Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-15
Heating facilities
Operative Text
Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilets located therein to a temperature of at least sixty-five (65) degrees F. at a distance three (3) feet above floor level, under ordinary minimum winter conditions.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-15 establishes that every dwelling and dwelling unit must be equipped with heating facilities that are properly installed and kept in safe, good working order. These systems must be capable of raising the temperature in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilets to at least 65°F, measured three feet above the floor, under typical winter conditions. The rule sets a baseline standard for habitability tied to a specific, measurable temperature threshold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-15, compliant property operators ensure that heating systems are professionally installed and regularly maintained so they remain in safe and good working condition throughout the heating season. Operators generally conduct pre-winter inspections, address repair needs promptly, and verify that all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilets can reach the 65°F minimum at the three-foot measurement height. Keeping maintenance records and service receipts helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-15 gives occupants the right to heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilets during winter months. If a heating system fails to meet this standard, tenants may document the deficiency—such as by recording temperature readings at the specified three-foot height—and report the condition to the appropriate Greenwich municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand the range of options available, including how a violation of this provision may be raised in housing proceedings.
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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