New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-20
Application of building code and state fire safety code
Operative Text
Any additions to buildings or changes of use therein which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this article shall be done in accordance with the applicable sections of the state basic building code and the state fire safety code, regardless of when the dwelling was originally erected.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 1 § 13-20 establishes that whenever enforcement of the housing article triggers additions to a building or changes in how a space is used, those modifications must comply with Connecticut's state basic building code and state fire safety code. This requirement applies regardless of how old the dwelling is, meaning age of construction provides no exemption. The rule ensures that code-driven alterations meet current safety standards rather than the standards in effect when the building was originally built.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 1 § 13-20, property owners and managers who undertake building additions or use changes prompted by housing code enforcement are generally expected to ensure that all such work conforms to the state basic building code and the state fire safety code. Compliant operators typically obtain the appropriate permits and inspections for any such modifications, treating the age of the structure as irrelevant to the applicable code standards. Keeping documentation of code-compliant work helps demonstrate that alterations were carried out in accordance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-20 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 1 gives tenants a basis to expect that any building additions or use changes resulting from housing code enforcement in their dwelling meet current state building and fire safety standards, no matter when the structure was originally constructed. If a tenant believes that alterations made under enforcement of the housing article did not comply with these codes, they may consider raising that concern with the local housing or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with other protections available under New Britain's housing regulations.
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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