Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.108
TOILET AND BATH FACILITIES (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
At least one flush closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the Director of Health, and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each two rooming units of three rooms or less, or each six persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house, including members of the operator's family wherever they share the use of the facilities; provided that, in a rooming house where rooms are let only to males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half the required number of water closets. All such facilities shall be located within the dwelling as to be reasonably accessible from a common hall or passageway to all of the persons sharing the facilities, and shall be on the same floor as the rooming units which it serves; provided that, where the number of rooming units does not exceed two, the Director of Health may approve the use of suitable and adequate facilities on the floor immediately above or below the rooming units if the total number of persons using the facilities does not exceed four and if the use does not conflict with other provisions of this chapter or the state statutes. Any one toilet may not be shared by the occupants of more than two floors. Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot water at a temperature of not less than 120°F. No such facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval by the Director of Health. (1967 Code, § 9-63) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.108 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances establishes minimum toilet and bath facility requirements for rooming houses, specifying how many shared bathrooms must be provided relative to the number of rooming units or occupants. Facilities must be properly connected to approved water and sewer systems, maintained in good working condition, and accessible from a common hall or passageway on the same floor as the units they serve. Hot water must reach at least 120°F at every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower, and no bathroom may be placed in a basement without written approval from the Director of Health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to § 154.108 generally ensure that at least one flush toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower is available for every two rooming units of three rooms or less, or for every six occupants, including family members who share the facilities. Compliant operators keep all such facilities in good working condition, confirm hot water reaches the required minimum of 120°F, and verify that bathrooms are accessible from a common hallway on the same floor as the units they serve. Any deviation—such as placing facilities in a basement or on a different floor—requires written approval from the Director of Health before implementation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 154.108 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances, residents of rooming houses have a right to properly functioning shared toilet and bath facilities that meet specific ratios, temperature standards, and accessibility requirements. If a rooming house appears to fall short—for example, if hot water is inadequate, facilities are inaccessible from a common hallway, or the number of bathrooms is insufficient for the number of occupants—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the Waterbury Director of Health's office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help residents understand what options may be available when shared facilities do not meet the standards set out in this provision.
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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