Old Saybrook, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (2026) § 166-7
Minimum thermal standards (Old Saybrook Rental Housing Standards)
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No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Every dwelling except summer dwellings shall have heating equipment and appurtenances which are properly installed, and are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit located therein to a temperature of at least that required by the State of Connecticut Building Code and at a distance of 36 inches above floor level under ordinary winter conditions. B. No owner or occupant shall install, operate or use a heating device, including hot water heating units, which employs the combustion of carbonaceous fuel, which is not vented to the outside of the structure in an approved manner, and which is not supplied with sufficient air to continuously support the combustion of the fuel. All heating devices shall be constructed, installed, and operated in such a manner as to minimize accidental burns.
Old Saybrook Code ch. 166 § 166-7 establishes minimum thermal standards for residential dwellings. Under this provision, all non-summer dwellings must be equipped with properly installed, safely maintained heating systems capable of reaching the temperature minimums set by the Connecticut Building Code at 36 inches above floor level. Additionally, any heating device that burns carbonaceous fuel must be vented to the outside and supplied with adequate combustion air, and all heating equipment must be designed and operated to minimize the risk of accidental burns.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers renting residential units in Old Saybrook should be aware that § 166-7 requires heating equipment in non-summer dwellings to be properly installed, maintained in safe working order, and capable of meeting Connecticut Building Code temperature standards throughout all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments. Compliant operators routinely inspect and service heating systems before winter seasons and ensure that any fuel-burning devices are properly vented to the exterior and receive sufficient combustion air. Landlords generally document maintenance records and promptly address any deficiencies in heating equipment to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Old Saybrook Code ch. 166 § 166-7, tenants in non-summer dwellings have a right to heating equipment that is safely maintained and capable of reaching Connecticut Building Code temperature minimums in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments. If a heating system is inadequate, improperly vented, or otherwise fails to meet these standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when pursuing remedies through local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available under Connecticut law.
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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