Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.039
HOT WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
(A) Whether supplied by the owner or the tenant, the hot water heating equipment necessary to provide hot water required by this subchapter shall be properly installed and connected and shall be maintained in safe and good working condition, and shall be capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature not less than 120°F. (B) The water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this section when the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit heating facilities required under the provisions of §§ 154.069 and 154.105 are not in effect. (1967 Code, § 9-30) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.039 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances establishes standards for hot water heating equipment in residential dwellings. The rule requires that such equipment — regardless of who owns or operates it — be properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of delivering water at a minimum temperature of 120°F at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, or shower. Importantly, this capability must be maintained independently of any space-heating systems covered under §§ 154.069 and 154.105, meaning the hot water system must function even when central or room heating is not in operation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.039 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances, compliant property operators ensure that hot water heating equipment in each dwelling or rooming unit is properly installed, connected, and kept in safe and good working condition at all times. Operators generally conduct routine inspections and prompt repairs to confirm that water can be drawn at no less than 120°F at every required fixture. Because the provision applies whether the equipment is owner- or tenant-supplied, operators typically clarify responsibility for maintenance in lease agreements and verify that the system operates independently of any space-heating equipment referenced in §§ 154.069 and 154.105.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.039 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances gives occupants a right to hot water delivered at a minimum of 120°F at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, or shower, regardless of whether the equipment is owned by the landlord or the tenant. If hot water is unavailable or falls below that temperature threshold, this provision — along with the penalty reference in § 10.99 — may form the basis of a housing code complaint filed with Waterbury's local housing or code enforcement office. Tenants experiencing such conditions may also wish to document the issue in writing and consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available under local law.
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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