New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-174
Ceiling height and minimum floor space
Operative Text
Every habitable room shall have a ceiling height and sufficient floor space so as to comply with the state basic building code. Ceiling height and floor area shall also comply with state statute (chapter 352, "Tenement House Act," section 19a-355 et seq.) when applicable.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-174 establishes that every habitable room must meet the ceiling height and floor space standards set by Connecticut's state basic building code. Where the Tenement House Act (C.G.S. § 19a-355 et seq.) applies, those requirements must also be satisfied. The rule ensures that rooms used for living purposes meet minimum dimensional standards under both local and state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-174, property owners and managers are generally expected to verify that every habitable room in their rental units meets the ceiling height and floor area minimums required by the state basic building code before renting or continuing to rent those spaces. When a property qualifies as a tenement house under Connecticut's Tenement House Act (chapter 352), operators also confirm compliance with the dimensional standards in § 19a-355 et seq. Maintaining documentation of code-compliant room dimensions—such as building permits, inspection records, or architectural drawings—is a practice commonly associated with compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-174 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if a habitable room in their unit appears to fall short of the ceiling height or floor space minimums required by the state basic building code or, where applicable, the Tenement House Act (§ 19a-355 et seq.). Tenants who believe a room does not meet these standards may consider contacting New Britain's local housing or building inspection office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain how dimensional code violations may be raised as part of a broader housing complaint or legal proceeding.
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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