Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-42
Food storage cabinets and shelves
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Section 4-42 Food storage cabinets and shelves Cabinets and/or shelves used for the storage of eating, drinking or cooking equipment or utensils or of food that does not, under ordinary summer conditions, require refrigeration for safekeeping shall be of sound construction and shall be furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or harmful effect to food.
Section 4-42 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code establishes minimum quality requirements for cabinets and shelves used to store food, dishes, and cooking utensils. These storage surfaces must be structurally sound, easy to clean, and made from materials that will not contaminate food with toxic or harmful substances. The rule applies specifically to storage of items that do not require refrigeration under typical summer conditions.
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Under § 4-42 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code, operators of rental units are generally expected to ensure that food storage cabinets and shelves are in sound structural condition, free of damage that would compromise their integrity. Compliant operators typically use or install surfaces that can be wiped down and sanitized without difficulty and that are made from food-safe materials. Routine inspections of cabinet interiors and shelf surfaces for peeling finishes, cracks, or deteriorating materials help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-42 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if food storage cabinets or shelves in their unit are structurally unsound, difficult to clean, or made from materials that could contaminate food. Tenants who observe such conditions may consider documenting the issue in writing and notifying their landlord, or contacting the appropriate Killingly code enforcement office to request an inspection. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when housing code standards like § 4-42 are not being met.
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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