Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-42
Water closets, lavatory basins, bathtubs and showers
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At least one (1) flush water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a water and sewer system or septic tank system, approved by the code enforcement officer and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each six (6) persons, or fraction thereof, residing within a rooming house, hotel or motel, including members of the operator's family, wherever they share the use of said facilities, provided: (1) In a rooming house, hotel or motel unit where rooms are let only to males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half (½) the required number of water closets. (2) All such facilities shall be so located within the premises as to be reasonably accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. (3) Each lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with adequate hot water under pressure. (4) No such facilities shall be located in a basement or cellar except by written approval of the code enforcement officer.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-42 establishes minimum sanitary facility requirements for rooming houses, hotels, and motels. For every six residents (or any partial group of six), the property must provide at least one functioning flush toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, all properly connected to an approved water and sewer or septic system. These facilities must be accessible from a common hallway, supplied with hot water under pressure, and generally may not be located in a basement or cellar without written approval from the code enforcement officer.
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Operators of rooming houses, hotels, and motels in Shelton should ensure their properties meet the facility ratios set out in ch. 8, art. II § 8-42, counting all residents—including the operator's own family members who share the facilities—when calculating how many toilets, basins, and tubs or showers are required. Compliant operators keep all fixtures in good working condition, confirm that hot water under pressure is available at each basin and tub or shower, and verify that facilities are reachable from a common hall rather than tucked away in inaccessible areas. Any plan to locate facilities in a basement or cellar requires advance written approval from the code enforcement officer before proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of rooming houses, hotels, and motels in Shelton are entitled under ch. 8, art. II § 8-42 to at least one toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower for every six people sharing the space, with those fixtures properly connected, in good working order, and supplied with hot water under pressure. If facilities are broken, inaccessible from a common hallway, or insufficient for the number of occupants, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of these standards can document the conditions, contact Shelton's code enforcement office to request an inspection, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
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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