Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-83
Heating facilities required; minimum temperature capability required
Operative Text
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall be supplied with heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working conditions, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, kitchen or kitchenette, bathrooms and water closet compartments located therein to a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit at five (5) feet above the floor at all times, and shall be installed and operated in the manner required by the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the State of Connecticut and the City of Shelton. State Law reference-- Required heating, G.S. § 19a-109.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-83, every dwelling or dwelling unit must have heating facilities that are properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of raising the temperature in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments to at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit, measured at five feet above the floor. This standard applies at all times and must be met in compliance with applicable Connecticut state law and City of Shelton regulations. The provision references Connecticut General Statutes § 19a-109 as the underlying state authority for required heating standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-83 generally keep heating systems professionally installed, routinely inspected, and promptly repaired so that every habitable room, kitchen, bathroom, and water closet compartment can reach and maintain at least 68°F at five feet above the floor. Compliant operators also ensure their heating equipment meets all applicable Connecticut state statutes and City of Shelton regulations, including those referenced under C.G.S. § 19a-109. Maintaining service records and scheduling preventive maintenance before cold-weather seasons are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-83 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to heating that keeps all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments at a minimum of 68°F at five feet above the floor at all times. If a heating system fails to meet this standard, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to the City of Shelton's code enforcement or housing inspection office, or to raise the violation in relevant legal proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law, including C.G.S. § 19a-109, can help explain the range of options available when a landlord does not maintain adequate heat.
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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