New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-210
Restriction on occupancy by blind or bed-ridden persons
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No room or bed in any rooming house above the first floor shall be occupied by a blind or bedridden person unless such rooming house is constructed of fire resistant materials and is equipped with a sprinkler system approved by the fire department.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-210, rooming houses are prohibited from placing blind or bedridden residents in rooms or beds above the first floor unless the building meets two specific fire-safety conditions: it must be constructed of fire-resistant materials and must have a sprinkler system that has received fire department approval. The rule is designed to protect residents who may have difficulty evacuating quickly in a fire emergency. Buildings that satisfy both conditions are not subject to this floor restriction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-210 generally ensure that any blind or bedridden resident is housed on the first floor unless the property has been built with fire-resistant materials and holds a fire department-approved sprinkler system. Compliant operators typically document the fire department's approval of their sprinkler system and keep that documentation accessible. When assigning or changing room assignments, operators commonly account for each resident's mobility and visual status in light of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-210 establishes a protective standard for blind and bedridden residents of rooming houses, limiting their placement to above-ground floors only when specific fire-safety features are verified. Tenants who believe they have been housed in a room that does not comply with this provision may consider contacting the local building or fire department to inquire about the property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Britain housing regulations can also help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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