New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-208
Minimum floor space in sleeping rooms
Operative Text
Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by a child under twelve (12) years of age shall contain at least forty-two (42) square feet of floor space for each child.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-208 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for sleeping rooms based on the number and age of occupants. A room used for sleeping by a single adult or older child must have at least 70 square feet; when more than one person shares a sleeping room, each occupant requires at least 50 square feet. When a sleeping room houses children under 12, each such child must be allocated at least 42 square feet of floor space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-208, compliant operators measure the usable floor area of every sleeping room before assigning occupants and ensure the space meets the applicable per-person minimums—70 square feet for a sole occupant, 50 square feet per person in shared rooms, and 42 square feet per child under 12. Landlords and property managers typically document room dimensions as part of routine inspections and lease administration to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Failing to meet these thresholds can expose a property to housing-code violations and related enforcement action by local authorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-208 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances gives occupants a right to sleeping quarters that meet specific size minimums, and a landlord's failure to provide adequate floor space may constitute a housing-code violation. Tenants who believe their sleeping room falls below the required square footage can report the condition to the local housing or building inspection office, which has authority to inspect and cite violations. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help occupants understand how this provision may apply to their housing situation and what general remedies may be available.
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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