Chapter

Building, Fire and Demolition Codes. Fire Marshals and Fire Hazards. Safety of Public and Other Structures

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-250— Office of the State Fire Marshal. Office of the State Building Inspector
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-251— (Formerly Sec. 19-395f). Codes and Standards Committee; duties; membership
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-251a— Review of regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-251b— Building Code Training Council; membership; vacancies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-251c— Development of training and educational programs. Code Training and Education Board of Control. Regulations. Reporting of funds received; expenditures
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-252— (Formerly Sec. 19-395). State Building Code: Adoption, revision and amendments. State Building Inspector: Appointment; interpretations of code. Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-252a— Code applicable to all state agencies, Connecticut Airport Authority and Connecticut Port Authority. Building permit, education fee and certificate of occupancy required for state, Connecticut Airport Authority and Connecticut Port Authority buildings. Appeal. Exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-252b— Procedure for adoption and amendment of State Building Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-253— (Formerly Sec. 19-395e). Code applicable to all municipalities. Ordinance governing demolition of hazardous building
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-254— (Formerly Sec. 19-395g). Amendments to code. Variations and exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-254a— Penalty for violation of State Building Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-254b— List of variations or exemptions from, or equivalent or alternate compliance with, code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-255— (Formerly Sec. 19-395h). Authority of fire marshals unaffected
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256— (Formerly Sec. 19-395q). Revision of Building and Fire Safety Codes. Rehabilitation subcode. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256a— Revision of State Building Code. Energy efficiency. Construction standards. Verification
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256b— Revision of code. Use of ungraded lumber
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256c— Revision of code. Bed and breakfast establishments
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256d— Revision of code. Path marking systems
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256e— Revision of code. Diaper changing tables
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256f— Amendments to State Building Code and Fire Safety Code re residential occupancies served by single exit stairway and three-unit and four-unit residential buildings
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-257— (Formerly Sec. 19-395r). Scope of revision
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-258— (Formerly Sec. 19-395s). Educational program
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-259— (Formerly Sec. 19-395t). Exemption from code for urban homesteading property and historic structures
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-260— (Formerly Sec. 19-396). Municipal building official to administer code. Appointment. Dismissal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-261— (Formerly Sec. 19-397). Qualifications of building official and assistant building officials. Powers and duties. Return of building plans and specifications
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-262— (Formerly Sec. 19-397a). Licensure of building officials. Continuing educational programs. Suspension or revocation of license or certificate. Hearing. Appeal. Indemnification
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-262a— Uniform building permit application form
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-263— (Formerly Sec. 19-398). Permit to construct or alter. Education fee. Building permit fee exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-263a— Working drawings to be accompanied by evidence of licensure by the state
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-264— (Formerly Sec. 19-398a). Approval of sets of building plans by State Building Inspector. Issuance of permits pursuant to such approval
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265— (Formerly Sec. 19-400). Certificate of occupancy
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265a— Permits for swimming pools
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265b— Rain sensor devices for automatic lawn sprinkler systems
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265c— Concrete foundations for new residential or commercial building. Written documentation of concrete supplier and installer
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265d— Reassessment of residential building made with defective concrete. Written evaluation by professional engineer. Adjustment by assessor. Appeal. Notification of revaluation. Notification if foundation repaired or replaced
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265e— Confidentiality of documentation re claims of faulty or failing concrete foundations in residential buildings
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265f— Seller of concrete to provide purchaser with written notice re compliance with applicable pyrrhotite standard
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-265g— Prohibition on reuse of recycled material known to contain pyrrhotite. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-266— (Formerly Sec. 19-402). Municipal board of appeals. Filing of appeals in absence of board of appeals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-267— (Formerly Sec. 19-398b). Tenement House Act provision re room size inapplicable to construction pursuant to Building Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-268— (Formerly Sec. 19-398c). Two exits required for sleeping rooms
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-269— (Formerly Sec. 19-395a). Standards for construction of buildings to accommodate persons with physical disabilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-269a— Report on proposed revisions to State Building Code re accessibility for disabled persons
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-269b— Symbol of access. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-269c— Use of symbol of access
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-270— (Formerly Sec. 19-395o). Posting of access symbols
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-270a— Automatic doors for persons with physical disabilities in certain shopping malls or retail businesses
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-271— (Formerly Sec. 19-395p). Design of units and facilities in state-assisted housing for persons with physical disabilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-272— (Formerly Sec. 19-396a). Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-273— (Formerly Sec. 19-396b). Accessibility or adaptability requirements for residential buildings and complexes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-274— (Formerly Sec. 19-396c). Exemptions from State Building Code standards
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-275— (Formerly Sec. 19-398d). Prohibition concerning obstructions which prevent entry or exit by handicapped persons
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-275a— Prohibition concerning obstructions which prevent entry or exit by handicapped persons
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-276— (Formerly Sec. 19-399). Application for listing of new materials and modes of construction. Publication of bulletin. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-276a— Moratorium on “lift-slab” construction. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-276b— “Threshold limit” defined. Requirements when structure or addition will exceed threshold limit. Standards for facilities which perform testing of construction materials
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-276c— Architect or engineer to seal plans and specifications, review implementation of design of certain buildings and issue statement of professional opinion re completed structure. Use groups
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-277— Sale or installation of foamed-in-place insulating material. Certification of compliance. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-278— (Formerly Secs. 19-399a to 19-399d). Safety glazing material; definitions. Labeling of lights. Safety glazing material requirement; liability; penalty. Statute supersedes local ordinance
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-282— (Formerly Sec. 19-403). Public service company exceptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-283
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-291— (Formerly Sec. 29-39). Commissioner to appoint State Fire Marshal. Delegation of powers
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-291a— State Fire Prevention Code: Adoption and revision. Advisory committee. Official interpretation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-291b— State Fire Prevention Code: Variations, exemptions, equivalent or alternate compliance
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-291c— State Fire Prevention Code and Fire Safety Code: Abatement of certain conditions, injunction, citation, penalties
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-291d— State Fire Marshal review of local fire marshal decision re State Fire Prevention Code. Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-291e— Procedure for adoption and amendment of State Fire Prevention Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-292— (Formerly Sec. 29-40). Fire Safety Code. Carbon monoxide and smoke detection and warning equipment. Certificate of occupancy. Liability
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-292a— Procedure for adoption and amendment of Fire Safety Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-293— (Formerly Sec. 29-41). Codes to specify minimum fire safety requirements. Establishment of fire zones
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-294— (Formerly Sec. 29-42). Publication of code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-295— (Formerly Sec. 29-43). Penalty for violation of code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-296— (Formerly Sec. 29-44). Fire Safety Code and State Fire Prevention Code: Variations or exemptions granted by State Fire Marshal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-296a— Fire Safety Code: Variations, exemptions, equivalent or alternate compliance
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-297— (Formerly Sec. 29-45). Appointment of local fire marshals, deputies, provisional fire marshals, fire inspectors, fire code inspectors and fire investigators
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-298— (Formerly Sec. 29-45a). Certification of local fire marshals, deputies, fire inspectors, fire code inspectors and fire investigators. Immunity from personal liability. Authority of deputy or acting fire marshals and fire inspectors
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-298a— Fire Marshal Training Council established. Duties. Members
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-298b— Complaints re negligence of local fire marshals, deputies or inspectors. Hearing prior to revocation of certificate. Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-299— (Formerly Sec. 29-46). Dismissal of local fire marshal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-300— (Formerly Sec. 29-47). Hearing prior to dismissal. Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-301— (Formerly Sec. 29-48). One fire marshal for several municipalities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-302— (Formerly Sec. 29-49). Investigations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-303— (Formerly Sec. 29-50). Reporting of fire emergencies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-304— (Formerly Sec. 29-51). Fee for investigations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-305— (Formerly Sec. 29-52). Inspections by local fire marshals. Reports. Schedule of inspections. Liquor permit premises
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-306— (Formerly Sec. 29-53). Abatement of fire hazards: Order to remove or remedy; penalties; notification of officials; order to vacate; review by State Fire Marshal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-307— (Formerly Sec. 29-54a). Fire hazards in manufacturing establishments
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-307a— Hazardous materials in manufacturing establishments. Notice to local fire marshal. Penalty. Distribution of information
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-307b— Notice to water companies of the presence or elimination of hazardous material
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-308— (Formerly Sec. 29-55). State Fire Marshal may take original jurisdiction to abate fire hazards
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-308a— State Fire Marshal to set priorities for state residential facility improvement projects
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-309— (Formerly Sec. 29-56). Procedure for appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-310— (Formerly Sec. 29-57). Investigation of origin of fires or explosions. Order to remove combustible material or remedy flammable condition or fire hazard. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-311— Fire investigations. Warrant requirements. Reports to Insurance Commissioner
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-312— (Formerly Sec. 29-58). Deputy State Fire Marshal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-313— (Formerly Sec. 29-44a). Fire extinguishers
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-314— (Formerly Sec. 29-44b). Sale of fire extinguishers and flame-proofing compounds and coatings
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-315— (Formerly Sec. 29-44c). Fire extinguishing system required for certain buildings
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-315a— Submission of plan for fire safety training and education for employees of nursing homes and rest homes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-315b— Temporary installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and warning equipment in one and two-family residential buildings during interior alterations or addition
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-315c— Smoke and carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment public awareness campaign
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-316— (Formerly Sec. 29-59). Regulation of fuel oil burners
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-317— (Formerly Sec. 29-60). Regulation of installation of oil burners. Incorporation into State Fire Prevention Code. Exemption
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318— (Formerly Sec. 29-60a). Space heaters prohibited
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318a— Sale of unvented fuel-burning room heaters
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318b— Use of unvented fuel-burning room heaters in multiple-family dwellings. Notice
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318c— Warning label. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-319— (Formerly Sec. 29-61). Fuel emergency
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-320— (Formerly Sec. 29-62). Regulations concerning flammable or combustible liquids
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-321— (Formerly Sec. 29-63). Variations or exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-322— (Formerly Sec. 29-64). Inspections by local fire marshal of cargo tank motor vehicle used to transport flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas or hazardous chemicals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-323— (Formerly Sec. 29-65). Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-324— (Formerly Sec. 29-66). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-325— (Formerly Secs. 29-67 to 29-70). Fire hazards in dry cleaning; regulations. Local fire marshals to enforce regulations. Appeal. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-329— (Formerly Sec. 29-70a). Regulations concerning installation and operation of gas equipment and piping. Exemption
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-330— (Formerly Sec. 29-71). Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-331— (Formerly Sec. 29-72). Regulations concerning liquefied gas and liquefied natural gas
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-332— (Formerly Sec. 29-73). Inspections by local fire marshal of cargo tank motor vehicle used to transport gas
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-333— (Formerly Secs. 29-74 to 29-76). Variations or exemptions. Appeal. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-335a— Transportation and handling of propane gas. Definitions. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-336— (Formerly Sec. 29-77). Hazardous chemicals. Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-337— (Formerly Sec. 29-78). Regulations concerning hazardous chemicals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-338— (Formerly Sec. 29-79). Variations or exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-339— (Formerly Sec. 29-80). Inspection of cargo tank motor vehicle used for transportation of hazardous chemicals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-340— (Formerly Secs. 29-81 and 29-82). Appeals. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-342— (Formerly Sec. 29-82a). Transportation plan
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-343— (Formerly Sec. 29-83). Explosives. Definition
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-344— (Formerly Sec. 29-84). Report to Commissioner
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-345— (Formerly Sec. 29-85). License and permit verification. Records of disposition of explosives
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-346— (Formerly Sec. 29-86). Custodian to report amount, kind and intended use of explosive
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-347— (Formerly Sec. 29-87). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-348— (Formerly Sec. 29-88). Illegal possession
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349— (Formerly Sec. 29-89). Storage, transportation and use of explosives and blasting agents. Licenses, permits: Fees, suspension or revocation. Penalty. Jurisdiction of Labor Commissioner. Variations, exemptions or equivalent compliance with regulatory requirements
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-350— (Formerly Sec. 29-89a). Exceptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-351— (Formerly Sec. 29-90). Transportation of explosives by common carrier
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-352— (Formerly Sec. 29-91). Manufacture or storage of explosive material near property of another
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-353— (Formerly Sec. 29-93). Explosive compounds to be marked
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-354— (Formerly Sec. 29-94). Gunpowder may be ordered removed
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-355— (Formerly Sec. 29-95). Appeal from orders relating to explosives, blasting agents and gunpowder
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-355a— Purchase by and sale to minors of black powder or other explosives, prohibited
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-356— (Formerly Sec. 29-96). Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357— (Formerly Sec. 29-97). Sale, use and possession of fireworks prohibited. Sale, use and possession of certain sparklers or fountains permitted. Permits for display. Variations or exemptions. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357a— Permit for display of special effects produced by pyrotechnics or flame producing devices. Certificate of competency. Variations or exemptions. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-358— (Formerly Sec. 29-98). Bond
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-359— (Formerly Sec. 29-99). Proof of financial responsibility. Liability insurance policy
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-360— (Formerly Sec. 29-100). Permit for nonresident
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-361— (Formerly Sec. 29-101). Exceptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-362— (Formerly Sec. 29-102). Seizure and destruction of fireworks
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-363— (Formerly Sec. 29-103). Expense of transportation and storage of seized fireworks
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-364— (Formerly Sec. 29-104). Licenses. Denial, suspension or revocation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-365— (Formerly Sec. 29-105). License fees
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-366— (Formerly Sec. 29-106). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-367— (Formerly Sec. 29-106q). Regulation of rockets
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-368— (Formerly Sec. 29-106r). Variations and exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-369— (Formerly Sec. 29-106s). Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-370— (Formerly Sec. 29-106t). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-371— Counterfeit and unsafe lighters. Sales prohibited. Exceptions. Civil action
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-372
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-381— (Formerly Sec. 19-376). Public safety in assembly halls, theaters and buildings used for public gatherings. Public announcement re emergency exits. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-381a— Sufficiency of main entrances in places of public assembly. Variations or exemptions. Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-382— (Formerly Secs. 19-377, 19-379, 19-381 to 19-383, 19-384a and 19-385a). Local authorities to require safe exits. Examination by local authorities. Order; appeal. Fastening of doors in school houses. Fire alarms in school houses. Penalties. Stairways and fire escapes for school houses. Condemnation of nonconforming building
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-389— (Formerly Sec. 19-386). Stairways and fire escapes on certain buildings
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-390— (Formerly Secs. 19-387a and 19-389). Egress from workshops and manufactories. Liability of owner of building
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-392— (Formerly Sec. 19-390). Fire Safety Code. New construction to conform
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-393— (Formerly Sec. 19-391). Building inspectors; duties, right of entry
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-394— (Formerly Sec. 19-392). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-395— (Formerly Sec. 19-394f). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-396— Required inspection of electric conductors and equipment prior to resumption of electric service in unoccupied buildings
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-397
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-401— (Formerly Sec. 19-403b). Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-402— (Formerly Sec. 19-403c). License for demolition business: Application; fees; refusal or revocation. Exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-403— (Formerly Sec. 19-403d). Appeal from decision of department
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-404— (Formerly Sec. 19-403e). Local building official to administer State Demolition Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-405— (Formerly Sec. 19-403f). Appeal from decision of local building official
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-406— (Formerly Sec. 19-403g). Permit for demolition of particular structure. Exemption. Waiting period
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-407— (Formerly Sec. 19-403h). Notice to adjoining property owners
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-408— (Formerly Sec. 19-403i). Safety measures to be provided. Fence
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-409— (Formerly Sec. 19-403j). Sidewalk shed requirements
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-410— (Formerly Sec. 19-403k). Excavation of sidewalk area
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-411— (Formerly Sec. 19-403 l ). Restrictions on demolition procedures
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-412— (Formerly Sec. 19-403m). Accumulated materials
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-413— (Formerly Sec. 19-403n). Basements and cellars
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-414— (Formerly Sec. 19-403o). Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-415— (Formerly Sec. 19-403p). Public service company exceptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-416— Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-417— Sale of cigarettes; requirements. Revocation or suspension of license. Exceptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-418— Testing of cigarettes. Requirements. Alternative test methods. Retention of copies. Civil penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-419— Certification. Fee. Retesting required for modified cigarettes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-420— Connecticut Fire-Safe Cigarette Directory. Appeal. Civil action
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-421— Fire standards compliant marking required for sale of cigarettes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-422— Implementation in accordance with New York law. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-423— Fire safety standard and firefighter protection act enforcement account
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-424