property inspections and maintenance records help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these electrical minimums. Operators generally coordinate with licensed electricians when upgrading or verifying outlet and fixture counts across all covered spaces.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-14 gives tenants a basis to expect at least two electrical receptacle outlets in every habitable room and at least one ceiling- or wall-type light fixture in bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and public halls, provided power lines are within 300 feet. If these minimums are not met, tenants may consider documenting the deficiency and reporting it to the relevant Greenwich municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help explain available options, including raising a code violation as part of a broader housing 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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