New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-88
Supplied heat; supplied heated water
Operative Text
(a) In every dwelling unit and/or rooming unit when the control of the supplied heat is the responsibility of a person other than the occupant, a temperature of at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all habitable rooms, bathroom, and water closet compartments at a distance of thirty-six (36) inches above the floor level. Supplied heated water must be heated at all times to one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit at the outlet. (b) The director of health may require that a temperature of at least sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit be maintained in all habitable rooms when the occupants are elderly, very young or chronically ill. State Law reference-- Similar provisions, G.S. § 19-65.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-88 establishes minimum heating standards for rental dwellings where the occupant does not control the heat supply. Habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments must be kept at no less than 65°F measured 36 inches above the floor, and hot water at outlets must reach at least 120°F at all times. When occupants are elderly, very young, or chronically ill, the Director of Health has authority to require a higher minimum of 68°F in habitable rooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-88, property owners and managers who control the heating system are responsible for maintaining at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments, measured 36 inches above the floor level. Compliant operators also ensure that hot water is consistently delivered at a minimum of 120°F at the outlet. Operators should be aware that the Director of Health may impose a stricter 68°F standard when vulnerable occupants—such as elderly, very young, or chronically ill residents—are present in the unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-88 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to adequate heat and hot water when the landlord controls the heating system, with floors of 65°F in living spaces and bathrooms and 120°F for hot water at the tap. Tenants whose households include elderly, very young, or chronically ill members may be entitled to a higher minimum temperature of 68°F, which the Director of Health can require. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting conditions, contacting the New Britain Director of Health or a local housing authority to report a potential violation, or reaching out to a 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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