Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.49
ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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Where there is electric service available from power lines which are not more than 300 feet away from a dwelling, every habitable room of such dwelling shall contain at least two separate floor- or wall-type electric convenience outlets, or one such convenience outlet and one supplied ceiling-type electric-light fixture; and every water-closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain at least one supplied ceiling- or wall-type electric light fixture. Every such outlet and fixture 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 safe manner. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.49 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes minimum electrical service standards for dwellings located within 300 feet of available power lines. Every habitable room must have at least two wall or floor outlets, or one outlet paired with a ceiling light fixture, while utility and common spaces such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and public halls must each have at least one ceiling or wall light fixture. All outlets and fixtures must be properly installed, kept in safe working order, and safely connected to the power source.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.49 of the Hamden Housing Code, compliant property operators ensure that each habitable room in a dwelling near available power lines is equipped with the required number of outlets or outlet-and-fixture combinations, and that all non-habitable service spaces have at least one supplied light fixture. Operators routinely inspect electrical outlets and fixtures to confirm they remain in good and safe working condition and are safely connected to the power supply. Penalties for violations are referenced in § 152.199, so maintaining documentation of electrical inspections and repairs is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.49 of the Hamden Housing Code gives tenants the right to habitable rooms with adequate electrical outlets or fixtures, as well as properly lit bathrooms, laundry rooms, and common areas, provided power lines are within 300 feet of the dwelling. If outlets or fixtures are missing, improperly installed, or in unsafe condition, this may constitute a housing code violation that tenants can report to Hamden's local housing or code enforcement office. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a § 152.49 violation could be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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