Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29 § 29-273
(Formerly Sec. 19-396b). Accessibility or adaptability requirements for residential buildings and complexes.
Operative Text
Each residential building or complex constructed, substantially renovated or established by change of use under a building permit application filed on or after October 1, 2004, shall provide accessible or adaptable dwelling units for persons with disabilities as required by the State Building Code.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-273 establishes that residential buildings or complexes newly constructed, substantially renovated, or converted through a change of use under a building permit application filed on or after October 1, 2004, must include dwelling units that are accessible or adaptable for persons with disabilities, in accordance with the State Building Code. The rule ties the obligation to the permit application date, meaning projects permitted before that date are not covered by this specific requirement. The provision does not set out the precise technical standards itself, but instead incorporates those standards by reference to the State Building Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-273, operators and developers of residential properties subject to a building permit application filed on or after October 1, 2004 are generally expected to ensure that the project's design and construction incorporate the accessible or adaptable unit requirements spelled out in the Connecticut State Building Code. Compliant operators typically work with architects and contractors familiar with those code standards from the earliest stages of design, since retrofitting for accessibility after construction can be significantly more complex. Maintaining documentation of permit application dates and code-compliance reviews is a common practice for demonstrating that a project meets the statutory threshold.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-273 gives residents and prospective residents a basis to expect that qualifying residential buildings—those built, substantially renovated, or converted under permits filed on or after October 1, 2004—include units designed to be accessible or adaptable for persons with disabilities. If a tenant believes a covered building does not meet these requirements, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local building department or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Consulting the Connecticut State Building Code alongside this provision can help clarify what specific features should have been incorporated into a covered property.
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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