Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-85
Minimum floor space required in sleeping rooms
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In every dwelling unit of two (2) or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space for the first occupant, and at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereof, and shall be no less than seven (7) feet in width.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-85 establishes minimum floor space standards for sleeping rooms in dwelling units that contain two or more rooms. The first occupant of any sleeping room requires at least 70 square feet of floor space, and each additional occupant in that same room requires at least 50 more square feet. Additionally, no sleeping room may be narrower than 7 feet at any point, regardless of occupant count.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-85, compliant operators generally verify the measured square footage and width of every sleeping room before assigning occupancy levels. Maintaining records of room dimensions and ensuring that occupancy arrangements do not exceed the space thresholds—70 square feet for the first occupant plus 50 square feet per additional occupant, with a minimum 7-foot width—are practices associated with ongoing compliance. Operators typically revisit these calculations whenever household composition changes in a multi-room dwelling unit.
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 § 8-85 gives occupants of sleeping rooms a baseline entitlement to minimum floor space and room width in any dwelling unit with two or more rooms. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local housing or code enforcement authorities in Shelton. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other housing code protections and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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