Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-70
Bathtub or shower required
Operative Text
Within every dwelling unit there shall be a nonhabitable room, which affords privacy to a person within said room, and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower bath in good working condition. Said bathtub or shower bath may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or in another room, and shall be properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by appropriate authority and which provides an adequate amount of heated and unheated, running water under pressure, and to a sewer system or septic tank which is approved by the appropriate authority.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-70, every dwelling unit must contain a private, non-habitable room fitted with a functioning bathtub or shower. That bathing facility must be connected to an approved water supply delivering both hot and cold running water under pressure, and must also be connected to an approved sewer system or septic tank. The bathtub or shower may share a room with the toilet or occupy a separate room, as long as all other requirements are met.
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Operators of rental dwelling units in Shelton must ensure compliance with ch. 8, art. III § 8-70 by maintaining at least one private, non-habitable bathroom containing a bathtub or shower in good working condition. Compliant operators verify that the bathing fixture is connected to an authority-approved water supply providing adequate hot and cold running water under pressure, as well as an approved sewer or septic system. Routine inspections of plumbing connections, water pressure, and fixture condition are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-70 of Shelton's Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to a private room with a working bathtub or shower properly connected to approved hot and cold water and an approved sewer or septic system. If a dwelling unit lacks this facility or the fixture is not in good working condition, tenants may have grounds to raise the deficiency with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, such as filing a complaint or raising the 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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