Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.89
Plumbing facility requirements
Operative Text
At least one flush water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the director of health and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each 6 persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house, including members of the operator's family wherever they share the use of the facilities; provided that, in a rooming house where rooms are let only to males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than 1/2 the required number of water closets. All of the facilities shall be so located within the dwelling as to be reasonably accessible from a common hail or passageway to all persons sharing the facilities. Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot-water at all times. No such facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the director of health. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.89 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes minimum plumbing standards for rooming houses, requiring at least one toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower—properly connected to approved water and sewer systems—for every six residents or partial group of six, including the operator's family if they share the facilities. All fixtures must be in good working condition, accessible from a common hallway, and supplied with hot water at all times. Basement placement of these facilities is prohibited unless the director of health grants written approval, and in male-only rooming houses, flush urinals may replace up to half of the required toilets.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to § 152.89 of the Hamden Housing Code generally maintain a compliant ratio of toilets, sinks, and bathtubs or showers—one complete set per six occupants or fraction thereof, counting the operator's own family members who share the facilities. Compliant operators ensure all plumbing fixtures are connected to health-director-approved water and sewer systems, kept in good working order, supplied with hot water continuously, and reachable from a common hallway or passageway. Any plan to locate plumbing facilities in a basement requires obtaining written approval from the director of health before doing so, and violations of this section are subject to penalties under § 152.199.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 152.89 of the Hamden Housing Code, residents of rooming houses have a right to functioning toilets, sinks, and bathing facilities in the correct ratio for the number of occupants, with continuous hot water and access from a shared hallway. If these fixtures are missing, broken, inaccessible, or lack hot water, that may constitute a code violation enforceable under the penalty provisions of § 152.199. Tenants who believe their rooming house falls short of these standards can document the conditions, contact the Hamden director of health or local housing code enforcement, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
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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