Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.068
ELECTRICAL SERVICE (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
(A) Where there is electrical service available from power lines which are not more than 300 feet away from a dwelling, every dwelling unit and all public and common areas shall be supplied with electric service, outlets and fixtures which shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electrical power in a manner prescribed by the provisions of this code, ordinances, rules and regulations of the city. (B) The capacity of the services and the number of outlets and fixtures shall be: (1) Every habitable room shall have at least one floor or wall-type electric convenience outlet for each 60 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area, and in no case less than two such outlets, one of which may be a ceiling or wall type electric light fixture; and (2) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, and public hall shall contain at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. (1967 Code, § 9-42) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.068 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances establishes minimum standards for electrical service in dwellings located within 300 feet of available power lines. Every dwelling unit and all common areas must have properly installed, safely maintained electrical service, outlets, and fixtures connected to a power source in accordance with city rules. Habitable rooms must have at least two electrical outlets (one per 60 square feet of floor area), and bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, water closet compartments, and public halls must each have at least one ceiling or wall-type light fixture.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.068, compliant property operators ensure that every habitable room in their rental units contains at least two electrical outlets—scaled to one outlet per 60 square feet of floor area—with one outlet optionally being a ceiling or wall-type light fixture. Operators also verify that bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, water closet compartments, and public halls each have at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type light fixture. All electrical service, outlets, and fixtures are kept properly installed and in good, safe working condition, and connected to the power source in accordance with Waterbury's applicable codes and regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.068 gives tenants in Waterbury the right to electrical service, a minimum number of outlets in every habitable room, and at least one light fixture in bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, water closet compartments, and public halls. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these minimums—such as having too few outlets or missing required fixtures—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and filing a complaint with Waterbury's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how violations of § 154.068 may be raised as part of a broader housing complaint process.
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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