Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 6 (2026) § 9-193
Heaters and storage of flammables (Groton Art. IV Div. 6: Fire Safety)
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(a) Portable electric heaters. Unvented flame space heaters are prohibited. Portable electric heaters, approved under the appropriate local or state electrical and/or fire prevention code, are acceptable where they meet all other appropriate provisions of this article. (b) Storage of flammable liquids prohibited. No dwelling, multifamily dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be located within a building containing any establishment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flashpoint of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
Section 9-193 of Groton's housing code addresses two related fire-safety concerns in residential settings. First, it bans unvented flame space heaters outright, while allowing portable electric heaters only if they are approved under applicable local or state electrical and fire-prevention codes and meet the article's other requirements. Second, it prohibits any dwelling, multifamily dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit from being located in the same building as a business that handles, dispenses, or stores flammable liquids with a flashpoint of 110°F or lower.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-193, compliant residential property operators ensure that no unvented flame space heaters are present anywhere in their rental properties, and that any portable electric heaters on the premises carry the appropriate local or state code approvals. Operators also verify that their building does not house any commercial establishment that handles, dispenses, or stores flammable liquids at or below the 110°F flashpoint threshold. Routine inspections and lease provisions that restrict tenant use of non-compliant heating devices are common practices among operators seeking to stay aligned with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-193 gives residents a basis to raise concerns if an unvented flame space heater is present in their unit or building, or if the building contains a business storing low-flashpoint flammable liquids. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet these fire-safety standards may document the conditions and report them to Groton's local housing or fire-prevention authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available, such as raising a code violation as a defense in certain proceedings or requesting an inspection.
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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