Waterford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.150

No owner or other person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purposes of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: A.
Kitchen Facilities. Every rental dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and/or cooked, which shall have adequate circulation area, and which shall be equipped with the following:
1. A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system or a septic tank approved by the appropriate authority.
2. Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does not under ordinary summer conditions require refrigeration for safe keeping, and a counter or table for food preparation; said cabinets and/or shelves and counter or table shall be of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or harmful effect to food.
3. A stove or similar device for cooking food, and a refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than forty-five degrees Fahrenheit but more than thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation; provided that such stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide the same upon occupancy, and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of said stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices are provided.
B. Flush Water Closets. Within every rental dwelling unit there shall be a nonhabitable room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet in good working condition. Said flush water closet shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, be properly connected to a water system that at all times provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water closet to be operated properly, and shall be properly connected to a sewer system or a septic tank which is approved by the appropriate authority.
C. Lavatories. Within every rental dwelling unit there shall be a lavatory sink. Said lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or if located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is properly connected to a sewer system or a septic tank approved by the appropriate authority. Water inlets for lavatory sinks shall be located above the overflow rim of these facilities.
D. Bathtubs and Showers. Within every rental dwelling unit there shall be a room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition. Said bathtub or shower may be in the same room as the flush water closet or in another room and shall be properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system or a septic tank approved by the appropriate authority. Water inlets for bathtubs shall be located above the overflow rim of these facilities.
E. Exits. Every rental dwelling unit shall have at least two means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level. Every rental dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall have immediate access to two or more approved means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level, or as required by the laws of this state and the town.
F. Guard or Hand Rails. Structurally sound handrails shall be provided on any steps containing three risers or more. Porches, patios and/or balconies located more than three feet higher than the adjacent area shall have structurally sound protective guard or hand rails.
G. Private Means of Access and Egress. Access to or egress from each rental dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other rental dwelling unit.
H. Locking Devices on Exterior Doors. No owner or other person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless all exterior doors of the dwelling or dwelling unit are equipped with safe, functioning locking devices.