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New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 607

Carbon monoxide detectors; required (New Haven Housing Code)

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Verified 9/17/2026 · Next check 12/16/2026
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Operative Text

New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 607
(a) Unless otherwise exempted, carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in all dwelling units and common areas where applicable, (as required by this Code, the Connecticut State Building Code ("SBC") or Connecticut State Fire Code) ("SFC").
(b) The detectors shall be installed within the immediate vicinity of all sleeping areas.
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Plain English

New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 607 requires that carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all dwelling units and common areas, unless a specific exemption applies. The detectors must be placed in the immediate vicinity of all sleeping areas. This rule operates alongside the Connecticut State Building Code and Connecticut State Fire Code, which may impose additional or overlapping requirements.

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For Property Managers

Under tit. V § 607, property owners and managers are generally expected to ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are present in every dwelling unit and applicable common area, with particular attention to placement near sleeping areas. Compliant operators typically document installation, maintain detectors in working order, and verify that their properties meet any additional standards set by the Connecticut State Building Code and State Fire Code. Keeping records of detector installation and periodic testing is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tit. V § 607 establishes a right for occupants of New Haven dwelling units to have functioning carbon monoxide detectors installed in their homes, especially near sleeping areas. If a detector is absent or not functioning, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing code violation through the appropriate city or state enforcement channel. Tenant-rights organizations in New Haven can provide general information about how residents have pursued complaints related to detector requirements under this and related provisions.

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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Related Rules

§ 26C
Certain public accommodations; automatic smoke or heat detectors
§ 26D
Definitions applicable to Secs. 26D to 26F
§ 26E
Residential buildings or structures; installation of smoke detectors

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