New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-146
Windows and doors to be screened against insects and rodents
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(a) From April first to October fifteenth, as protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit or hallway to outdoor space shall have supplied by the owner properly fitting screens and a self-closing device. Every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens. (b) Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement or cellar which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with adequate gauge screen (as defined in the state building code) or such other device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-146 establishes seasonal and year-round screening requirements for residential properties. From April 1 through October 15, all exterior doors on dwelling units and hallways must have properly fitting screens and self-closing devices, and all windows or ventilation openings to the outdoors must be screened against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. Separately, basement and cellar windows used for ventilation, and any other basement or cellar openings that could allow rodent entry, must be fitted with adequately gauged screens or equivalent barriers at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-146 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances, compliant property owners generally ensure that insect screens and self-closing devices are installed on all exterior doors and ventilation windows before April 1 each year and maintained through October 15. For basement and cellar openings, operators typically verify year-round that screens meet the gauge standard defined in the state building code or that equivalent rodent-exclusion devices are in place. Routine seasonal inspections before the April 1 deadline help confirm that all screens fit properly and that no openings have been left unaddressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-146 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to expect their landlord to supply properly fitting insect screens on exterior doors and windows during the April 1–October 15 season, as well as rodent-exclusion screens on basement and cellar openings year-round. If these requirements are not met, tenants may consider documenting the deficiency and reporting it to the appropriate New Britain housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also provide general information about available remedies and complaint processes.
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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