Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-75
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Section 4-75 Interpretation A. The Building Official is hereby authorized to make such interpretations and determinations as are necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare in the administration of this Code. No such interpretation or implementation shall have the affect of contradicting the plain language of this Code, but the Building Official shall have the ability to make reasonable interpretations based upon local conditions, provided such interpretation or implementation does not have the affect of violating the plain meaning of this Code in any way that would impair the public health and safety, or acceptable engineering or building standards. B. Existing conditions that are found during an inspection not in compliance with Section 4-54 may be appealed in accordance with Section 4-80 if it is determined that the conditions found are original to the dwelling or conditions were created legally with a building permit and approved by the Building Official as substantially in compliance with the Building Code at the time of permit application.
Section 4-75 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code grants the Building Official the authority to interpret and apply the Code's requirements, as long as those interpretations do not contradict the Code's plain language or undermine public health, safety, or accepted engineering and building standards. The provision also creates a specific pathway for appealing findings of non-compliance under Section 4-54 when the conditions in question are original to the dwelling or were legally created under a building permit that was approved as substantially compliant with the Building Code at the time. This appeal route is governed by the procedures outlined in Section 4-80.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 4-75, property owners and managers should be aware that the Building Official holds interpretive authority over the Rental Housing Standards Code, meaning official guidance on ambiguous requirements carries weight during inspections and enforcement. When an inspection reveals conditions that do not meet Section 4-54 standards, compliant operators generally document the history of those conditions—such as original construction records or building permits previously approved by the Building Official—to support any appeal filed under Section 4-80. Maintaining organized permit records and inspection histories is a practice commonly associated with operators who navigate these processes effectively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-75 establishes that the Building Official's interpretations of the Rental Housing Standards Code must remain consistent with the Code's plain meaning and cannot be used in ways that compromise public health and safety. If an inspection of your rental unit results in a finding of non-compliance under Section 4-54, this provision recognizes that certain pre-existing or permitted conditions may be eligible for appeal through the process described in Section 4-80. Tenants who believe an interpretation or enforcement action is being applied incorrectly may wish to review the appeal procedures in Section 4-80 or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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