Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.110
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA (Waterbury Housing Code)
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Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of usable floor area as defined in § 154.053 and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet of additional usable floor area as so defined for each additional occupant thereof. (1967 Code, § 9-65) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.110 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances establishes minimum floor-area requirements for sleeping rooms. A room used for sleeping by a single occupant must have at least 70 square feet of usable floor area, as that term is defined in § 154.053. For each additional person sharing the same sleeping room, an extra 50 square feet of usable floor area is required. These standards are designed to ensure that sleeping spaces meet basic habitability thresholds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.110, compliant operators ensure that every sleeping room in a rental unit meets the baseline of 70 square feet of usable floor area for a single occupant before the unit is rented or occupied. When a sleeping room is intended for multiple occupants, property managers verify that an additional 50 square feet of usable floor area—as defined in § 154.053—is available for each person beyond the first. Keeping documentation such as floor plans and occupancy records can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.110 gives occupants a right to sleeping quarters that meet defined minimum space standards—at least 70 square feet for one person, plus 50 square feet for each additional person sharing the room. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may consider contacting Waterbury's local housing or code-enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help explain how this provision interacts with other habitability protections and what general options 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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