Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 10 § 10-8
Minimum thermal standards (heating and cooling)
Operative Text
No person shall occupy as owner, occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, and are maintained in safe and working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit located therein at a distance of eighteen (18) inches above floor level under ordinary winter conditions to a temperature of at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit. (2) Unvented flame space heaters are prohibited; portable electric heaters, approved under the appropriate local or state electrical and/or fire prevention code are acceptable (where they meet the provisions of subsection (1)).
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-8 establishes minimum thermal standards for residential dwellings. Every dwelling must have heating facilities that are properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of raising the temperature in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments to at least 65°F, measured 18 inches above floor level under ordinary winter conditions. Unvented flame space heaters are outright prohibited, though code-approved portable electric heaters may be used as long as they meet the same heating-capacity requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-8, compliant property operators ensure that all heating systems are professionally installed, kept in safe working order, and capable of maintaining at least 65°F in every habitable room, bathroom, and water closet compartment at 18 inches above floor level. Operators also verify that no unvented flame space heaters are present in any unit, and that any portable electric heaters in use carry approval under applicable local or state electrical and fire prevention codes. Routine inspections and maintenance records are tools commonly used by operators to demonstrate ongoing compliance with these thermal standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-8 gives occupants the right to live in a dwelling where heating facilities are properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of reaching at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments. If a unit's heating system falls short of these standards, or if an unvented flame space heater is present, that may constitute a code violation that tenants can document and report to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or defenses this provision may provide in their circumstances.
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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