Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-67
Food preparation and cooking facilities
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Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and/or cooked, and which shall be equipped with the following: (1) Kitchen sink. A kitchen sink in good working condition apart from the lavatory sink required in section 8-69 , and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority, and which provides an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system or septic tank system which is approved by the appropriate authority. (2) Cabinets and/or shelves. Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating and drinking and cooking equipment and utensils, and of food that does not, under ordinary maximum summer conditions, require refrigeration for safe keeping; said cabinets and/or shelves shall be adequate for the permissible occupancy of the dwelling unit. (3) Stove and refrigerator. A stove or similar device for cooking food, and a refrigerator, or similar device, for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit, but more than thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit, under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation, provided that such stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices, need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide same on occupancy, that sufficient space for the safe and efficient installation and operation of said stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices, is provided.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-67 requires that every dwelling unit include a dedicated food preparation and cooking area outfitted with specific equipment. This area must contain a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water connected to an approved water and sewer system, adequate storage cabinets or shelves, and a functioning stove and refrigerator capable of keeping food safely chilled. The stove and refrigerator requirement may be waived when a unit is vacant and the incoming occupant is expected to supply those appliances, as long as sufficient space for their safe installation is provided.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Shelton subject to ch. 8, art. III § 8-67 generally ensure that each occupied dwelling unit contains a kitchen sink in good working order with approved hot and cold water connections, sufficient cabinet or shelf storage scaled to the unit's permitted occupancy, and a properly installed stove and refrigerator meeting the temperature specifications outlined in the provision. When a unit is rented with the understanding that the tenant will supply their own cooking and refrigeration appliances, compliant operators confirm that adequate, safe installation space is available before occupancy begins. Routine inspections of kitchen fixtures and connections help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-67, tenants in occupied dwelling units are entitled to a functional kitchen area that includes an approved kitchen sink with hot and cold running water, adequate food storage cabinetry, and a stove and refrigerator meeting the stated temperature and safety standards. If any of these required elements are missing or in disrepair, a tenant may have grounds to raise the deficiency as a housing code violation with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Shelton. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about how to document conditions and what complaint or defense options may be 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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