New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-101
Bathtub or shower required
Operative Text
Every dwelling unit shall contain within a nonhabitable room which affords privacy to a person within such room, a bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which can provide at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure Such bathtub or shower shall be properly connected to a sewer or septic system which is approved by the appropriate authority.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 4 § 13-101 establishes that every dwelling unit must include a bathtub or shower housed in a private, non-habitable room. The fixture must be in good working condition, connected to an approved water supply capable of delivering both hot and cold running water under pressure at all times, and properly tied into an approved sewer or septic system. This rule sets a baseline habitability standard for all residential units within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 4 § 13-101, compliant property operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains a bathtub or shower located in a private, non-habitable room such as a dedicated bathroom. Operators routinely verify that the fixture is in good working order, that the water supply connection is approved by the appropriate authority and delivers both heated and unheated water under pressure, and that drainage is properly connected to an approved sewer or septic system. Routine maintenance inspections help confirm that all these conditions remain continuously satisfied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-101 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 4 gives tenants the right to a functioning bathtub or shower in a private room, supplied with both hot and cold running water and properly connected to an approved drainage system. If a unit lacks this fixture or the fixture is not in good working condition, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help residents understand available options, including how a code violation might be raised in relevant legal or administrative 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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