Bethel, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (2026) § 63-6
Minimum thermal standards (Bethel Housing Standards, Rental Unit)
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No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purposes of living therein, which does not comply with the following minimum thermal (heating and cooling) standards: A. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which shall be properly installed and maintained safe and which shall be capable of safely and adequately heating all of the habitable rooms, kitchen or kitchenette, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit located therein. Such heating facilities shall adequately heat the room to a temperature of at least 68º F. with an outside temperature of 0º F. The reading shall be taken at a distance 60 inches above the floor level of each such room. B. Unvented flame space heaters are prohibited. Such portable electric heaters as are approved under the appropriate local or state electrical and/or fire prevention code will be acceptable where they meet the provisions of § 63-6A .
Bethel, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 § 63-6 establishes minimum thermal standards that apply to any dwelling or dwelling unit offered for occupancy. Every such dwelling must have heating facilities that are properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of raising habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments to at least 68°F when the outside temperature is 0°F, measured 60 inches above the floor. Unvented flame space heaters are outright prohibited, while portable electric heaters may be used only if they meet applicable local or state electrical and fire prevention codes and satisfy the heating-capacity requirements of the provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers renting dwellings in Bethel are generally expected to ensure that all heating systems covered under § 63-6 are properly installed, kept in safe working order, and capable of maintaining the 68°F minimum at the prescribed measurement height throughout every habitable room, kitchen, bathroom, and water closet compartment. Unvented flame space heaters may not be used under any circumstances, and any portable electric heaters used to supplement heating must carry approval under the relevant local or state electrical and fire prevention codes. Routine inspection and documentation of heating system performance—particularly during cold-weather months—is a practice commonly associated with compliance with ch. 63 § 63-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Bethel dwellings are entitled under ch. 63 § 63-6 to heating facilities that can maintain at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments, and landlords are prohibited from using unvented flame space heaters in those spaces. If a rental unit's heating system fails to meet these standards, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local housing or code enforcement authorities in Bethel. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help explain the range of options available, including how § 63-6 may be relevant to a housing complaint or other enforcement pathway.
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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