Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-146
Water closet, lavatory basin, bathtub and shower facilities
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At least one flush water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the housing inspector and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each two rooms within a roominghouse; provided, in a roominghouse where rooms are let only to males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half the required number of water closets. All such facilities shall be located within the dwelling as to be reasonably accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot water at all times in accordance with the provisions of this article. No such facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the housing inspector. The foregoing shall not apply to hospitals, convalescent homes and nonprofit facilities.
Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-146 establishes minimum sanitary facility requirements for rooming houses. Specifically, it requires at least one flush toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower — all properly connected to approved water and sewer systems and in good working condition — for every two rooms in a rooming house. These facilities must be accessible from a common hall or passageway, must supply hot water at all times, and may not be located in a basement without written approval from the housing inspector. Rooming houses that serve only male occupants may substitute flush urinals for up to half of the required toilets, and the rule does not apply to hospitals, convalescent homes, or nonprofit facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-146 generally maintain a ratio of at least one complete set of sanitary facilities — toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower — for every two rooms in the building. Compliant operators ensure all fixtures are connected to a housing-inspector-approved water and sewer system, kept in good working condition, and supplied with hot water continuously. Facilities are positioned so they are reachable from a common hall or passageway, and any placement in a basement requires obtaining prior written approval from the housing inspector.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in rooming houses covered by Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-146 have a right to access properly functioning sanitary facilities — including a toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower — that are reachable from a common hallway and supplied with hot water at all times. If these conditions are not met, tenants may raise a violation of this provision when responding to eviction proceedings or other landlord actions, or may file a complaint with the local housing inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Norwich area can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision.
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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