Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 (2026) § 167-6
Minimum thermal standards (Wallingford Rental Housing Code)
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No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purposes of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed and are maintained in safe and working condition and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, kitchen or kitchenette, bathrooms and toilet compartments in every dwelling unit located therein at a distance of three feet above floor and two feet from exterior wall to a temperature of at least 70° F., with an outside temperature of 0° F. B. Unvented flame space heaters are prohibited; portable electric heaters, equipped with an automatic tilt switch feature, approved under the appropriate local or state electrical and/or prevention code, are acceptable where they meet the provisions of Subsection A and are for temporary use only. Space heaters are not for permanent use.
Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-6 establishes minimum heating standards for all rental dwellings. Every rented unit must have properly installed, safely maintained heating equipment capable of reaching at least 70°F throughout habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and toilet compartments when outdoor temperatures drop to 0°F, measured at three feet above the floor and two feet from exterior walls. Unvented flame space heaters are outright prohibited, and portable electric heaters are only acceptable on a temporary basis if they include an automatic tilt switch and meet applicable electrical and fire-prevention codes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Wallingford should ensure that every dwelling unit covered by ch. 167 § 167-6 is equipped with heating systems that are professionally installed, kept in safe working order, and capable of maintaining 70°F under the prescribed measurement conditions. Compliant operators routinely schedule preventive maintenance on heating equipment before cold-weather seasons and avoid relying on unvented flame space heaters or permanent portable electric heaters as substitutes for adequate central heating. Documentation of inspections and repairs can help demonstrate that a property meets the thermal standards set out in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-6, tenants in rental dwellings have a right to heating that can maintain at least 70°F in all habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms during cold weather, and landlords may not substitute unvented flame space heaters or permanent portable electric heaters for proper heating systems. If a unit fails to meet these thermal standards, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local housing or code-enforcement authorities in Wallingford. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about available remedies, including how to document heating deficiencies and what complaint processes 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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