Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-81
Electrical service, outlets and fixtures
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Every dwelling unit, and all public and common areas, shall be supplied with electric service, outlets, and fixtures which shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a manner prescribed by the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Shelton. The minimum capacity of such services, and the number of outlets and fixtures, shall be as follows: (1) Every habitable room shall have an electric service and outlets and/or fixtures capable of providing at least three (3) watts per square foot of floor area. (2) Every habitable room and nonhabitable room used for food preparation shall have at least one (1) floor or wall-type duplex electric convenience outlet for each sixty (60) square feet, or fraction thereof, of floor area. (3) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, kitchen or kitchenette, laundry room, furnace room and public hall shall contain at least one (1) supplied ceiling or wall type of electric light fixture. (4) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, kitchen or kitchenette, laundry room and furnace room shall contain at least one (1) floor or wall-type duplex electric convenience outlet, except that kitchens or kitchenettes shall have at least two (2) duplex electric convenience outlets. (5) Convenient switches for turning on lights shall be located in accordance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code. (6) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with a maximum of sixty (60) amperes of electric service.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-81 establishes minimum electrical standards for every dwelling unit and all shared areas in Shelton. Each habitable room must have enough capacity to deliver at least three watts per square foot, and specific rooms—such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and furnace rooms—must contain defined numbers of outlets and at least one ceiling or wall light fixture. All electrical service, outlets, and fixtures must be properly installed, kept in safe working order, and connected to power in compliance with City of Shelton ordinances, with each dwelling unit receiving a maximum of 60 amperes of service.
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Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-81, compliant property operators generally ensure that every habitable room meets the three-watt-per-square-foot capacity threshold and that the required number of duplex outlets is present based on room square footage. Kitchens and kitchenettes require at least two duplex outlets, while bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and public halls each need at least one ceiling or wall light fixture. Operators typically conduct periodic inspections of all electrical installations to confirm that wiring, outlets, and fixtures remain in good and safe working condition and that light switches are positioned in accordance with the Connecticut Basic Building Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-81 gives tenants the right to live in a dwelling unit where electrical service, outlets, and fixtures meet defined minimum standards and are maintained in safe working condition. If outlets are missing, fixtures are broken, or electrical capacity appears inadequate, tenants may document the conditions in writing and notify the landlord, and may also contact the City of Shelton's housing or code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are available, including how a code violation under this section might be raised in other housing 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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