Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-42
Means of egress
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Every rooming unit or hotel unit shall be provided with not less than two (2) approved remote means of egress, both of which lead to safe and open space at ground level (as required by the laws of this state and this city), except that windows shall not be considered means of egress.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-42, every rooming unit and hotel unit must have at least two separate, approved exit routes that each lead to safe, open space at ground level. The two exits must be positioned remotely from each other, meaning they cannot be immediately adjacent. Windows are explicitly excluded from counting as valid means of egress under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses and hotels in Stamford should ensure that each unit complies with ch. 146 § 146-42 by maintaining at least two code-approved exit pathways that are physically separated from one another and that both terminate at safe, open ground-level space. Compliant operators routinely inspect these egress routes to confirm they remain unobstructed, functional, and meet applicable state and local building requirements. Because windows do not qualify as egress under this section, operators generally verify that all required exits are doors or other approved passageways.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-42 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances gives occupants of rooming units and hotel units the right to at least two approved, remote exit routes leading to safe ground-level space — a baseline safety standard that windows alone cannot satisfy. If a unit appears to lack compliant egress, tenants may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate Stamford building or housing code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help occupants understand how a landlord's failure to provide proper egress may be raised as a housing code violation.
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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