Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.037
TOILETS (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
(A) Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with a complete bathroom fixture group consisting of a flush water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower in good working condition and installed and maintained in a manner prescribed by ordinances or rules and regulations of the city. (B) The fixture group shall be properly connected to an approved plumbing system and to an approved hot and cold running water system under pressure, except that the flush water closet shall be connected to an approved plumbing system and to an approved cold running water system under pressure, except that the flush water closet shall be connected to an approved plumbing system and to an approved cold running water system under pressure. (C) The flush water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower need not be installed in the same room, but the room or rooms shall afford privacy to a person within the room or rooms. (1967 Code, § 9-28) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.037 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances requires that every dwelling unit contain a complete bathroom fixture group — specifically a flush toilet, a sink (lavatory basin), and either a bathtub or shower — all in good working condition and properly connected to approved plumbing and hot-and-cold running water systems under pressure. The toilet need only be connected to cold running water. While these fixtures do not all have to be in the same room, any room housing them must provide privacy to its occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.037, compliant operators ensure that every rental unit they manage contains a functioning toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, each connected to an approved plumbing system meeting city standards. Landlords generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that all fixtures remain in good working order and that water pressure and connections are maintained. Keeping records of plumbing maintenance and repairs can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the city's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.037 gives tenants the right to a complete, functioning bathroom fixture group — toilet, sink, and tub or shower — with proper hot and cold running water in every dwelling unit. If any of these fixtures are missing, broken, or lack adequate water connections, that condition may constitute a code violation under Waterbury's ordinances, and tenants may have grounds to report the issue to the appropriate city code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help residents understand the range of options available, including how a violation of § 154.037 might be raised in a housing or habitability proceeding.
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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