Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-73
Construction and maintenance
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Section 4-73 Construction and maintenance A. All sewers, pipes, drains or conduits and openings around such pipes and conduits shall be constructed and maintained to prevent the ingress or egress of rats and other rodents to or from a premise(s). B. Every water closet compartment, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. H. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 4-73 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code establishes structural requirements for certain building components. All sewers, pipes, drains, conduits, and the openings around them must be built and kept in a condition that blocks rats and other rodents from entering or leaving a property. Additionally, floor surfaces in bathrooms, water closet compartments, and kitchens must be constructed and maintained so they resist water penetration and can be kept clean and sanitary with reasonable effort.
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Under § 4-73 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code, compliant property operators routinely inspect sewer lines, pipes, drains, conduits, and any surrounding gaps or openings to ensure they are sealed against rodent entry or exit. Operators also regularly assess bathroom, water closet, and kitchen floor surfaces to confirm they remain water-resistant and easy to clean. Keeping maintenance records of inspections and repairs to these systems is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-73 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if sewer lines, pipes, drains, or conduit openings are not sealed against rodents, or if bathroom, water closet, or kitchen floors are deteriorating in ways that make them water-permeable or difficult to keep sanitary. Tenants who observe these conditions may document the issues in writing and notify their landlord, and may also contact the local code enforcement authority responsible for administering Ch. 4 Art. III. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help explain the range of options available, including how such violations might 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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