Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-87
Ceiling height
Operative Text
At least seventy-five (75) percent of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of no less than seven (7) feet four (4) inches and the floor area of that part of any room where the ceiling height is less than five (5) feet, shall not be considered as part of the floor area of the room for the purpose of determining the maximum permissible occupancy thereof. At least fifty (50) percent of the floor area in attic rooms shall have a ceiling height of seven (7) feet.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-87 establishes minimum ceiling height standards for habitable rooms. At least 75 percent of a habitable room's floor area must reach a ceiling height of at least 7 feet 4 inches, and any portion of a room where the ceiling falls below 5 feet does not count toward the room's usable floor area when calculating maximum occupancy. For attic rooms specifically, at least half of the floor area must have a ceiling height of at least 7 feet.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing residential properties in Shelton should ensure that habitable rooms meet the ceiling height thresholds set out in ch. 8, art. III § 8-87 before listing or renting those spaces. Compliant operators typically measure each room carefully, excluding any floor area where the ceiling drops below 5 feet when calculating occupancy limits, and verify that attic rooms meet the 50 percent / 7-foot standard. Keeping documentation of room measurements on file can help demonstrate compliance during inspections.
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 § 8-87, tenants have a right to occupy habitable rooms that meet minimum ceiling height standards, and any space where the ceiling is below 5 feet should not be counted when determining how many people may legally occupy a unit. If a tenant believes a room has been improperly measured or that an overcrowded unit was approved using non-compliant floor area, they may consider raising this as a concern with the local housing or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's housing code can help explain available options for addressing potential violations.
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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