New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-132
Heating facilities required; minimum temperature capability required
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling shall have provision made for the installation of heating facilities which are properly installed and are maintained in safe and good working condition, and which are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, bathrooms and water closet compartments, in every dwelling unit therein to a temperature of at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit with an outside temperature of zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit, with the reading taken at a distance of three (3) feet above floor level. (b) Heat where supplied by the owner shall be supplied in accordance with the applicable sections of the state basic building code. State Law reference-- Required heating, G.S. § 19a-109.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 6 § 13-132 establishes that every dwelling must be equipped with heating facilities that are properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of raising indoor temperatures to at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments—even when outdoor temperatures drop to 0°F. The temperature standard is measured three feet above floor level. When heat is supplied by the property owner, it must also conform to the applicable provisions of the Connecticut state basic building code, as referenced in G.S. § 19a-109.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-132, compliant property owners ensure that heating systems in every dwelling unit are properly installed, kept in safe and good working condition, and capable of maintaining at least 65°F at three feet above floor level during extreme cold. Operators who supply heat directly to tenants also align their systems with the applicable sections of the state basic building code. Routine maintenance records and periodic inspections of heating equipment are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-132 gives tenants the right to live in a dwelling with heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and water closet compartments, measured three feet above floor level, even in the coldest conditions. If a heating system fails to meet this standard, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to New Britain's local housing or code enforcement office, which can inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand available options, including whether a violation of § 13-132 may be raised as a defense or basis for relief in a housing proceeding.
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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