New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-87
Overloading electric capacity
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It shall be the sole responsibility of a tenant or the one who occupies a dwelling to comply with the provisions of the ordinances of the city regulating the overloading of the electric capacity of a dwelling unit by the illicit use of extension cords.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-87 places the responsibility for complying with the city's rules on electrical overloading squarely on the occupant of a dwelling unit, not the landlord. Specifically, the provision targets the improper use of extension cords as a means of overloading a unit's electrical capacity. The rule signals that the city treats this as an occupant-driven hazard rather than a building-owner obligation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-87, the duty to avoid overloading electrical capacity through improper extension cord use falls on the tenant or occupant rather than the property owner. Compliant operators typically document the electrical capacity of each unit and communicate relevant city ordinance requirements to occupants at move-in or through lease terms. Maintaining records of such disclosures can help demonstrate that the owner fulfilled any informational role related to 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. 3 § 13-87 makes clear that tenants and occupants bear sole responsibility for complying with city rules against overloading a unit's electrical capacity through the illicit use of extension cords. This means occupants can be held accountable under city ordinance if their extension cord usage is found to violate applicable electrical standards. Tenants who have questions about what the city's electrical ordinances specifically require, or who believe they have been cited unfairly, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full New Britain Code of Ordinances for guidance.
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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