Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.52
SCREENS REQUIRED
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During that portion of each year when the director of health deems it necessary for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have supplied screens and a self-closing device. Every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens; provided that such screens shall not be required during such period in rooms deemed by the director of health to be located high enough in the upper stories of buildings as to be free from such insects, and in rooms located in areas of this town which are deemed by the director of health to have so few such insects as to render screens unnecessary. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.52, during the portion of the year that the local director of health determines is necessary for insect protection, all doors leading directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space must be fitted with screens and a self-closing mechanism, and all windows or ventilation openings to the outdoors must also have screens. The director of health has authority to exempt rooms located high enough in a building or in areas of town where insects are not a significant concern. Violations of this provision are subject to penalties as set out in § 152.199.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.52 generally ensure that exterior doors on dwelling units are equipped with properly fitted screens and functional self-closing devices during the insect season identified by the director of health, and that all windows and ventilation openings to the outside are similarly screened. Operators typically monitor any exemptions the director of health may issue for upper-story rooms or low-insect areas before omitting screens in those locations. Maintaining documentation of screen installation and any applicable exemptions is a practice consistent with compliance under this section, given that violations carry penalties under § 152.199.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.52 establishes a right for occupants of dwelling units to have screens on exterior doors—along with self-closing devices—and on windows or ventilation openings during the insect season designated by the director of health. If screens or self-closing devices are absent or in disrepair during the required period, tenants may have grounds to raise a housing code violation, as penalties for noncompliance are referenced in § 152.199. Tenants can explore options such as contacting Hamden's health or housing department to report a potential violation, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on next steps.
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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