New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-192
Permit—Required
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house unless he holds a valid rooming house permit issued by the director of health after concurrence of the building department and the fire department. The permit must be issued in the operator's name and be issued for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. Rooming units must pass inspection by building and fire departments before permit will be issued. Cross reference-- Licenses, permits and miscellaneous business regulations, Ch. 14 .
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-192 establishes that operating a rooming house in New Britain requires a valid permit issued by the director of health, with sign-off from both the building and fire departments. The permit is tied to a specific operator and a specific property, meaning it cannot simply be transferred to a new owner or applied to a different location. Before any permit is issued, rooming units must pass inspections conducted by the building and fire departments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-192, a compliant rooming house operator obtains a valid permit in their own name before accepting any tenants, ensuring the permit identifies the exact dwelling or dwelling unit being operated. Operators generally coordinate inspections with both the building department and the fire department, resolving any deficiencies before the director of health issues the permit. Because the permit is property- and person-specific, operators who acquire a new property or change the operating entity typically initiate a fresh permitting process rather than assuming an existing permit remains valid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-192 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances requires that any rooming house you live in be operated under a valid, property-specific permit issued by the director of health. If a rooming house appears to be operating without such a permit—or if inspections by the building or fire department were never completed—that may be relevant information when raising concerns about habitability or code compliance. Tenants who believe a rooming house is operating without the required permit can contact the New Britain director of health or the building department to inquire about the property's permit status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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