Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-51
Maintenance standards for hotel, motel operators
Operative Text
(a) Each hotel or motel operator shall observe and comply with the following standards in the maintenance of the premises operated by him: (1) Size of sleeping rooms. The sleeping room occupied by each occupant shall contain not less than one hundred (100) square feet in single-occupancy rooms and not less than seventy-five (75) square feet per person for multiple-occupancy rooms. (2) Toilet facilities. The toilet facilities for each room shall be adequate and there shall be a lavatory and bath or shower with running hot and cold water and a toilet with cold running water at all times and at least one (1) such facility for each six (6) person or fraction thereof using each facility. The shower shall have a shower curtain in good repair or the shower area should be otherwise enclosed. A tub mat, safety strips, or a built-in slip-resistant tub shall be supplied. (3) Window space. Each room used for sleeping purposes shall contain at least one (1) outside window of not less than ten (10) percent of floor area which shall be so constructed that at least forty-five (45) percent opens readily except where there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventilation and approved by appropriate authority. (4) Exterior and interior physical condition. Furniture, walls, ceilings, lighting, drapes, Venetian blinds, carpets, floors, elevators, windows, and wall decorations shall be clean and neat and in good physical repair. Stairways, walkways, and lobbies shall be clean and uncluttered. Refuse and rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate in or on any portion of the premises used as a hotel or motel but shall be kept in approved receptacles and containers. (5) Guest room supplies. Drinking glasses, where supplied, should be sanitized in accordance with state and local ordinances. A waste basket will be provided in every room. Soap and toilet tissues are to be supplied in sufficient quantity. A fresh supply of soap is to be provided with each new occupant. Towels and wash cloths that have been used shall be replaced daily. Bed linens, pillows, mattresses, mattress pads, box springs, springs, and frames shall be clean, in good repair and free of stains and foreign matter. Clean bed linens shall be supplied at least once a week and prior to the letting of any room to any occupant. (6) Mechanical room and storage area. Ceilings, walls, pipes, pumps, heating and air conditioning equipment should all be neat and clean, well painted and in good repair. Floors must be clean, uncluttered and free of safety hazards. (7) Food and drink vending machines. Where supplied to hotel or motel guests, vending machines shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner. All refrigerated drinking fountains shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. All ice machines shall be supplied with scoops and/or tong which shall not be stored in ice chest of machine. (8) Restaurants. All Restaurant facilities are to comply with the State of Connecticut Public Health Code and city ordinances. Restaurant facilities must have a separate identity from hotel or motel living quarters and are to be licenses by the Valley Health Department. (9) Swimming pools. All swimming pool shall comply with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code, the State of Connecticut Public Health Code, all City of Shelton ordinances and zoning regulations. (10) Rodent and vermin infestation, etc. The entire premises constituting the hotel or motel shall be kept free of rodent and vermin infestation. (11) Operating locks. All hotel or motel rooms shall have operating locks to insure privacy. (b) In addition to the specific terms of this section, the housing code enforcement officer shall have the power to order the rectification of any condition or situation in any hotel or motel licenses hereunder which, in his opinion, is detrimental or dangerous to life and public safety.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-51 establishes a comprehensive set of physical and operational standards that hotel and motel premises in Shelton must meet. These standards cover minimum room sizes, toilet facilities, window ventilation, cleanliness of furnishings and common areas, guest supplies, food and vending equipment, swimming pools, pest control, and functioning door locks. The local housing code enforcement officer also holds authority to order corrections for any condition deemed dangerous or detrimental to life and public safety, beyond the specific items listed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-51 generally maintain compliance by ensuring sleeping rooms meet the stated square-footage minimums, keeping toilet facilities fully functional and adequately rationed to occupants, and replacing linens and soap with each new guest. Compliant operators also keep all common areas, mechanical rooms, and storage spaces clean and free of hazards, address any rodent or vermin presence promptly, and ensure every guest room has a working lock. Because the housing code enforcement officer can order corrections for conditions not explicitly listed in the ordinance, operators typically conduct regular self-inspections across all areas of the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and occupants at Shelton hotels and motels are entitled to the baseline conditions described in Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-51, including adequately sized rooms, functioning sanitary facilities, clean linens and supplies, pest-free premises, and a working room lock. If these standards are not being met, occupants may consider reporting concerns to the Shelton housing code enforcement officer, who has authority under this section to order operators to correct deficient or dangerous conditions. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can also provide general information about available complaint processes and options under this provision.
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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