New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-62
Violation penalties—State basic building code
Operative Text
Any person who shall violate a provision of the state basic building code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of any approved plan or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provision of the state basic building code shall be penalized as is specified in the state basic building code.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-62 establishes that violations of the state basic building code—whether through noncompliance with its requirements, unauthorized construction or alteration, or deviation from an approved plan, permit, or certificate—carry penalties defined by the state basic building code itself. The local ordinance does not set its own penalty amounts but instead defers entirely to the state-level framework for determining consequences. This means the applicable fines or sanctions are found in Connecticut's state basic building code rather than in New Britain's local code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in New Britain should be aware that § 13-62 ties local enforcement directly to the state basic building code, meaning that any construction, alteration, or repair work must conform to approved plans, permits, and directives issued by the building official. Compliant operators typically ensure all permits are obtained before work begins, that work matches approved plans, and that certificates are secured upon completion. Because penalties are set at the state level, the financial exposure for a violation is governed by Connecticut's state basic building code standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances § 13-62, tenants who observe unpermitted construction, alterations, or repairs in their building—or work that appears to deviate from approved plans—may have grounds to raise concerns with the local building official. This provision signals that landlords are subject to state-level penalties for building code violations, which can be relevant context when evaluating the condition or safety of a rental unit. Tenants can explore options such as contacting New Britain's building department, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising a code violation as a defense in relevant 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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