Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-64
Electric facilities and equipment
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Section 4-64 Electric facilities and equipment A. Every dwelling, and all public and common areas of dwellings, shall be supplied with electrical service, outlets and fixtures. Electrical services, outlets and fixtures shall be maintained in working order, properly installed and shall be connected to a utility supplied energy source. B. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with at least one 15 ampere branch circuit. This circuit shall not serve more than one dwelling unit. Additional circuits may be required to be installed at the discretion of the Building Official of the Town of Killingly. C. Every habitable room shall contain at least two separate wall type duplex receptacle convenience outlets or one duplex receptacle and one wall or ceiling type light fixture. No duplex receptacle outlet shall serve more than two electrical utilization devices. D. Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring. E. All non-habitable rooms, including furnace rooms, basements, public halls and like areas, shall contain at least one ceiling or wall type electric light fixture. All bathrooms and laundry rooms shall be provided with one duplex electric outlet. All kitchens shall be supplied with at least two duplex electric outlets, one of which shall supply the countertop surfaces. F. All electric light fixtures within the dwelling unit shall be controlled by switches.
Section 4-64 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code establishes minimum requirements for electrical service in all dwellings and their common areas. Every dwelling unit must have at least one dedicated 15-ampere branch circuit, and each habitable room must have a minimum number of outlets or light fixtures. The rule also prohibits the use of temporary wiring or extension cords as substitutes for permanent wiring, and sets specific outlet and fixture requirements for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and non-habitable spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-64 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code, compliant property operators ensure that all electrical service, outlets, and fixtures throughout their rental units and common areas are properly installed, connected to a utility-supplied energy source, and kept in working order. Operators generally verify that each dwelling unit has its own dedicated 15-ampere branch circuit, that habitable rooms meet the minimum outlet and fixture counts, and that kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms satisfy their specific requirements. Because the Building Official of the Town of Killingly has discretion to require additional circuits, maintaining open communication with local inspectors is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-64 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code gives tenants the right to rental housing with adequate, properly maintained electrical service, including minimum outlet counts in living spaces and dedicated circuits for each dwelling unit. If a unit lacks required outlets, has non-functioning fixtures, or relies on extension cords in place of permanent wiring, these conditions may constitute violations of the code. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, contact the Town of Killingly's Building Official, or reach out to a local 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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