Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.150

No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: A.
Foundations, Floors, etc. Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof shall be weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof; shall be capable of affording privacy; and shall be kept in good repair.
B. Windows, Exterior Doors, etc. Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof; and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
C. Stairs, Porches and Appurtenances. Every inside and outside stairs, every porch and every appurtenance thereto, shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon; and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
D. Plumbing Fixtures and Pipes. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions.
E. Water Closet Compartment and Bathroom Floors. Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water, and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
F. Effective Facilities Generally. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility, which is required under this chapter, shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
G. Drainage, Disposal of Rainwater. All rainwater shall be drained and conveyed from roof by means of properly installed gutters and leaders connected to city sewer when said sewer is located in street, so as not to cause dampness in the walls, ceilings or floors of any habitable room, or of any bathroom or water closet compartment, or any halls or hallway.
H. Exterior Surfaces.
1. All exterior surfaces not inherently resistant to decay shall be protected from the elements and from decay, by paint or other approved protective coating applied in a workmanlike manner. All exterior surfaces shall be kept clean and free from foreign matter.
2. All exterior surfaces where painted, shall be painted with paints which are not lead-based paints. All exterior surfaces with flaking, peeling, chipping or blistering paint which contains lead-based paint shall be repaired to remove or cover such paint. Removal of lead-based paint shall be completed under such safety conditions as required by standards to be established by the Bridgeport health department.
I. 1. All walls, ceilings, floors, interior woodwork, doors, windows and any other interior surfaces shall be kept free of flaking, peeling, chipping, blistering or loose paint. All interior surfaces, where painted, shall be painted with paints which are not lead-based paints.
2. The presence of exposed lead-based paint on any interior surface shall render a dwelling unit unfit for human occupancy. The presence of flaking, peeling, chipping, blistering or loose paint which contains lead-based paint shall render a dwelling unit unfit for human occupancy.
J. Handrails. Every stairwell and flight of stairs, both interior or exterior, which is more than two risers high shall have handrails or railings located in accordance with the building code. Every handrail or railing shall be firmly fastened and must be maintained in good condition.