Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 10 § 10-10

Space, use and location requirements

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Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 10 § 10-10
No person shall occupy or let to be occupied any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: (1)
Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof and at least one hundred thirty (130) square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room space.
(2) No dwelling or dwelling unit containing two (2) or more sleeping rooms shall have such room arrangements that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment intended for use by occupants of more than one (1) sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room or a bathroom or water closet compartment.
(3) At least one-half of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of at least seven (7) feet, 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 in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining the maximum permissible occupancy thereof.
(4) No space located partially or totally below grade shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit unless:
a. The floor and those portions of the walls below grade are of waterproof and dampproof construction.
b. The minimum window area required in section 10-7 (1) is located entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining such window area or, if windows are located below grade, that there is constructed a properly drained window well the ground area of which shall be equal to or greater than the area of the window opening; the bottom of the window well shall be below the top of the impervious masonry construction under this window; the minimum horizontal projections of the bottom of the window well shall be equal to or greater than the vertical dimension of this window opening; and no part of the window well opposite this window shall protrude above a line projected at a forty-five-degree angle from the bottom of the window opening at right angles to the outer wall.
c. The total openable window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum as required under section 10-7 (2), except where there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventilation and approved by the appropriate authority.
d. There are no pipes, ducts or other obstructions less than six (6) feet, eight (8) inches above the floor level which interfere with the normal use of the room or area.
(5) Every dwelling unit shall have adequate closet or other storage space for personal effects of each permissible occupant; if it is lacking, an amount of space equal in square footage to the deficiency shall be subtracted from the area of habitable room space used in determining permissible occupancy.
(6) A dwelling unit shall not be occupied by more than one (1) family plus two (2) occupants unrelated to the family, except guests or domestic employees, or by not more than one (1) household if the occupants are unrelated, unless specific approval has been granted by the appropriate authority.
(7) Each dwelling shall have a suitable facility for the safe storage of medicines, toxic materials and household poisons, such as ammonia, paint, gasoline, etc., to ensure safety for children in a residential environment.
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Plain English

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-10 establishes minimum space, layout, and habitability standards that every dwelling or dwelling unit must meet before anyone may live in it. These requirements cover minimum square footage per occupant, ceiling heights, bathroom access arrangements, below-grade room conditions, storage space, occupancy limits by household composition, and safe storage of hazardous materials. The rule applies equally to the act of occupying a unit and the act of renting it out — neither is permitted if the unit falls short of these standards.

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For Property Managers

Under Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-10, compliant operators generally ensure that each unit provides at least 150 square feet of habitable space for the first occupant and 130 square feet for each additional occupant, with ceiling heights meeting the prescribed minimums. Operators also verify that bathroom access does not require passage through another sleeping room, that any below-grade spaces used for living meet waterproofing, window, and clearance requirements, and that adequate storage space is available for each permitted occupant. Occupancy is generally limited to one family plus up to two unrelated individuals, or one unrelated household, unless the appropriate authority has granted specific approval, and each dwelling must include a secure facility for storing medicines, toxic materials, and household poisons.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-10 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a dwelling unit does not meet minimum space, layout, ceiling height, below-grade habitability, storage, or hazardous-material storage requirements. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may document the conditions and report them to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Trumbull. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a violation of § 10-10 might be raised as a defense or used to support a complaint, and consulting one is a common first step for those navigating habitability concerns.

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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