Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-65
Heating facilities and equipment
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Section 4-65 Heating facilities and equipment A. Every dwelling or every dwelling unit shall have functioning water-heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in safe and good working condition, which are properly connected with the hot-water lines required under the provisions of this code and which are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than one hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit (110° F.). Such supplied water- heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this section even when the dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities required under the provisions of this code are not in operation. B. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, which are maintained in a safe and good working condition and which are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closets in every dwelling unit located therein to a temperature of at least sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (65° F.) at a distance two (2) feet above floor level and one (1) foot from an exterior wall. For the purposes of this code and the designations described in §§ 4-80 and 4- 77 of this code, violations of this standard are hereby declared to be an immediate hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the general public. C. No un-vented fuel-burning room heater shall be used in any dwelling unit. G. PLUMBING
Section 4-65 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code establishes minimum requirements for heating and hot-water systems in all dwellings. Water-heating equipment must be capable of delivering water at no less than 110°F at every required kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub, or shower, regardless of whether the space-heating system is running. Space-heating systems must be able to maintain at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closets, measured two feet above floor level and one foot from an exterior wall, and failures to meet this standard are formally classified as an immediate hazard to occupant health, safety, and welfare. Additionally, un-vented fuel-burning room heaters are prohibited in any dwelling unit under this section.
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Operators of rental properties in Killingly are generally expected to ensure that all water-heating and space-heating equipment covered by § 4-65 is properly installed, continuously maintained in safe working order, and capable of meeting the code's temperature thresholds at all times. Compliant operators typically conduct routine inspections of heating systems before cold-weather seasons, address repair needs promptly, and confirm that no un-vented fuel-burning heaters are present in any unit. Because § 4-65 classifies space-heating failures as an immediate hazard under §§ 4-77 and 4-80, such deficiencies may trigger expedited enforcement procedures under the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 4-65 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code, tenants are entitled to functioning hot water at a minimum of 110°F and adequate space heating reaching at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closets. Because the code explicitly designates space-heating failures as an immediate hazard to health, safety, and welfare, tenants may have grounds to raise such a violation through Killingly's code enforcement process or as a defense in relevant housing proceedings. Tenants experiencing heating deficiencies may also wish to document conditions carefully and consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available under this provision.
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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