Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 4 (2026) § 9-166
Installation and maintenance (Groton Art. IV Div. 4: Equipment and Basic Facilities)
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(a) Facilities and equipment. All required equipment and all building space and parts in every dwelling and multifamily dwelling shall be constructed and maintained so as to properly and safely perform their intended function in accordance with the provisions of the building code. (b) Continuation of service. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this article to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling let by him, except for temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the housing official. (c) Plumbing fixtures. In buildings and structures used for human habitation, water lines, plumbing fixtures, vents, and drains shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in working condition and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performing the function for which they are designed. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the building code of the town. (d) Plumbing systems. In buildings and structures used for human habitation, every plumbing stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or health hazards. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the building or plumbing code of the town. (e) Heating and cooking equipment. Every space heating, cooking and water heating device, its components and accessories shall be properly installed, connected and maintained free from leaks and obstructions and shall be capable of performing the function for which it is designed in accordance with the provisions of the building code. Either central or space heating facilities may be used, but they must meet the requirements of this article and applicable state codes. (f) Correction of defective system. Where it is found, in the opinion of the housing official, that the electrical system in a building constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the building by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, he shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard, in accordance with the building code of the town. (g) Seepage. All rainwater shall be so drained and conveyed from every roof so as not to cause dampness in the walls, ceilings or floors of any habitable room or of any bathroom or water closet compartment. All exterior wood surfaces shall be adequately protected from water seepage and against decay.
Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 4 § 9-166 establishes that all equipment, utilities, plumbing, heating, cooking, and electrical systems in dwellings must be properly installed and kept in safe working order in line with the town's building code. Owners and operators are prohibited from cutting off required services or utilities to occupied units except during actual repair work or emergencies approved by the housing official. The provision also requires that buildings be protected from water intrusion, with roofs, exterior wood surfaces, and drainage systems maintained to prevent dampness and decay in habitable spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-166, compliant property owners and operators routinely inspect and maintain all plumbing fixtures, heating and cooking equipment, electrical systems, and drainage features to ensure they function safely and meet Groton's building code standards. Service interruptions are limited to the narrow circumstances the provision allows — active repair work or housing-official-approved emergencies — meaning operators generally plan maintenance to minimize any disruption to occupied units. Operators also keep exterior surfaces and roof drainage systems in good repair to prevent moisture from reaching habitable rooms, bathrooms, or structural components.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-166 gives occupants of Groton dwellings the right to continuous, properly functioning utilities, plumbing, heating, and electrical service, with shutoffs permitted only in tightly defined circumstances. If a required service is removed or a system falls into disrepair, tenants may report the condition to Groton's housing official, who has authority under this provision to require corrections and eliminate hazards. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand the range of options available, including how a landlord's failure to maintain systems under § 9-166 might be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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