Sterling, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 255 (2026) § 255-11
Notification of fire (Sterling Rental Property Art. I Multiple-Dwelling Units)
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Any owner of a multiple-dwelling unit which is not exempted from the application of this article shall notify the Building Inspector's office within three days of any fire and obtain a new permit or permits for multiple dwelling unit occupancy, as applicable, upon payment of a $15 fee for each rental dwelling unit and not to exceed $50 per fire in said building.
Under Sterling, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 255 § 255-11, when a fire occurs at a covered multiple-dwelling unit, the property owner is required to report the event to the Building Inspector's office within three days. Following that notification, the owner must obtain a new occupancy permit or permits for the affected rental units. A fee applies to this permitting process, set at $15 per rental dwelling unit, capped at $50 per fire in the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of covered multiple-dwelling units in Sterling should be aware that § 255-11 establishes a strict three-day window after any fire to contact the Building Inspector's office. Compliant operators generally document the date of the fire, submit timely notification, and pay the applicable fee—$15 per rental unit, not to exceed $50 per fire—before resuming occupancy. Maintaining records of the notification and newly issued permits is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 255-11 of Sterling's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to understand that their building's owner is obligated to notify the Building Inspector and secure updated occupancy permits after a fire. If a tenant has reason to believe this process was not followed, they may contact the Sterling Building Inspector's office to inquire about the status of required permits for their building. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when post-fire permitting requirements may not have been met.
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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