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Connecticut Rental Agreement Fire Sprinkler Notice

The Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 830 Section 47a-3f requires the following notice to be given with regard to the existence of an operable fire sprinkler in the rental property:

Definition of Fire Sprinkler System

(a) As used in this section, “fire sprinkler system” means a system of piping and appurtenances designed and installed in accordance with generally accepted standards so that heat from a fire will automatically cause water to be discharged over the fire area to extinguish or prevent its further spread.

Rental Agreement Notice

(b) When renting any dwelling unit, the landlord of such dwelling unit shall include notice in the rental agreement as to the existence or nonexistence of an operative fire sprinkler system in such dwelling unit and shall be printed in not less than twelve-point boldface type of uniform font.

Maintenance and Inspection Date

(c) If there is an operative fire sprinkler system in the dwelling unit, the rental agreement shall provide further notice as to the last date of maintenance and inspection and shall be printed in not less than twelve-point boldface type of uniform font.

Conn. Gen. Stat. Title 47a Ch 830 Sec 47a-3f.

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