New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-173
Minimum floor space required in sleeping rooms
Operative Text
In every dwelling unit of two (2) or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space for the first occupant, and at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereof; provided that, any room occupied for sleeping purposes by a child under twelve (12) years of age may contain forty-two (42) square feet of floor space for each such child.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-173 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for sleeping rooms in dwelling units that contain two or more rooms. The first person sleeping in a room must have at least 70 square feet of floor space, and each additional adult or older child requires at least 50 more square feet. A reduced minimum of 42 square feet applies for each child under the age of twelve who sleeps in the room.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-173 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances, compliant operators ensure that no sleeping room in a multi-room dwelling unit is occupied by more people than its square footage can lawfully accommodate. A common practice is to calculate the room's usable floor area, confirm it meets the 70-square-foot baseline for one occupant, and then verify that each additional occupant (with the reduced 42-square-foot allowance for children under 12) still falls within the permitted limits. Keeping records of room dimensions and occupancy arrangements can help demonstrate compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-173 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances gives occupants a right to sleeping rooms that meet specific minimum size standards — at least 70 square feet for the first sleeper, 50 for each additional adult or older child, and 42 for each child under 12. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may raise the violation with New Britain's local housing or code-enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help residents understand how this provision applies to their living situation and what complaint or defense options may be available.
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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