Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-10
Same—In rooming houses
Operative Text
For every eight persons or fraction thereof housed in every rooming house, there shall be supplied a bathroom with plumbing including a lavatory, a bathtub or shower and a water closet. If the water closet is supplied in a separate compartment, a lavatory basin shall also be supplied therein. No required facilities shall also be located in a basement or cellar except by written approval of the health officer.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-10 establishes a minimum ratio of bathroom facilities to occupants in rooming houses: one full bathroom—containing a sink, a bathtub or shower, and a toilet—must be provided for every eight residents or partial group of eight. If the toilet is placed in its own separate compartment, a sink must also be included in that compartment. None of these required facilities may be situated in a basement or cellar unless the local health officer has granted written approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-10 generally maintain a compliant bathroom-to-occupant ratio by ensuring that one full bathroom is available for every eight residents or fraction thereof. Compliant operators also verify that any toilet placed in a separate compartment is accompanied by its own sink, and that no required bathroom facilities are installed in a basement or cellar without first obtaining written approval from the health officer. Keeping documentation of occupancy counts and any health officer approvals on file supports ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-10, residents of rooming houses have a right to a minimum number of properly equipped bathrooms relative to the number of people housed in the building. If the ratio of bathrooms to occupants falls short, or if required facilities are located in a basement or cellar without health officer approval, tenants may have grounds to raise a housing code violation. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local health or housing authority, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Ansonia's housing code.
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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