New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-120
Electrical service, outlets and fixtures
Operative Text
(a) Where there is usable electric service available from power lines which are not more than three hundred (300) feet away from a dwelling, every dwelling unit and all public and common areas shall be supplied with electric service, outlets and fixtures for lighting; all of which shall be properly installed, shall be in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in accordance with the National Electric Code currently enforced and in a manner prescribed by the ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city. (b) The minimum capacity of such service and the minimum number of outlets and lighting fixtures shall be as follows: (1) Every habitable room of each dwelling unit shall contain at least two (2) separate and remote floor or wall-type electric convenience outlets, one of which may be a ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. (2) In the kitchen there shall be provided three (3) separate and remote wall-type convenience outlets, or two (2) such convenience outlets and one (1) ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. (3) Every public hall, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, or furnace room shall contain at least one electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room, there shall be provided at least one electric outlet. (4) Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring. (5) All electric lights and outlets in bathrooms shall be controlled by switches which are of such design as shall minimize the danger of electric shock, and such lights and outlets shall be installed and maintained in such condition as to minimize the danger of electrical shock.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 5 § 13-120 establishes minimum electrical standards for dwellings located within 300 feet of available power lines. Every dwelling unit and shared area must have properly installed electrical service, outlets, and lighting fixtures that meet the National Electric Code and city regulations. Specific minimums apply room by room — including at least two outlets per habitable room, three outlets (or two plus a light fixture) in kitchens, and at least one light fixture in every hallway, bathroom, laundry room, and furnace room. Temporary wiring and extension cords are prohibited as substitutes for permanent wiring, and bathroom electrical installations must be designed and maintained to minimize shock hazards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in New Britain subject to ch. 13, art. II, div. 5 § 13-120 generally ensure that all dwelling units and common areas are connected to available electric service when power lines are within 300 feet. Compliant operators verify that each habitable room has at least two outlets, kitchens meet the three-outlet (or two-outlet-plus-fixture) requirement, and every required common space has the mandated light fixtures and, where applicable, additional outlets. Routine inspections typically confirm that no extension cords or temporary wiring are serving as permanent electrical infrastructure, and that all bathroom electrical components are installed with shock-minimizing designs and kept in safe working condition in accordance with the National Electric Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in New Britain are entitled to electrical service, outlets, and lighting that meet the standards set out in ch. 13, art. II, div. 5 § 13-120, including room-by-room minimums and safe bathroom electrical installations. If a unit lacks required outlets, relies on temporary wiring as permanent wiring, or has bathroom electrical fixtures that appear unsafe, these conditions may constitute code violations that tenants can report to the appropriate New Britain housing or building inspection authority. Tenants may also wish to document any deficiencies in writing and consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies, which can include raising a code violation as a defense in certain 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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