Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-74
Screening against rodents
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If deemed necessary by the director of health, every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents or other pests, shall be supplied with a screen or such other device as will effectively prevent their entrance.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-74, basement and cellar windows used for ventilation, as well as any other basement openings that could allow rodents or pests to enter, must be fitted with screens or equivalent protective devices when the director of health determines such measures are necessary. The rule gives the director of health discretion to trigger the requirement based on conditions at a given property. The goal of the provision is to prevent pest entry through vulnerable points in a building's lower levels.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-74 generally maintain screens or equivalent barriers on basement and cellar ventilation windows and other ground-level openings that could serve as pest entry points. Compliant operators typically inspect these openings regularly and address any gaps, tears, or missing screens before a health department review. Keeping documentation of screening installations and maintenance can support a showing of compliance if the director of health conducts an assessment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-74 establishes that tenants living in buildings with basements or cellars have an interest in those spaces being protected against rodent and pest entry when the director of health deems it necessary. Tenants who observe unscreened basement windows or openings that appear to allow pest access may consider reporting the condition to the Glastonbury health department, which holds authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord has not addressed pest-entry vulnerabilities.
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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