Waterford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.250
Evidence obtained during inspection
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The building official or his delegate shall keep confidential all information, exclusive of the inspection record, which he may deliver or obtain in the course of an inspection made pursuant to this chapter and such evidence shall be considered privileged.
Under Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.250, information gathered by the building official or their delegate during a housing inspection is treated as confidential and legally privileged. The only exception is the inspection record itself, which is not subject to this confidentiality protection. This rule limits how evidence collected during inspections can be shared or disclosed outside of the inspection record.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.08.250, property owners and managers can generally expect that information the building official or delegate collects during an inspection — beyond the formal inspection record — will be kept confidential and treated as privileged. Compliant operators typically maintain awareness that the inspection record itself remains non-confidential and may be accessible. Understanding this distinction helps operators know what documentation from an inspection may be subject to broader disclosure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.08.250 of the Waterford Code of Ordinances establishes that information obtained during an inspection is confidential and privileged, with the inspection record being the notable exception to that protection. Tenants should be aware that the inspection record — unlike other information gathered during the inspection — is not shielded by this confidentiality provision and may be obtainable. Those seeking to understand what inspection records are available to them may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review Waterford's public records procedures.
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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