Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.040
EXITS (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
(A) Every dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level as required by the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the state and the city and approved by the Fire Department. (B) In the case of two dwelling units sharing a kitchen, as provided in § 154.036 (B), egress from the common kitchen may be deemed sufficient compliance with this section. (1967 Code, § 9-31) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.040 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances requires that every dwelling unit have a safe, clear path of exit that leads to open space at ground level, meeting state and city standards and Fire Department approval. Blocked or unsafe exits are not permitted. A limited exception exists when two units share a kitchen under § 154.036(B): in that arrangement, a single egress from the shared kitchen may satisfy the exit requirement for both units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.040, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit's exit path remains clear, structurally sound, and approved by the Waterbury Fire Department at all times. Routine inspections of hallways, stairwells, and exit doors help confirm that no obstructions have accumulated. Operators managing shared-kitchen arrangements under § 154.036(B) should verify that the common kitchen egress meets the standard that qualifies it as sufficient compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.040 gives residents the right to a safe, unobstructed exit from their dwelling unit that leads to open ground-level space and meets Fire Department standards. If an exit is blocked, broken, or otherwise unsafe, tenants may report the condition to the Waterbury housing or fire authorities, who have enforcement authority under this provision. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to maintain compliant egress under § 154.040 might be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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