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Exceptions: |
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Type B
Type A
Yes
Stratford |
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| 0.052 |
0.052
Yes
Norwalk |
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| 0.052 |
0.052
Type B
Type A
Yes
Guilford |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type A
Yes |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
Old Saybrook |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
East Lyme |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
Monroe |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Yes
Lisbon |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Yes
Wallingford |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Yes
Prospect |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
Orange |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
Westbrook |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
Bridgeport |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
Watertown |
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| 0.053 |
0.053
Type B
Type B
Yes
East Windsor |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Berlin |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
North Haven |
- |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Greenwich |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Woodstock |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Beacon Falls |
- |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Seymour |
- |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Putnam |
- |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Branford |
- |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Southington |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Waterford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
North Canaan |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Bloomfield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Type B
Yes
Manchester |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
West Hartford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Morris |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Brookfield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Type B
Yes
Colchester |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Madison |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Somers |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Sharon |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
North Stonington |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Burlington |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Thompson |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
New Britain |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Stonington |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Stafford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Woodbury |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Plainfield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Pomfret |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Plainville |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Ashford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Oxford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Thomaston |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Bethel |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Middlefield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Durham |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Type B
Yes
Haddam |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
East Haddam |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Type B
Yes
Weston |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Yes
Suffield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Canaan |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Old Lyme |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Litchfield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Woodbridge |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Hartford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Type B
Yes
New London |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Salem |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
North Branford |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Chaplin |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Union |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Canton |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Groton |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Glastonbury |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Hebron |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Barkamsted |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
New Haven |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Type B
Yes
Bridgewater |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Fairfield |
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| 0.054 |
0.054
Yes
Derby |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
South Windsor |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Torrington |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
New Canaan |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Hartland |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Salisbury |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Stamford |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Vernon |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Cheshire |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Goshen |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Willington |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Chester |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Redding |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Killingworth |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Essex |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Easton |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Windsor |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
East Haven |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Ledyard |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Enfield |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Type B
Yes
Farmington |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Portland |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Voluntown |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Montville |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Bethany |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Kent |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Clinton |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Roxbury |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Plymouth |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Norfolk |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
East Granby |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Middletown |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Southbury |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Eastford |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Ellington |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Warren |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Cromwell |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Wilton |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Hamden |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Bolton |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Lebanon |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Mansfield |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Bozrah |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Newtown |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Middlebury |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Ansonia |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Windsor Locks |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
West Haven |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Avon |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Marlborough |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Franklin |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Brooklyn |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Sprague |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Colebrook |
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| 0.055 |
0.055
Yes
Wolcott |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
New Hartford |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Milford |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
East Hartford |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Westport |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Darien |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Type B
Yes
Norwich |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Type B
Yes |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Meriden |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Tolland |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Danbury |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Ridgefield |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
East Hampton |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Bethlehem |
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| 0.056 |
0.056
Yes
Preston |
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| 0.057 |
0.057
Type B
Yes
Deep River |
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| 0.057 |
0.057
Yes
Winchester |
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| 0.057 |
0.057
Yes
Rocky Hill |
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| 0.058 |
0.058
Yes
New Fairfield |
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| 0.058 |
0.058
Type B
Yes
Sterling |
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| 0.059 |
0.059
Type B
Yes
Griswold |
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1. The following low-energy buildings, or portions thereof, separated from the remainder o
building by building thermal envelope assemblies complying with this section shall be exempt
the building thermal envelope provisions of Section R402: |
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1. Electrical equipment rooms. |
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1. For occupancies in Group R-3 not more than three stories above grade in height, and w
individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2 not more than three stories above gra
height with separate means of egress, required guards shall be not less than 36 inches (914
in height measured vertically above the adjacent walking surfaces. |
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1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided if any concealed
drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to re
and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a p
shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in Sections R105 and R109 of this code. |
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1. Where there are no communicating openings between the private garage and the dwelling u
sleeping unit. |
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1. Having four stories; |
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1. Buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance |
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1.
The following low energy buildings, or portions thereof, separated from the remainder o
building by building thermal envelope assemblies complying with this section shall be ex
from the building thermal envelope provisions of Section N1102. |
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1. Dead load (including photovoltaic panel weight) plus snow load in accordance with Table R3
(Add) R324.5.4 Required signage. Where a BIPV system is installed, a placard shall be provided on
outside of the building at the electrical service meter location to which the BIPV system is connected.
The placard shall display a fire fighter Maltese cross with “PV” printed in the center of the cross. Th
placard shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) by 6 inches (152 mm) in size and made of an approv
durable material.
(Amd) R324.6 Roof access and pathways. Roof access, pathways and setback requirements shall be
provided in accordance with Sections R324.6.1 through R324.6.2.1. Access and minimum spacing sh
be required to provide emergency access to the roof, to provide pathways to specific areas of the roof,
provide for smoke ventilation opportunity areas and to provide emergency egress from the roof.
Exceptions: |
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1. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height wher
dwelling units or sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from
other and public or common areas by at least 1-hour fire partitions and each dwelling un
sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress exit, court or yard. |
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1. Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage s
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 200 square feet (18.58 |
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1. Detached, nonhabitable structures, including, but not limited to, detached garages, parking s
structures, carports, solar trellises and similar structures, shall not be required to provide
access. |
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1. The number of Type A units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1108.7. |
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1. Failure of a public utility or other outside electrical power supply. |
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1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes. |
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1. The width of spiral stairways shall be in accordance with Section R311.7.10.1. |
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1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1:12), or where physical barriers prevent the installation
accessible route, a vehicular route with parking that complies with Section 1106 of the
International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code at each publ
common use facility or building is permitted in place of the accessible route.
(Add) R320.6 Parking. Two percent, but not less than one, of each type of parking space provid
occupancies which are required to have Type B dwelling units shall be accessible. For each six or fra
of six accessible parking spaces, at least one shall be a van-accessible parking space.
(Add) R320.6.1 Parking within or beneath a building. Where parking is provided within or bene
building, accessible parking spaces shall also be provided within or beneath the building.
Exception: Private parking garages within or beneath the building that contain no more than
parking spaces, that are reserved for the exclusive use of a specific dwelling unit and are dir
accessed from that dwelling unit are not required to be accessible.
(Add) R320.6.2 Automobile accessible parking spaces. Pursuant to subsection (h) of section 14-25
the Connecticut General Statutes, parking spaces for passenger motor vehicles designated for persons
are blind and persons with disabilities shall be as near as possible to a building entrance or walkwa
shall be 15 feet (4572 mm) wide, including 5 feet (1524 mm) of cross hatch. |
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1. The following minimum fixtures shall be provided in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establish
Water closets – one per two guestrooms; lavatories – one per two guestrooms; bathtubs/sho
one per two guestrooms. Plumbing fixtures in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments sh
permitted to be accessed from hallways and corridors and to be shared by guests. |
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1. Within 1 mile (1.61 km) of the mean high-water line where an Exposure D condition exists up
at the waterline and the basic design wind speed, V, is 130 mph (58 m/s) or greater; or |
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1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UL LLC |
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1. For buildings complying with Section R401.2.1, one of the additional efficiency pac
options shall be installed according to Section R408.2. |
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1. The carbon monoxide detectors may be battery operated or plug-in and are not required t
interconnected when other remodeling considerations do not require the removal of the approp
wall or ceiling coverings to facilitate concealed interconnected wiring. |
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1. Group E occupancies in accordance with Section 915.2.3. |
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1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if
concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it bec
necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered
work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. |
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1. No additional snow drift loads will be induced on the roof of the adjacent existing building. |
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1. The maximum riser height of existing stairs serving existing unfinished attics or exi
unfinished basements being converted to habitable space or replacement stairs where the pit
slope cannot be reduced because of existing construction shall be 9 inches (229 mm), measur
accordance with Section R311.7.5.1. |
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1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
(Del) APPENDIX A – PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE. Delete appendix.
(Del) APPENDIX F – BOARD OF APPEALS. Delete appendix. |
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1. The requirements of the sections indicated within Table 406.2. |
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Quincy, MA 02269-9101 |
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1. Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting. |
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1. Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity facto
Table 1030.6.2 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire
for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is provided with a smoke control sy
complying with Section 909. |
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1. From the adjacent walking surfaces. |
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1. Where all spaces normally subject to student occupancy have not less than one door ope
directly to the outside or to an exterior or exit access balcony or corridor in accordance with Se |
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1. Grade floor openings or below grade openings shall have a net clear opening of not less th
square feet (0.465 m2). |
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1. In existing buildings principally used for meeting, gathering or assembling by any civic, relig
fraternal or charitable organization. |
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1. Work for which a certificate of approval is issued in accordance with Section R110.9. |
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1. Work for which a certificate of approval is issued in accordance with Section 111.6. |
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1. Live/work units in one- and two-family dwellings, that provide professional services and emp
maximum of one employee within the dwelling in addition to the residents of the dwelling unit,
be permitted to comply with the requirements of the 2021 International Residential Code porti
the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. |
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1. Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity facto
Table 1030.6.2 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other
stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit dischar
provided with a smoke control system complying with Section 909. |
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1. The following minimum fixtures shall be provided in Group R-1 bed and breakfast
establishments: Water closets – one per two guestrooms; lavatories – one per two guestroom
bathtubs/showers – one per two guestrooms. Plumbing fixtures in Group R-1 bed and breakf
establishments shall be permitted to be accessed from hallways and corridors and to be share
guests. |
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1 in 7. If any sampled units fail compliance with the maximum allowed air leakage rate
additional units in the same sample set shall be tested. If additional failures occur, all un
the sample set shall be tested. In addition, all units in the next sample set shall be teste
compliance before sampling of further units can be continued. This exception is not all
for multi-zone buildings that are treated as single-zone buildings by opening interior doo
by inducing equal pressures in adjacent zones.
Mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section M1505.4 of the Internat
Residential Code or Section 403.3.2 of the International Mechanical Code, as applicable, or with
approved means of ventilation.
(Amd) R402.4.1.3 Leakage rate. When complying with Section R401.2.1, the building or dwelling
shall have an air leakage rate not exceeding 3.0 air changes per hour, when tested in accordance with Se
R402.4.1.2.
(Add) R403.3.1.1 Duct insulation values. Minimum duct insulation values stated in Section 403.3.1
be installed R-values.
(Amd) R403.6 Mechanical ventilation. The buildings complying with Section R402.4.1 shall be pro
with ventilation that complies with the requirements of Section M1505.4 of the International Reside
Code or International Mechanical Code, as applicable, or with other approved means of ventila
Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventil
system is not operating. |
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1. Curved stairways in accordance with Section 1011.9. |
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1. Separation walls as required by Section 420.2 for Group I-1 and Group R occupancies.
Exception: Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. |
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1. The facility is not in a building containing mixed occupancies, |
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1. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units and sleeping units wi
communicating openings between the fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace an
dwelling unit or sleeping unit. |
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1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or sidin
the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are ex
from the requirements of this section. |
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1. When testing individual dwelling units, an air leakage rate not exceeding 0.30 cubic fee
minute per square foot [0.008 m3/(s × m2)] of the dwelling unit enclosure area, test
accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380, ASTM E779 or ASTM E1827 and reported
pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pa), shall be an accepted alternative permitted in all climate z
for:
a. Attached dwelling units.
b. Dwelling units that are 1,500 ft2 (139.4 m2 ) or smaller. |
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1. Existing and replacement stairways in existing structures shall not be required to comply wit
requirements of Section 1011.5 of the International Building Code, where the pitch or slope ca
be reduced because of existing construction. |
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1. When the premises have been cleared of all combustible materials and debris and, in the opi
of the code official, the type of construction, fire separation distance and security of the pre
do not create a fire hazard. |
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1. A fabricator of structural steel certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction I
Certification Program for Structural Steel Fabricators, Standard for Steel Building Structures. |
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1. The total amount on display and in storage in any single control area complies with the maxi
allowable quantities as listed in Table 307.1(1) of this code, or |
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1. Portable heating appliances with a self-contained fuel supply. |
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1. Makeup air is not required for exhaust systems installed for the exclusive purpose of space co
and intended to be operated only when windows or other air inlets are open. |
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1. Occupancies in Group U. |
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1. At least one accessible building entrance. |
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1. Alternating tread devices in accordance with Section 1011.14. |
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1. Wind-borne debris regions:
Type A: Full municipality.
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1. In buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Se |
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1. Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. |
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1. The roofing material is warranted/guaranteed by both the roofing material manufacturer an
roofing installer for the proposed slope. |
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1. That provides sleeping accommodations to the public for a fee for no more than 16 persons w
guestrooms limited to the first or second floor of the structure, |
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1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and si
uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 200 square feet (18.58 m²). |
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1. The entire contents of the tank shall be completely removed and the tank purged of all vapors |
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1. Accessible parking spaces as required by Section 1106. Pursuant to subsection (h) of section |
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1. New envelope assemblies are exempt from the requirements of Section R402.4.1.2. |
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1. Building street address, or other building site identification. |
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1. Toilet rooms or bathing rooms accessed only through a private office, not for common or p
use and intended for use by a single occupant, shall be permitted to comply with the spe
exceptions in ICC A117.1. |
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1. An accessible route is not required to stories or occupied roofs, or mezzanines that comply
Sections 1103.2.15 and 1103.2.16, respectively. |
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1. For rooms with sloped ceilings, the required floor area of the room shall have a ceiling heig
not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) and not less than 50 percent of the required floor area shall ha
ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). |
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1. Separation distance between membrane structures and tents not used for cooking is not req
when the aggregate floor area does not exceed 15,000 square feet (1394 m2). |
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1. All applicable authorities having jurisdiction shall be notified. |
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1. The requirements of the sections indicated within Table N1106.2. |
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1.
Inspect Grading of Wood Materials
a.
Sawn lumber framing
b.
Structural composite lumber
c.
Wood structural panels
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1. Portable heating or cooking appliances with a self-contained fuel supply. |
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1. Design load-bearing values of soils and required bearing layer. |
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1-hour fire-resistance-rated separation. |
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1. Where photovoltaic arrays are installed on only one roof slope of a single ridge roof and
is clear access on the opposing slope, and that opposing slope has at least one roof access
in accordance with Section R324.6.3, the pathways from the lowest roof edge to the ridge
not be required on the roof slope containing the photovoltaic arrays. |
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1. Luminaires with an output of 2,600 lumens or less. |
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1. A difference in elevation between the minimum required floor elevation at the primary entr
and the closest vehicular and pedestrian arrival points. |
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1. In Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies that are required to have Accessible, Type A or Ty
dwelling units or sleeping units, at least two percent, but not less than one, of each type of par
space provided shall be accessible. |
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1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). |
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1. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a one- or two-family dwelling constru
in accordance with the International Residential Code. |
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1. Habitable basements without sleeping rooms are not required to have emergency escape and re
openings when they are provided with two remote, code-compliant stairways. |
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1. Radon-resistant construction technique complying with Section AF103 of this code. |
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1. An emergency escape and rescue opening is not required in a new basement that contai
sleeping room with an emergency escape and rescue opening. |
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1. A floor or landing is not required at the top of an interior flight of stairs, including stairs i
enclosed garage, provided that a door does not swing over the stairs. |
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1. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 600 square feet (56 m2) or le
light-frame construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall not be require |
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1. Where the nosing of treads at the side of a flight extend under the edge of a floor opening thr
which the stair passes, the floor opening shall be allowed to project horizontally into the req
headroom a maximum of 4¾ inches (121 mm). |
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1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or sidin
the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck. |
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1. Group R-2 occupancies located in stories with only one exit or access to only one exit as perm
by Tables 1006.3.4(1) and 1006.3.4(2). |
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1. Factory-built commercial kitchen grease ducts listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1978 |
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1. The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material. |
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1. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2.(1). |
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1. Makes the means of egress path not readily apparent due to visual or audio distractions. |
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1. Buildings or portions of buildings undergoing additions, alterations, repairs or chang
occupancy under a valid permit in accordance with this code. |
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1. All client sleeping rooms shall have an emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance |
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1. New envelope assemblies are exempt from the requirements of Section N1102.4.1.2. |
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1. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls
floor/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance-rating of not less than 2 hours. |
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1. The identification of size and fabric or material. |
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1. An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have int
corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door ope
directly to an exit access that leads directly to an exit. |
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1. Structures with fewer than four dwelling units. |
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1. Basements with a ceiling height of less than 80 inches (2032 mm) shall not be required to
emergency escape and rescue openings. |
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1. Extending a minimum of 42 inches (1067 mm) below finished grade; |
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1. Special inspections and tests are not required for construction of a minor nature or as warrant
conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official. |
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1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2).
Exception: Existing restaurants in existing nonsprinklered buildings that were designated
Group A-3 under a previous edition of the Connecticut State Building Code that undergo addi
alteration or change of occupancy that results in an increase in the restaurant’s fire area, prov
the proposed fire area does not exceed 12,000 square feet. |
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1. Assigned to Risk Category I, in accordance with Section 1604.5; |
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1. In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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1. Fire separation assemblies shall not be required when the kitchen is protected by a limited
sprinkler system. |
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1. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located three or more stories above the lowest level of
discharge; |
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1. New fire protection systems shall meet the requirements of Chapter 9 of this code. |
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1. Fixed awnings shall not be required to be designed to resist nominal (Vasd) wind loads in exce |
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1. A fire-resistance rating of ½ hour shall be permitted in buildings equipped throughout wit
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13. |
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1. Clearance shall not be required from gypsum wallboard or 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) or th
cementitious wallboard attached to noncombustible structures provided that a smooth, clean
nonabsorbent and noncombustible material is installed between the hood and the gypsu
cementitious wallboard over an area extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) in all direc
from the hood. |
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1. Accessibility shall not be required in renovations, additions or alterations to stories in exi
buildings above the street floor being converted to Group B provided each story above the s
floor contains less than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) of total gross area per floor and the street f
is renovated or altered to provide accessibility to persons with disabilities. This provision shal
apply to stories above the street floor that include the offices of health care providers, muni
or state agencies, or passenger transportation facilities or offices located in airport terminals. |
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1. On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning heating equipment. |
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1. From a height of 36 inches (914 mm) to 42 inches (1067 mm), guards shall not have ope
which allow passage of a sphere 4⅜ inches (111 mm) in diameter. |
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1. Buildings and structures in Risk Category I, in accordance with Table 1604.5. |
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1. Those with a peak design rate of energy usage less than 3.4 British thermal units per hour per s
foot (Btu/h.ft2) or 1.0 watts per square foot (watt/ft2) of floor area for space conditioning purp |
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1. As an alternative, self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen underlayment bearing a label
indicating compliance with ASTM D1970 and installed in accordance with both the underlay
manufacturer’s and roof covering manufacturer’s instructions for the deck material, roof
ventilation configuration and climate exposure for the roof covering to be installed, shall be
permitted. |
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1. Construction, alteration and repair of any foundation system necessary to provide fo
installation of a manufactured home unit. |
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1. On each story in front of doors to the stairways; |
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1. AWC Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM). |
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1. The maximum area of a compartment, including the aggregate area of all floors having a com
atmosphere, exceeds 30,000 square feet (2787 m²). |
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1. Flat-roof snow load, pf. |
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1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. |
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1. Compartments or rooms with self-closing, self-latching doors. |
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1. Vertical openings that comply with Sections 712.1.1 through 712.1.3, and Sections 712.1.9 thr |
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1. Flights of stairways within dwelling units, Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments and fligh
spiral stairways are permitted to have a handrail on one side only. |
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1. Minor repairs and maintenance work, including replacement of lamps and fuses or the conne
of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. |
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1. Buildings or structures where there will be no net increase to the roof insulation R-value. |
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1. The tent is of a hip roof configuration with an eave height of not more than 8 |
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1. Nonrated permanent partition and horizontal assemblies. |
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1. Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed, beyon
intended weatherstripping or other infiltration control measures. |
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1. When the roof is changed to a steeper pitch making the roof taller relative to the eave. |
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(Amd) R406.2 ERI compliance. Compliance based on the Energy Rating Index (ERI) requires tha
rated design meet all of the following: |
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(Add) R320.6.3 Van accessible parking spaces. Pursuant to subsection (h) of section 14-253a o
Connecticut General Statutes, parking spaces for passenger vans designated for persons who are blin
persons with disabilities shall be as near as possible to a building entrance or walkway and shall be 1
(4877 mm) wide, including 8 feet (2438 mm) of cross hatch.
(Add) R320.6.3.1 Van access clearance. Pursuant to subsection (i) of section 14-253a of the Connec
General Statutes, each public parking garage or terminal shall have 8 feet 2 inches (2489 mm) ve
clearance at a primary entrance and along the route to at least two parking spaces for passenger vans
conform to Section R320.6.3 and that have 8 feet 2 inches (2489 mm) of vertical clearance.
(Amd) R321.1 Elevators. Where provided, passenger elevators, limited use/limited application elev
or elevators installed in private residences shall comply with ASME A17.1 and shall be install
accordance with regulations adopted under authority of section 29-192 of the Connecticut General Stat
Where the provisions of this section conflict with the regulations adopted under chapter 538
requirements of the regulations shall prevail.
(Amd) R324.3 Photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic systems shall be designed and installed in accord
with Sections R324.3.1 through R324.7.2.5, the manufacturer’s installation instructions and NFPA 70 |
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1.0 inch water column, but shall not exceed the positive pressure capability of the system and compo
under test. No smoke shall emit from any exterior surface of the duct.
(Add) 506.3.2.5.2 Air test. The air test shall be performed by sealing the entire duct system from the
exhaust opening(s) to the duct termination. The sealed duct system shall then be pressurized to a mini
pressure of 1.0 inch (249 Pa) water column and shall be required to hold the initial set pressure f
minimum of 20 minutes. |
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| 1.1 |
1.1.
Those with a peak design rate of energy usage less than 3.4 Btu/h□ ft2 or 1.0 watt
square foot (watt/ft2) of floor area for space conditioning purposes. |
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1.1. Those with a peak design rate of energy usage less than 3.4 Btu/h · ft2 (10.7 W/m2) o
watt/ft2 of floor area for space-conditioning purposes. |
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1.2. Those that do not contain conditioned space. |
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1.2.
Those that do not contain conditioned space. |
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1.3.
Buildings and structures for which heating and cooling is supplied solely by utilizati
non-purchased renewable energy sources including, but not limited to, on-site wind, o
water or on-site solar power, or wood-burning heating appliances that do not rely on ba
heat from other purchased, non-renewable sources. |
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1.3. Buildings and structures for which heating and cooling is supplied solely by utilizati
nonpurchased renewable energy sources including, but not limited to, on-site wind
site water or on-site solar power, or wood-burning heating appliances that do not re
backup heat from other purchased, nonrenewable sources. |
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10. Decks and ramps not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 in
(762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require guards, an
not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. |
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10. In recreational facilities, lockers that are required to be accessible in accordance with Se |
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10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including se
systems. |
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10. Terminate not more than 6 inches (152 mm) and not less than two times the discharge
diameter above the floor or waste receptor flood level rim and cut at a 45-degree angle. |
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10. Identify a registered design professional in responsible charge as required by Section 107.3. |
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10
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe, 1 inch and smaller |
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10. Exit access stairways serving mezzanines complying with the provisions of Section 505.
(Add) 1020.2.2 Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. A fire-resistance rating is not req
for corridors in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. Doors leading from guestrooms
corridors or hallways in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments shall be equipped with self-clo
devices.
(Amd) Table 1020.2 Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating
Amend final row as follows:
Add new footnote as follows:
e. For Group I-4 day care facilities that satisfy Section 903.2.6, Exception 2, a corridor
resistance rating of zero (0) is permitted. |
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10. Terminate not more than 6 inches (152 mm) above and not less than two times the discha
pipe diameter above the floor or flood level rim of the waste receptor and cut at a 45 degree
angle.
CHAPTER 6 - WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
(Add) 608.1.1. Connection to a public water supply system. Connections to a public water supply
system shall be in accordance with the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut adopted pursua
to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes and the requirements of the water system opera
(Add) 608.1.2 Required Notification to water company and building official. Pursuant to section |
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10
pounds (4.54 kg)
or less
refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. |
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| 10-410 |
10-410 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which have been classified as such in the State Regist
Historic Places, as long as the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-259 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes are adhered to and provided that such exemptions shall not affect the safe design, us
construction of such property. |
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100-year hourly rainfall rate and shall be 6.0 inches.
R = 5.2(ds + dh)
(Equation 16-19)
For SI: R = 0.0098(ds + dh)
where:
dh = Additional depth of water on the undeflected roof above the inlet of secondary drainage system a
design flow (in other words, the hydraulic head), in inches (mm). |
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1006.3 for stories or occupied roofs.
Exception: Buildings of Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments shall only be required to
one exit.
(Add) 1006.2.2.7 Group I-4 day care means of egress. Group I-4 facilities, rooms or spaces where
is provided for more than 10 children who are 3 years of age or younger shall have access to not less
two exits or exit access doorways.
(Amd) 1008.2 Illumination required. The means of egress from a room or space, including the
discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building served by the means of egress is occupied.
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101.2, which are equal to or less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallon |
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| 1030.17.4 |
1030.17.4 shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 4 inches in diameter (102
up to a height of 26 inches (660 mm). From a height of 26 inches (660 mm) to 42 inches (
mm) above the adjacent walking surfaces, guards shall not have openings which allow passa
a sphere 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter. |
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| 1030.6.3 |
1030.6.3 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than stair
where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is open t
outdoors.
(Amd) 1006.1 General. The number of exits or exit access doorways required within the means of e
system shall comply with the provisions of Section 1006.2 for spaces, including mezzanines, and Se |
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1030.6.3 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire pat
means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is open to the outdoors. |
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| 107-1926 |
107-1926 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(Amd) 108.1 General. The building official may issue a permit for temporary structures and temp
uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service but shall not be permitted for more than 180
The building official may grant a single 180-day extension for demonstrated cause.
Exception: Tents, canopies and other membrane structures erected for a period of fewer than 180
shall comply with Section 3103 of this code.
(Amd) 108.3 Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to tempor
supply utilities before an installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of approval has
issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specifie
temporary lighting, heat or power in this code and in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
(Amd) 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Each municipality shall establish a schedule of fees for
construction document review, building permit, certificate of approval and certificate of occupanc
schedule of adopted fees shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Del) 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Delete without substitution.
(Add) 110.1.1 Posting of required inspections. A schedule of required inspections shall be compile
the building official. The schedule shall be posted in the building department for public view. |
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11. Identify deferred submittals, including a deferred submittal schedule, as required by Se |
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11. Repairs that are limited to 25 percent of roof covering and building siding within one calendar
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11. Swings and other playground equipment. |
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11. Accessible portable toilet and bathing units. |
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1104.3.
Exception: Exterior spaces less than 60 inches in depth.
(Amd) 1104.3.1 Location. At least one accessible route shall connect all spaces and elements that
part of the unit. Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as the general circul
path.
Exception: An accessible route is not required to unfinished attics and unfini
basements that are part of the unit. |
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1110.2.1 of the International Building Code shall be provided. At the inaccessible bathing ro
directional signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible bathing room shall be provided. T
directional signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility and sign characters shall me
visual character requirements in accordance with ICC A117.1. |
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1110.2.4 and 1110.2.5, at least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each acces
toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. |
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Copper or copper-alloy tubing (11/4 inches in diameter and smaller) |
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12. Accessible means of egress stairways. |
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12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not pr
more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. |
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. The maximum horizontal spacing of cast-iron pipe hangers shall be increased to 10 feet wher
foot lengths of pipe are installed.
b. For sizes 2 inches and smaller, a guide shall be installed midway between required vertical sup
Such guides shall prevent pipe movement in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pipe.
c. The maximum horizontal spacing of PP or PP-RCT pipe hangers shall be increase
manufacturer's installation requirements based on maximum operating temperature design.
CHAPTER 28 – WATER HEATERS
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13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not higher than 5 feet 9 in
(1753 mm) and not containing any electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment. |
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13. Accessible grade-level exits required by Section 1013.1.1.
(Add) 1112.6 Interior signage. Interior signs, when provided, that designate permanent rooms and sp
shall be raised text characters and braille, designed and located in accordance with ICC/ANSI A1
Mounting location for signage shall be such that any person approaching the signage will not enco
protruding objects, or stand within the swing of any door.
CHAPTER 15 – ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES
(Amd) 1507.11.1 Slope. Modified bitumen roofing shall have a design slope of a minimum of one-f
unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) for drainage.
Exception: A minimum design slope of one-eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal shall be perm
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14. Portable grandstands or bleachers providing seating for fewer than 100 persons when lo
outside of a building.
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140 mph (62.6 m/sec) or greater.
(Del) 1705.12.1 Structural wood. Delete section.
(Del) 1705.12.2 Cold-formed steel light-framed construction. Delete section.
(Del) 1705.12.3 Wind-resisting components. Delete section.
CHAPTER 18 – SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
(Amd) Table 1806.2 PRESUMPTIVE LOAD-BEARING VALUES
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square foot per foot = 0.157 kPa/m
a. Coefficient to be multiplied by the dead load.
b. Cohesion value to be multiplied by the contact area, as limited by Section 1806.3.2
(Add) 1807.2.1.1 Guards. Retaining walls with a difference in height between the finished grade at th
of the wall and the finished grade at the bottom of the wall that is greater than 4 feet (1219 mm) sha
provided with guards complying with Sections 1015.3, 1015.4 and 1607.8 when there is a walking sur
parking lot or driveway on the high side located closer than 2 feet (610 mm) to the nearest side o
retaining wall. For the purpose of this section, grass, planting beds or landscaped areas shall n
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1609.
(Add) 3103.5.5.3 Tents and membrane structures greater than 7,500 square feet. Tents and mem
structures greater than 7,500 square feet (697 m2) shall be designed and constructed to comply
Sections 1606 through 1609.
(Add) 3103.5.5.4 Tents and membrane structures with an occupant load greater than 1,000. Tent
membrane structures with an occupant capacity greater than 1,000 persons shall be designed
constructed to comply with Sections 1606 through 1609.
(Add) 3103.5.5.5 Other tents and membrane structures. Other tents and membrane structures tha
erected for a period not exceeding 60 consecutive days shall be designed to resist an allowable design
speed (Vasd) of not less than 45 mph (20.1 m/s). Tents and membrane structures that will be in se
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1609 in addition to the applicable dead loads. The provisions for “unobstructed slippery roofs” in Fi |
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1613. An additional fire pump shall not be required for the secondary water supply unless needed to pr
the minimum design intake pressure at the suction side of the fire pump supplying the automatic spri
system. The secondary water supply shall have a duration of not less than 30 minutes as determined b
occupancy hazard classification in accordance with NFPA 13.
(Amd) 404.1 General. The provisions of Sections 404.1 through 404.11 shall apply to buildings contai
atriums. Atriums are not permitted in buildings or structures classified as Group H.
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Inspections of holes and notches to be performed after electrical, mechanical and plumbing rough-in inspections.
b.
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180 days. The building official is authorized to grant a single 180-day extension for demonstrated cau
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180 days, for commencement of work under permits issued to abate unsafe conditions pursua |
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1810 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Add) R404.6.1 Special inspections of deep foundations. Special inspections of deep foundations
be performed in accordance with Sections 1705.7 through 1705.10, as applicable, of the 2021 Internat
Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Add) R405.3 Above-grade drainage. Above-grade drainage systems, including but not limited to, g
and downspouts, roof drains and yard drains, shall not be connected to the foundation drainage syste
CHAPTER 6 – WALL CONSTRUCTION
(Amd) Table R602.7(1), Footnote e. Use 30 psf ground snow load for cases in which ground snow lo
less than 30 psf and the roof live load is equal to or less than 20 psf. For ground snow loads betwee
and 50 psf, linear interpolation is permitted.
(Amd) Table R602.7(3), Footnote b. Tabulated values assume #2 grade lumber, wet service and inc
for refractory species. Use 30 psf ground snow load for cases in which ground snow load is less tha
psf and the roof live load is equal to or less than 20 psf. For ground snow loads between 30 and 5
linear interpolation is permitted.
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(Amd) R802.4.1 Rafter size. - Rafters shall be sized based on the rafter spans in Tables R802.4.1(1) thr
R802.4.1(8). For ground snow loads other than those cited in Tables 802.4.1(3) through 802.4.1(8), r
spans may be determined using linear interpolation. Rafter spans shall be measured along the horiz
projection of the rafter. For other grades and species and for other loading conditions, refer to the
STJR.
(Amd) R802.10.2.1 Applicability limits. The provisions of this section shall control the design of
roof framing when snow controls for buildings, not greater than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in length perpendi
to the joist, rafter or truss span, not greater than 36 feet (10 973 mm) in width parallel to the joist, raft
truss span, not more than three stories above grade plane in height with each story not greater than 1
(3048 mm) high, and roof slopes not smaller than 3:12 (25-percent slope) or greater than 12:12 (100-pe
slope). Truss roof framing constructed in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be limit
sites subjected to a maximum design wind speed of 140 miles per hour (63 m/s), Exposure B or C,
maximum ground snow load of 70 psf (3352 Pa). For consistent loading of all truss types, roof snow
is to be computed as: 1.0 pg. |
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1945, except as may be necessary for the safety of life or property. The use of a building or premises
not be deemed to have changed because of a temporary vacancy or change of ownership or tenancy.
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1945, except as may be necessary for the safety of life or property. The use of a building or premises
not be deemed to have changed because of a temporary vacancy or change of ownership or tenancy. |
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2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street addre
similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or wo |
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2. A certificate of occupancy is not required for work exempt from permit requirements under Se
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2. The building in which the facility is located is limited to two stories above grade plane and 4
in height, |
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2. A manufacturer of metal building systems accredited by the ICC International Accredit
Service (IAS) in accordance with accreditation criteria IAC-AC-472. |
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2. Handrails otherwise required to comply with Section 1011.11 of the International Building
shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1014.6 of the Internati
Building Code regarding full extension of the handrails where such extensions would be hazar
because of plan configuration. |
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2. These requirements shall not apply to roofs with slopes of 2 units vertical in 12 units horiz
(17-percent slope) or less. |
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2. Wall assemblies need not extend through attic spaces when the ceiling is protected by not less
⅝-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board, an attic draft stop constructed as specified in Se
R302.12.1 is provided above and along the wall assembly separating the dwellings and
structural framing supporting the ceiling is protected by not less than ½-inch (12.7 mm) gy
board or equivalent.
(Add) R302.3.2 Sound transmission. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units
comply with Appendix AK.
(Amd) R302.5.3 Other penetrations. Penetrations into or through the separation required in Table R3
shall be protected as required by Section R302.11, Item 4.
(Amd) R302.6 Dwelling/garage fire separation. The garage shall be separated as required by T
R302.6 except that wood structural members of the minimum dimension specified in the 2021 Internati
Building Code for Type IV-HT construction shall be acceptable without further protection. Openin
garage walls shall comply with Section R302.5. Attachment of gypsum board shall comply with T
R702.3.5. The wall separation provisions of Table R302.6 shall not apply to garage walls that
perpendicular to the adjacent dwelling unit wall.
(Amd) TABLE R302.6 DWELLING/GARAGE SEPARATION
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. If building is sprinklered in accordance with Section R313, then not less than ½-inch gypsum board or equival
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2. An emergency escape and rescue opening is not required in a new basement where there i
emergency escape and rescue opening in an existing basement that is accessed from the
basement. |
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2. Maximum value indicated in Section 406.5. |
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2. Ships ladders in accordance with Section 1011.15. |
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2. Rooms or spaces that have a door leading directly to the outside of the building. |
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2. Where photovoltaic arrays are installed on only one side of the hip rafter of a hipped roo
there is clear access on the opposing slope, and that opposing slope has at least one roof a
point in accordance with Section R324.6.3, the pathways from the lowest roof edge to the
shall not be required on the roof slope containing the photovoltaic arrays. |
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2. The fuel tank vent line shall remain intact and open. |
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2. The provisions of Section 404 shall not apply to vertical openings in Group R-1 bed and brea
establishments. |
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2. Retractable awnings shall not be required to be designed to resist wind or snow loads.
(Amd) 3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Appe
H of this code.
(Add) 3109.1.1 Health Department regulations. No person shall construct, substantially alt
reconstruct a swimming pool until the construction documents and water discharge provisions have
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2. In existing buildings, basements and attics being converted to habitable space without slee
rooms are not required to have emergency escape and rescue openings. |
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2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout wit
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and the occu
notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones up
sprinkler water flow. |
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2. At least one accessible route from an accessible building entrance to primary function areas. |
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2. The 4-inch-wide (102 mm) strips of self-adhering polymer-modified-bitumen membrane are
required for roofs sheathed with lumber having a nominal width of less than 3 feet.
(Amd) TABLE R905.2.4.1
CLASSIFICATION OF ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm; 1 mph = 0.447 m/s.
a. The standard calculations contained in ASTM D7158 assume Exposure Category B or C and buildi
height of 60 feet or less. Additional calculations are required for conditions outside of these assumpti
CHAPTER 11 [RE] – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Amd) N1101.4 (R102.1.1) Above-code programs. The State Building Inspector and the Codes
Standards Committee may deem a national, state or local energy efficiency program to exceed the en
efficiency required by this chapter. Such energy efficiency program may include, but not be limited t
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system; the Green Globes USA progra
established by the Green Building Initiative; the National Green Building Standard, as established b
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2. This section is not applicable to toilet and bathing rooms that serve dwelling units or slee
units that are not required to be accessible by Section 1108. |
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2. Automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a townhouse constructed in accordance
the International Residential Code. |
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2. The Enclosure Classification for the tent shall be Enclosed, Partially Open or
as defined in Section 26.2 of ASCE 7. |
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2. An automatic smoke detection system is not required in Group R-1 bed and brea
establishments (see Section 907.2.11.1.1).
(Amd) 907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occu
notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies wh |
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2. The triangular openings at the open side of a stair, formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail
not allow passage of a sphere 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter. |
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2. Any additional snow drift loads induced on the roof of the adjacent existing building are less t
the magnitude of the snow drift loads that would have already existed on the roof of the adja
existing building. |
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2. In Group R-1, R-2 or R-3 occupancies, exit access stairways and ramps connecting four stori
less serving and contained within a single residential dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/
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2. Area of 600 square feet (56 m2) or less for light-frame construction or 400 square feet (37 m
less for other than light-frame construction; and |
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2. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units and sleeping units wh
carbon monoxide detector is provided in one of the following locations: |
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2. Unless otherwise required by the building official, special inspections and tests are not require
Group U occupancies that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limite
those listed in Section 312.1. |
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2. Buildings and structures in Risk Category II in accordance with Table 1604.5, which are in
exposure category B or C in accordance with Section 1609.4.3, are in Seismic Design Catego
or B, and are not more than three stories high.
(Add) TABLE 1705.5 REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS OF WOOD CONSTRUCTION
TYPE
CONTINUOUS
SPECIAL
INSPECTION
PERIODIC
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2. Doors that swing into the compartment or room.
(Add) 1110.2.4.2 Single-occupancy toilet. Required accessible toilet rooms designed for single occup
in other than Group R shall meet the requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1. Each such room shall co
both toilet and lavatory, shall have a lever handle privacy lockset and shall have an emergency call sy
that actuates a visible and audible alarm in a normally occupied area. An alarm pull switch, identified
emergency instruction, shall be provided within 3 feet of the water closet with a pull cord extendi
within 12 inches of the floor.
(Add) 1110.9.1 Limited-use/limited-application elevators. Limited-use/limited-application elev
shall be permitted to be installed in new construction in the same locations specified in Section 11
Limited-use/limited-application elevators shall be installed in accordance with the Connecticut Safety
for Elevators and Escalators, adopted under authority of section 29-192 of the Connecticut General Sta
and with provisions of this code adopted under authority of section 29-200 of the Connecticut Ge
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2. Log homes designed in accordance with ICC 400.
(Add) R402.2.13 Foamed-in-place insulating material. Pursuant to section 29-277 of the Connec
General Statutes, foamed-in-place insulating material, except urethane foam insulation or styrene
insulation, shall not be sold or installed in this state on or after May 28, 2013, unless the manufactur
supplier has certified to the State Building Inspector that the material complies with the provisions o
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2. Existing Group R-2 buildings or structures on a site or within a complex shall not contr
to the total number of units on a site.
(Amd) 1108.7.2 Multistory units. A multistory dwelling unit or sleeping unit that is not provided
elevator service is not required to be a Type B unit. Where a multistory unit is provided with ext
elevator service to only one floor, the floor provided with elevator service shall be the primary entry t
unit shall comply with the requirements for a Type B unit and, where provided within the unit, provis
for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and a complete toilet and bathing facility shall be on that floor. W
a multistory unit is provided with external elevator service to more than one floor of the unit, one
shall be the primary entry to the unit and shall comply with the requirements for a Type B unit, provi
provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and a complete toilet and bathing facility on that floor.
(Amd) 1110.2 Toilet and bathing facilities. Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. W
a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing r
provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. Except as provided for in Sec |
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2. Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed, bu
sealed beyond intended infiltration control measures. |
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2. Luminaires intended to illuminate the façade of buildings or to illuminate other objects inclu
but not limited to, flagpoles, landscape and water features, statuary and works of art. |
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2. Radon mitigation preparation construction shall not be required in existing buildings underg
repair, addition or alteration. In the case of an addition to an existing building, this exception
applies to the new construction.
(Add) AF102.2 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions.
(Add) VENT PIPE. Not less than a 3-inch (76 mm) diameter ABS or PVC gastight pipe extending
the gas permeable layer through the roof.
SECTION AF103 PASSIVE RADON-RESISTANT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(Amd) AF103.5.3 “T” fitting and vent pipe. A 3- or 4-inch (76 mm or 102 mm) “T” fitting sha
inserted beneath the soil-gas-retarder and be connected to a vent pipe. The vent pipe shall extend thr
the conditioned space of the dwelling and terminate not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the roof
location not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) away from any window or other opening into the conditi
spaces of the building that is less than 2 feet (610 mm) below the exhaust point. The vent pipe shall b
same diameter throughout its length and shall be supported in accordance with Section P2605. |
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2. The registered design professional responsible for the design of the roof structure certifies th
roof structure is designed to support all loads, including any additional loads resultant t
reduced slope.
(Amd) 1507.12.1 Slope. Thermoset single-ply membrane roofs shall have a design slope of a minimu
one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) for drainage.
Exception: A minimum design slope of one-eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal shall be perm
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2. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping ro
that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a y
court or exterior egress balcony that opens to a public way. |
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2. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located more than one story below the highest level of
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2. Construction, installation, addition, alteration, repair or maintenance of the building se
equipment necessary for connecting manufactured homes to water, fuel or power supplies
sewage systems. |
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2. One door shall open directly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge from the sleeping
hallway or a client sleeping room.
(Add) 407.14.1.4 Size of doors. The minimum width of all door openings shall provide a clear width
inches (863 mm). Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the fa
the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees (1.57 rad).
(Add) 407.14.1.5 Door latches. Every door latch to closets, storage areas and other similar spaces or
areas shall be such that the clients can open the door from inside the space or area.
(Add) 407.14.1.6 Client sleeping room and bathroom doors. Client sleeping room and bathroom
locks shall be designed to allow the opening of the locked door from the outside by an opening d
readily accessible by staff in an emergency. |
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2. Centrally located within the first room or area served by the first air supply register by each
duct leaving a fuel-burning, forced-air furnace.
(Add) 915.2.3.2 Signage. A sign shall be provided at all entrances to such rooms indicating that ca
monoxide detectors are located within the space.
(Add) 915.4.5 Interconnection of alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be interconnected in accord
with Section 9.6.4 of NFPA 720.
(Add) 915.5.4 Group E alarm notification. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be connected to the bui
fire alarm signaling system as a separate zone or zones. Such alarms shall activate a supervisory sig
the main control unit and any remote annunciators. Such alarms shall not activate the building evacu
alarm.
(Amd) 915.6 Maintenance. Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detection systems sha
maintained in accordance with NFPA 720. Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
become inoperable, begin producing end-of-life signals or have reached the manufacturer’s replace
date shall be replaced. |
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2. In the corridors of all floors occupied by the day care facilities; and |
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2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the remova
reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replaceme
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(Amd) R105.3.1 Action on application. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Stat
the building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendm
thereto within 30 days after filing and either issue or deny a permit within such 30-day period. I
application or construction documents do not conform to the requirements of this code and applicable l
the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the buil
official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and applicable l
the building official shall issue a permit as soon as practicable.
(Add) R105.3.1.1.1 Wind design criteria for existing structures. For structures where the proposed
is determined to be a substantial improvement or restoration under Section R105.3.1.1 and having a
Exposure D, structural elements that are uncovered shall be required to be improved to meet the wind s
design criteria in Section R301.2.1. |
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2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equip
unsafe. |
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2. In Group I-1 and R-1 occupancies, accessible parking shall be provided in accordance with T |
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2. For buildings with more than seven units, a sampling protocol is allowed by an approved
party. The sampling protocol requires the first seven units to be tested without any fail
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2. Portable ventilation appliances. |
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2. Fences, other than swimming pool barriers, not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high. |
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2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on spiral stairways. |
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2. Child washing and diaper changing facilities shall be permitted in lieu of bathtubs or showers
Group I-4 child care occupancies. |
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2. Buildings or structures designed under the 1978, 1987, 1994 or latter editions of the Connec
State Building Code. |
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2. Buildings and structures of any occupancy consisting of three stories or less not other
exempted from the requirements of this chapter shall be exempt if each story above and belo
street floor contains less than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) of total gross area and the street f
is designed, renovated or altered to provide accessibility to persons with disabilities. This provi
shall not apply to stories above or below the street floor that include the offices of health
providers, municipal or state agencies or passenger transportation facilities or offices locat
airport terminals or mercantile facilities having five or more tenant spaces. |
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2. The width of existing stairways serving existing unfinished attics or existing unfinished basem
being converted to habitable space or replacement stairways within existing dwellings shall n
less than 32 inches (813 mm) in clear width at all points above the permitted handrail height
below the required headroom height. The clear width of stairways at and below the handrail he
including treads and landings, shall not be less than 28 inches (711 mm) where a handr
installed on one side and 24 inches (610 mm) where handrails are provided on both sides. |
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2. Design capacities (axial, including uplift, and lateral) and required bearing layer for
foundations.
(Add) 1607.3.1 Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. Live loads shall comply wit
requirements of Table 1607.1 for one- and two-family dwellings.
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2. Where buildings will not be heated and fire protection systems will be exposed to fre
temperatures, fire alarm and sprinkler systems may be placed out of service and standpipes m
maintained as dry systems (without an automatic water supply) provided the building ha
contents or storage, and windows, doors and other openings are secured to prohibit entr
unauthorized persons.
(Add) 118.2.3 Fire separation. Fire-resistance-rated partitions, fire barriers and fire walls separ
vacant tenant spaces from the remainder of the building shall be maintained.
(Add) 118.3 Removal of combustibles. Persons owning, or in charge or control of, a vacant buildi
portion thereof, shall remove all accumulations of combustible materials and flammable or combus
waste or rubbish from such space. The premises shall be maintained clear of waste or hazardous mate
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2. Maximum value indicated in Section N1106.5.
(Amd) N1106.5 (R406.5) ERI-based compliance. Compliance based on an ERI analysis requires th
rated proposed design and confirmed built dwelling unit be shown to have an ERI or a Home Energy R
System (HERS) value less than or equal to 55. Compliance shall be demonstrated without the use o
site renewable energy.
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2. The ceiling height above bathroom and toilet room fixtures shall be such that the fixture is cap
of being used for its intended purpose. A shower or tub equipped with a showerhead shall ha
ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above an area of not less than 30 in
(762 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) at the showerhead. |
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2. Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems are exempt
the requirements of this section.
(Add) R314.2.3 During construction. Pursuant to section 29-315b of the Connecticut General Statut
whenever a dwelling is occupied during interior alterations or additions requiring a building permit, t
temporary installation of battery-operated smoke alarms shall be required in the vicinity of such
alterations or additions for the duration of construction activities. A combined smoke and carbon
monoxide alarm may be installed to comply with Section R315.2.3 and this section.
(Amd) R314.4 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed with
individual dwelling unit in accordance with Section R314.3, the alarm devices shall be interconnect
such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Phy
interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed an
alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.
Exception: Interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required w
alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposin
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2. Type 1 hoods listed and labeled for clearances less than those required in Section 507.2
accordance with UL 710 shall be installed with the clearances specified by such listings.
(Add) 507.2.6.1 Clearance reduction. The clearances required by Section 506.3.6 shall be permitted
reduced in accordance with Section 308.
CHAPTER 6 – DUCT SYSTEMS
(Amd) 606.2 Where required. Smoke detectors shall be installed where indicated in Sections 606.2 |
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2. Rooms or spaces that have a door leading directly to the outside of the building.
(Amd) 1031.3.2 Minimum dimensions. The minimum net clear opening height dimension shall b
inches (610 mm). The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be 20 inches (508 mm). Th
clear opening dimensions shall be the result of normal operation of the opening.
Exception: In existing buildings undergoing a change of occupancy to Group R-1 bed and brea
establishments, the net clear opening dimensions may be obtained by removal of the sash withou
use of a key or tool provided that the instructions for the removal of the sash are clearly posted o
inside of the guestroom door.
(Amd) 1031.3.3 Maximum height from floor. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall hav
bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44 inches (1118 mm) measured from the floor.
Exception: In an existing building undergoing a change of use, the 44-inch (1118 mm) maxi
height may be measured vertically above a fixed, permanent platform, step or steps whose mini
width shall equal or exceed the operable width of the opening and shall be centered on such ope
Any stairs or steps shall comply with Section 1011.5.
CHAPTER 11 – ACCESSIBILITY
(Amd) 1103.2.11 Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. Group R-1 bed and brea
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2. Existing buildings undergoing alterations or installation of replacement windows shal
permitted to utilize removable sash to achieve the required minimum net clear openings.
removable sash shall be capable of being removed without the use of a key or tool.
(Amd) R310.2.3 Maximum height from floor. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall hav
bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor.
Exception: The 44-inch (1118 mm) maximum sill height shall be permitted to be measured verti
above a fixed, permanent platform, step or steps whose minimum width shall equal or excee
operable width of the opening and shall be centered on such opening and which shall comply
Sections R311.7.5.1 and R311.7.5.2. Glazing in windows complying with this exception shall n
subject to the provisions of Section R308.4.6 or R308.4.7. |
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2. A visual inspection of the building envelope tightness and insulation shall be considered accep
when the items listed in Table N1102.4.1.1 (Section R402.4.1.1), applicable to the meth
construction, are field verified. Where required by the code official, an approved party indepe
from the installer of the insulation shall inspect the air barrier and insulation.
CHAPTER 13 – GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(Amd) M1301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the installation of mechanical sys
not specifically covered in other chapters applicable to mechanical systems. Installations of mecha
appliances, equipment and systems not addressed by this code shall comply with the applicable provi
of the International Mechanical Code and requirements as noted in Section R101.4.1 for fuel gas.
CHAPTER 14 – HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES
(Amd) M1402.1 General. Oil-fired central furnaces shall conform to ANSI/UL 727. Electric furnaces
conform to UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-40.
(Amd) M1403.1 Heat pumps. Electric heat pumps shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL
or UL/CSA 60335-2-40.
(Amd) M1412.1 Approval of equipment. Absorption systems shall be installed in accordance wit
manufacturer’s instructions. Absorption equipment shall comply with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-
(Amd) M1413.1 General. Evaporative cooling equipment and appliances shall comply with UL 199
UL/CSA 60335-2-40 and shall be installed: |
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2. Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies.
Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have not fewer than
emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where basements contain o
more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be required in each sleeping r
but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such openings shall open directly into a p
way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.
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2. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37 m2) or le
other than light-frame construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall n
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2. The number of Type B units shall be permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section R32
(Add) R320.4 General exceptions. Where permitted by Sections R320.2 and R320.3, the required nu
of Type B units shall be permitted to be reduced in accordance with Sections R320.4.1 and R320.4.2.
(Add) R320.4.1 Site impracticality. On a site with multiple buildings, the number of units require
Sections R320.2 and R320.3 to be Type B units may be reduced to a percentage which is equal t
percentage of the entire site having grades, prior to development, which are less than 10 percent, pro
not less than 20 percent of the Type B units required by Sections R320.2 and R320.3 on the sit
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2. In existing buildings four stories or less in height containing not more than four dwelling
where dwelling units are added to an existing Group R use that does not involve a physical inc
in the height or area of the building and where each dwelling unit has either: |
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2. Child washing and diaper changing facilities shall be permitted in lieu of bathtubs or show
Group I-4 child care occupancies.
(Add) 2902.1.2.1 Baby changing facilities. Where multiple single-user toilet rooms or bathing roo
clustered at a single location, at least one room at each cluster shall contain baby changing facilitie
shall be identified as containing such facilities.
CHAPTER 30 - ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
(Add) 3001.1.1 Equipment regulated by regulation. All elevators, dumbwaiters, material lifts, ve
and inclined platform lifts, inclined stairway chairlifts, limited-use/limited-application elevators,
escalators, including existing systems, shall comply with regulations adopted by the Commission
Administrative Services pursuant to chapter 538 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Where the provi
of this chapter conflict with the regulations adopted under chapter 538, the requirements of the regula
shall prevail.
(Del) 3001.2 Emergency elevator communication systems for the deaf, hard of hearing and spee
impaired. Delete section in its entirety.
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2. The minimum headroom in all parts of existing stairways serving existing unfinished atti
existing unfinished basements being converted to habitable space or replacement stairs wher
pitch or slope cannot be reduced because of existing construction shall be 6 feet, 4 inches (
mm), measured in accordance with Section R311.7.2.
(Amd) R311.7.5.1 Risers. The riser height shall be not more than 8¼ inches (209.5 mm). The riser
be measured vertically between leading edges of adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any f
of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than ⅜ inch (9.5 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sl
from the underside of the nosing of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad)
the vertical. Open risers are permitted provided that the opening between treads does not permit the pas
of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.
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a.
Framing layout, member sizes and bearing lengths
b.
Blocking and bridging
c.
Holes and notchesa
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2. In areas where the basic design wind speed is 140 mph (63 m/s) or greater.
CHAPTER 3 – USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
(Amd) 305.2 Group E, day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures, or port
thereof, occupied by more than six children 3 years of age or older who receive educational, supervi
or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours per day.
(Amd) 305.2.2 Six or fewer children. A facility having six or fewer children receiving such day care
be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
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2,500 square feet (232 m2) and are used for the sale, storage or handling of combustible goo
merchandise.
(Amd) 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3
be provided throughout all newly constructed buildings with a Group R fire area or in existing buil
that have a Group R fire area newly introduced by change of occupancy, occupancy group designati
by an addition.
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2. A slope exceeding 10 percent between the minimum required floor elevation at the pri
entrance and the closest vehicular and pedestrian arrival points.
(Add) R320.5 Accessible route. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or fa
entrances with the primary entrance of each Type B unit within the building or complex and with t
exterior and interior facilities that serve the units.
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2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the remova
reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replaceme
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(Del) 105.2.2 Public service agencies. Delete Section 105.2.2 and replace with Section 105.2.3.
(Add) 105.2.2 Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repai
structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to appr
permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partiti
portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the remov
change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the e
requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of
standpipe, water supply, sewer drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric w
or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
(Add) 105.2.3 Public service agencies. Pursuant to section 29-282 of the Connecticut General Statut
permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribu
metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencie
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2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more or where the occupant load exceeds 100 or
in the following assembly occupancies:
a. Dance halls
b. Discotheques
c. Nightclubs
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2. Stories, mezzanines or occupied roofs that do not contain accessible elements or other spac
determined by Section 1108 or 1109 are not required to be served by an accessible route fro
accessible level. |
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2. The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding
Btu/lb (8141 kJ/kg), when tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Pote
Heat of Building Materials. |
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2. A care facility for three or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit sha
permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code. |
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2. The length or width of the occupancy exceeds 300 feet (91 m).
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2. Buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire sprinkler in accord
with Section 903.3.1.1.
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2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor. |
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2. Decks, patios and walkways that have a single change in elevation where the landing depth on
side of the change in elevation is greater than what is required for a landing do not require handr |
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2. The depth in the direction of travel of landings of existing stairs serving existing unfinished
or basements being converted to habitable space or replacement stairs within existing dwel
shall be at least equal to the stair width but not less than 32 inches (813 mm) where Se
R311.7.1, Exception 2 is utilized for a reduced stair width.
(Add) R312.1.1.1 Retaining wall guards. Retaining walls with a difference in height between the fini
grade at the top of the wall and the finished grade at the bottom of the wall that is greater than 4 feet (
mm) shall be provided with guards complying with Section R312 when there is a walking surface, par
lot or driveway on the high side located closer than 2 feet (610 mm) to the nearest side of the retai
wall. For the purposes of this section, grass, planting beds or landscaped areas are not a walking surfa |
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2. A visual inspection of the building envelope tightness and insulation shall be considered accep
when the items listed in Table R402.4.1.1, applicable to the method of construction, are
verified. Where required by the code official, an approved party independent from the install
the insulation shall inspect the air barrier and insulation. |
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2. Fire separation assemblies shall not be required when the kitchen is equipped with a l
residential range top extinguisher unit or an approved commercial kitchen hood with a li
approved automatic fire suppression system. |
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2. For occupancies in Group R-3, and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group
guards on the open sides of stairs shall have a height not less than 34 inches (864 mm) meas
vertically from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads. |
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2. Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion, power-vent, unvented, or electri
exhaust hood system shall be permitted to exhaust up to 600 cubic feet per minute (0.28
without providing makeup air. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 600
feet per minute (0.28 m3/s) shall be provided with a makeup air at a rate approximately equal t
difference between the exhaust air rate and 600 feet per minute. Such makeup air systems sh
equipped with a means of closure.
(Add) 505.4.1 Location. Kitchen exhaust makeup air shall be discharged into the same room in whic
exhaust system is located or into rooms or duct systems that communicate through one or more perm
openings with the room in which such exhaust system is located. Such permanent openings shall have
cross-sectional area not less than the required area of the makeup air supply openings. |
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Log homes designed in accordance with ICC 400.
(Add) N1103.3.1.1 (R403.2.1.1) Duct insulation values. Minimum duct insulation values stated in Se
N1103.2.1 shall be installed R-values.
(Amd) N1103.6 (R403.6) Mechanical ventilation. The buildings complying with Section R402.4.1
be provided with ventilation that complies with the requirements of Section M1505.4 of the Internati
Residential Code or International Mechanical Code, as applicable, or with other approved mea
ventilation. Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close whe
ventilation system is not operating.
(Amd) N1106.2 (R406.2) ERI compliance. Compliance based on the Energy Rating Index (ERI) req
that the rated design meet all of the following: |
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2. Buildings and structures in Risk Category II in accordance with Table 1604.5, which are in
exposure category B or C in accordance with Section 1609.4.3, are in Seismic Design Catego
or B, and are not more than three stories high. |
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2. The registered design professional responsible for the design of the roof structure certifies th
roof structure is designed to support all loads, including any additional loads resultant t
reduced slope.
CHAPTER 16 – STRUCTURAL DESIGN
(Amd) 1602.1 Notations. Amend following item only:
V = Basic design wind speed, miles per hour (mph) (km/hr), determined from Appendix P.
(Amd) 1603.1.3 Roof snow load data. The ground snow load, Pg, shall be indicated. In areas wher
ground snow load, Pg, exceeds 10 pounds per square foot (psf) (0.479 kN/m2), the following addit
information shall also be provided, regardless of whether snow loads govern the design of the roof: |
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2. Seasonally occupied buildings.
(Add) 118.4 Removal of hazardous materials. Persons owning, or in charge or control of, a va
building or portion thereof, shall remove all accumulations of hazardous materials as defined by this c
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other codes adopted as portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall hav
meanings ascribed to them as in those adopted codes.
(Add) 202.1 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions:
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2. Electrical equipment used solely for radio and television transmissions, but a permit is require
equipment and wiring for power supply and for the installation of towers and antennas. |
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2. The registered design professional responsible for the design of the roof structure certifies th
roof structure is designed to support all loads, including any additional loads resultant t
reduced slope.
(Amd) 1507.13.1 Slope. Thermoplastic single-ply membrane roofs shall have a design slope of a mini
of one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) for drainage.
Exception: A minimum design slope of one-eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal sha
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2. Alterations to the exterior surfaces of existing buildings including, but not limited to, re-roo
re-siding, window replacement and the construction of decks without roofs, are exempt fro
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2. Spiral stairways in accordance with Section 1011.10. |
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2. For buildings complying under with Section R401.2.2, the building shall meet one o
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2. The new or existing retail store or retail sales facility complies with the provisions of NFPA
for new stores and facilities as herein amended.
(Add) 307.5.2 Storage rooms. The provisions of NFPA 1124, 2006 edition, are amended for u
Connecticut as follows:
(Amd) NFPA 1124, 7.3.7 Storage rooms. Storage rooms containing consumer fireworks, regar
of size, in a new or existing permanent store shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler sy
installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, or separ
from the retail sales area by a fire barrier having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.
quantity of fireworks permitted in storage shall not exceed 3,600 cubic feet, including packaging.
storage shall be segregated into areas of 1,200 cubic feet or less, separated by a minimum of 4 fe
clear space.
(Amd) NFPA 1124, 7.5.3 Storage rooms. Storage rooms containing consumer fireworks, regar
of size, in a new or existing permanent store shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler sy
installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, or separ
from the retail sales area by a fire barrier having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.
quantity of fireworks permitted in storage shall not exceed 3,600 cubic feet, including packaging.
storage shall be segregated into areas of 1,200 cubic feet or less, separated by a minimum of 4 fe
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(Add) 915.7 Alterations and additions. When alterations or additions requiring a permit occ
buildings with Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies and to Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishment
when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in such occupancies, the entire occupancy sha
provided with carbon monoxide detectors located as required for new construction. The carbon mon
detectors shall have a power source in accordance with Section 915.4.1.
When alterations or additions requiring a permit occur to buildings with Group I-1, I-2, I-4, R-1 other
bed and breakfast establishments, R-2 and E, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or creat
such occupancies, only the work area shall be provided with carbon monoxide detectors located as req |
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(Amd) R402.4.1.2 Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall be tested for air leakage. The maximu
leakage rate for any building or dwelling unit under any compliance path shall not exceed 5.0 air cha
per hour or 0.28 cubic feet per minute (CFM) per square foot [0.0079 m3/(s × m2)] of dwelling
enclosure area. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380, ASTM E7
ASTM E1827 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pascals). Where required by the code off
testing shall be conducted by an approved third party. A written report of the results of the test sha
signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code official. Testing shall be performed a
time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope have been sealed.
Exception: For heated, attached private garages and heated, detached private garages accesso
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade pla
height, building envelope tightness and insulation installation shall be considered acceptable
the items in Table R402.4.1.1, applicable to the method of construction, are field verified. W
required by the code official, an approved third party independent from the installer shall in
both air barrier and insulation installation criteria. Heated, attached private garage space and he |
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(Amd) 3102.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to air-supported, air-inflated, memb
covered-cable, membrane-covered-frame structures and tensile membrane structures, collectively k
as membrane structures, erected for a period of 180 days or longer. Those erected for a shorter time
comply with Section 3103.5. Membrane structures covering water storage facilities, water clarifiers,
treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, greenhouses and similar facilities not used for human occup
are required to meet only the requirements of Sections 3102.3.1 and 3102.7. Membrane structures er
on a building, balcony, deck or other structure shall comply with this section. |
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(Add) 1103.2.15 Statutory requirements. Pursuant to section 29-274 of the Connecticut General Stat
the following are additional exceptions to requirements for accessibility: |
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(Add) 505.4.2 Makeup air dampers. Where makeup air is required by Section 505.4, makeup air da
shall comply with this section. Each damper shall be a gravity damper or an electrically operated da
that automatically opens when the exhaust system operates. Dampers shall be located to allow acces
inspection, service, repair and replacement without removing permanent construction or any other
not connected to the damper being inspected, serviced, repaired or replaced. Gravity or barometric da
shall not be used in passive makeup air systems except where the dampers are rated to provide the d
makeup airflow at a pressure differential of 0.01 in. w.c. (3 Pa) or less. |
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(Add) 105.2.4 State agency exemptions. Pursuant to section 29-252a of the Connecticut General Stat
a state agency shall not be required to obtain a building permit from a local building official. A state ag
shall obtain a building permit for construction work, as described in section 29-252a of the Connec
General Statutes, from the State Building Inspector.
Exception: Pursuant to sections 29-401 to 29-415, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes
state agencies shall obtain demolition permits from the local building official.
(Add) 105.2.5 Federal agency exemptions. A federal agency performing construction on federally o
land or on leased land totally under the control of the federal government shall not be required to obt
building permit or a demolition permit from the local building official.
(Amd) 105.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an applic
therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose.
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(Add) R105.3.1.2 Zoning approval. Pursuant to subsection (f) of section 8-3 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no building permit shall be issued, in whole or in part, for a building, use or structure subje
the zoning regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged wit
enforcement of such regulations that such building, use or structure is in conformity with such regulat
or is a valid nonconforming use under such regulations.
(Add) R105.3.1.3 Historic certificate of appropriateness. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 7-
of the Connecticut General Statutes, no building permit for erection of a building or structure o
alteration of an exterior architectural feature within the boundaries of an historic property an
demolition permit for demolition or removal of a building or structure within the boundaries of an his
property shall be issued by a municipality or any department, agency or official thereof until a certif
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(Amd) 308.2.3 Four to 16 persons receiving custodial care. A facility housing not fewer than four
not more than 16 persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as R-4. |
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(Amd) R315.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. Where alterations, repairs or additions requiri
permit occur, or where one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the
individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms located as required for new
dwellings.
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(Amd) R305.1 Minimum height. Habitable space, hallways and portions of basements containing t
spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms and lau
rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm). Existing basements b
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(Amd) 506.3.2.5 Grease duct test. Prior to the use or concealment of any portion of a grease duct sys
a leakage test shall be performed. Ducts shall be considered to be concealed where installed in shaf
covered by coatings or wraps that prevent the ductwork from being visually inspected on all sides. Th
shall be performed for the entire duct system, including the hood-to-duct connection. All connecti
seams and welds shall be visible during the test. The ductwork shall be permitted to be tested in sect
provided that every joint is tested. For listed factory-built grease ducts, this test shall be limited to
joints assembled in the field and shall exclude factory welds. The permit holder shall be responsib
provide the necessary equipment and perform the grease duct leakage test. The leakage test shall consi
one of the following tests, or an approved equivalent test:
(Add) 506.3.2.5.1 Positive pressure smoke test. The positive pressure smoke test shall be performe
sealing the entire duct system from the hood exhaust opening(s) to the duct termination. Visible s
shall be introduced to the duct system. The sealed duct shall then be pressurized to a minimum pressu |
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(Add) R105.3.1.4 Notice to Public Water Authority. Pursuant to section 19a-37d of the Connec
General Statutes, when a permit application is filed with the building official of any municip
concerning any project that includes a change of use or installation of fixtures or facilities in a building
may affect the performance of, or require the installation of, a reduced pressure principle back
preventer, a double check valve assembly or a pressure vacuum breaker, the building official shall pro
written notice of the application to the water company serving the building not later than 7 days afte
date the application is filed. Upon receipt of such written notice, the water company shall cause t
performed an evaluation of cross-connection protection by a person who has met the requirem
prescribed in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and such water company shall notif
building official regarding its determination. The building official shall not issue a permit or certifica
occupancy until any cross-connection issue has been corrected. |
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(Add) 3102.3.1.2 Flame propagation performance testing and certification. Before a permit is gra
the owner or the owner’s agent shall file with the fire code official a certificate provided by the pr
manufacturer to verify that the materials have been tested and certified by an approved testing labora
The certificate shall indicate that the floor coverings, tents, membrane structures and their appurtena
which include sidewalls, drops and tarpaulins, are composed of materials meeting the flame propag
performance of Test Method 2 of NFPA 701. Additionally, it shall indicate that the bunting and combus
decorative materials and effects are composed of material meeting the flame propagation perform
criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2 of NFPA 701, as applicable. Alternatively, the materials
be treated with a flame retardant in an approved manner and meet the flame propagation perform
criteria of the applicable test method of NFPA 701. The certificate shall indicate compliance with the te
requirements of NFPA 701, Chapter 16. The flame propagation performance criteria shall be effectiv
the period specified by the permit.
(Add) 3102.3.1.3 Label. Membrane structures or tents shall have a permanently affixed label be
the following information: |
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2.1. In an approved location between the fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace an
dwelling unit or sleeping unit. |
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2.1 One of the additional efficiency package options in Section R408.2 sha
installed without including such measures in the proposed design under Se
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2.1. The aggregate floor area of the membrane structure or tent shall not exceed 10,000 s
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2.2. On the ceiling of the room containing the fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning firepl
(Amd) 915.1.5 Private garages. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling units
sleeping units in buildings with attached private garages.
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2.2. The aggregate floor area of the building and membrane structure or tent shall not excee
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2.2 The proposed design of the building under Section R405.3 shall have an a
energy cost that is less than or equal to 95 percent of the annual energy cost o
standard reference design.
The option selected for compliance shall be identified in the certificate required by Section R4
(Amd) R402.1 General (Prescriptive). The building thermal envelope shall meet the requiremen
Sections R402.1.1 through R402.1.5.
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2.2. Multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm),
an aggregate area not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m2) total. |
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2.2. Direct access to an exterior stair serving a maximum of two dwelling units on the same s
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2.2. Multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12 feet (3658
with an aggregate area not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m2) total. |
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2.3. Direct access to an interior stair serving only that dwelling unit and separated from all
portions of the building with 1-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barriers. |
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2.3. Required means of egress are provided for both the building and membrane structure or
including travel distances.
(Add) 3103.5.4.1 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in area. Membrane struc
having an area of 15,000 square feet (1394 m2) or more shall be located not less than 50 feet (15 240
from any other tent or structure as measured from the sidewall of the tent or membrane structure u
joined together by a corridor.
(Add) 3103.5.4.2 Membrane structures on buildings. Membrane structures that are erected on build
balconies, decks or other structures shall be regulated as permanent membrane structures in accord
with Section 3102.
(Add) 3103.5.4.3 Connecting corridors. Tents or membrane structures are allowed to be joined tog
by means of corridors. Exit doors shall be provided at each end of such corridor. On each side of
corridor and approximately opposite each other, there shall be provided openings not less than 12
(3658 mm) wide.
(Add) 3103.5.4.4 Fire break. An unobstructed fire break passageway or fire road not less than 12
(3658 mm) wide and free from guy ropes or other obstructions shall be maintained on all sides of all
and membrane structures unless otherwise approved by the building official. |
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(Add) 3103.5.5 Structural stability and anchorage required. Tents or membrane structures and
appurtenances shall be designed and installed to withstand the elements of weather and prevent colla
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or this code. Documentation of structural stability
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2.67 (32 inches)c
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-
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Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-
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Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) pipe, 11/4 inches and larger |
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Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) pipe, 1 inch and smaller |
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2021 International Residential Code
Copies of the International Codes may be obtained from the International Code Council, Inc., 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (website: www.iccsafe.org).
Copies of the 2020 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, may be obtained from the National Fire Prote
Association Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 (website: www.nfpa.
Copies of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code document may be downloaded from the we
www.portal.ct.gov/DAS.
The requirements of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code shall apply to all work for which a pe
application was made on or after the date of adoption.
As used in this document, these annotations have the following meaning:
Add: A section or subsection preceded by (Add) indicates the addition of this section or subsecti
the adopted referenced standard.
Amd: A section or subsection preceded by (Amd) indicates the substitution of this section or subse
in the adopted referenced standard.
Del: A section or subsection preceded by (Del) indicates the deletion of this section or subsection
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(Add) 101.1.1 Statutes. Pursuant to sections 29-252a and 29-253 of the Connecticut General Stat
respectively, this code shall be the building code for all towns, cities and boroughs and all state agenc
(Amd) 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, move
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal
demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildin
structures.
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwel
(townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of eg
and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall co
with the 2021 International Residential Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Cod
(Amd) 101.2.1 Appendices. The provisions of Appendices C, H, I and P shall be incorporated int
requirements of this code.
(Amd) 101.4.1 Gas. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the state of Connecticut.
references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code shall be considered refere
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(Del) SECTION R110 – BOARD OF APPEALS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 113 o |
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2021 International Building Code portion or Section R110.6 of the 2021 International Residential
portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Del) SECTION 108 FEES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 109 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion or Section R107 of the 2021 International Residential Code portion, as applic
of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Fees. |
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portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Violations.
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other codes adopted as portions of the State Building Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascrib
them in those codes.
(Add) 202.1 Definitions. Amend or add the following definitions:
(Add) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administr
and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Also known as the local building off
or the code official.
(Amd) CODE OFFICIAL. See Building official.
(Amd) DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is registered or licensed by the Departme
Consumer Protection pursuant to chapters 390, 391, 396 or 396a of the Connecticut General Statut
practice the individual’s respective design profession and acting within the scope of his or her licens
practice discipline. |
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CHAPTER 2 [CE] – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other codes adopted as portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall hav
meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
(Add) C202.1 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions:
(Add) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administr
and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Also known as the local building off
or code official.
(Amd) CODE OFFICIAL. See building official.
CHAPTER 4 [CE] – COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Amd) C402.1.1 Low energy buildings. The following buildings, or portions thereof, separated fro
remainder of the building by building thermal envelope assemblies complying with this code sha
exempt from the building thermal envelope provisions of Section C402: |
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CHAPTER 2 [RE] – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other codes adopted as portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall hav
meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
(Add) R202.1 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions:
(Add) Attached Dwelling Unit. A dwelling unit sharing demising walls, floors, ceilings or com
corridors with another dwelling unit or occupied space.
(Add) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administr
and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Also known as the local building off
or code official.
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(Amd) PUBLIC POOL. An artificial basin constructed of concrete, steel, fiberglass or other imper
material and equipped with a controlled water supply that is intended for recreational bathing, swim
diving or therapeutic purposes and includes, but is not limited to, any related equipment, structure, ar
enclosure intended for the use of any person using or staffing such pool. “Public pool” does not inclu
artificial basin provided with a controlled water supply that is intended for use as a residential pool, e
when such basin is used for commercial or business purposes at such residence. The followin
subclasses of public pools:
(A) Public swimming pool, which is a pool used or intended to be used for recreational bat
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(Amd) R103.5 Retention of construction documents. The building official shall retain one set of appr
construction documents for a period as set forth in the records/disposition schedule adopted pursua
chapter 188 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Del) SECTION R104 – FEES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 109 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Fees.
(Add) R105.7 Posting of required inspections. A schedule of required inspections shall be compile
the code official. The schedule shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Add) R105.8 Notification of inspection and testing results. Notification as to passage or failure, in w
or in part, of any required inspection or test shall be made in writing by the building official or his
authorized representative and shall be left at the job site or delivered to the permit holder. It shall b
duty of the permit holder to ascertain the results of required inspections.
(Del) SECTION R106 - NOTICE OF APPROVAL. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 111
the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. |
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local building inspector shall provide written notice of the application to the water company
serving the building not later than seven days after the date the application is filed. Upon rece
of such written notice, the water company shall cause to be performed an evaluation of cross-
connection protection by a person who has met the requirements prescribed in the regulations
Connecticut state agencies and such water company shall notify the local building inspector
regarding its determination. The local building inspector shall not issue a permit or certificate
occupancy until any cross-connection issue has been corrected. |
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(Amd) 1809.5 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundations and
permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the follo
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(Amd) 308.2.4 Three or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility with three or fewer per
receiving custodial care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Reside
Code.
(Amd) 308.3 Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures use
medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than three persons who are incapable of self-preservation.
group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Foster care facilities
Detoxification facilities
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Psychiatric hospitals
(Amd) 308.3.2 Three or fewer persons receiving care. A facility with three or fewer persons recei
medical care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential C
provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or Section P
of the International Residential Code.
(Add) 308.3.3 Alternative compliance for small I-2 homes. See Section 407.14 for alternative compli
provisions for Group I-2 homes serving four to six persons who are incapable of self-preservation. |
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(Add) APPENDIX P MUNICIPALITY – SPECIFIC STRUCTURAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
Municipality
Basic Design Wind Speeds, V
(mph)
Allowable Stress Design Wind
Speeds, Vasd
(mph)
Ground
Snow
Load,
pg
(psf)
MCE Ground
Accelerations
Wind-Borne Debris
Region1
Hurricane-
Prone
Region
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
SS
(g)
S1
(g)
Risk Cat. III
Occup. I-2
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(Amd) Table 403.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES. Re
reference to footnote f. from row for Assembly, Stadiums, amusement parks, bleachers and grandst
for outdoor sporting events and activities.
(Del) Footnote f., Table 403.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES
Delete footnote.
(Add) 403.1.2.1 Baby changing facilities. Where multiple single-user toilet rooms or bathing room
clustered at a single location, at least one room at each cluster shall contain baby changing facilitie
shall be identified as containing such facilities.
(Del) 403.2.1 Family or assisted-use toilet facilities serving as separate facilities. Delete without
substitution.
(Amd) 410.4 Substitution. Where restaurants provide drinking water in a container free of charge,
drinking fountains shall not be required in those restaurants. In other occupancies permanently install
bottle filling stations may be substituted for up to 2/3rds of the required drinking fountains. The bottl
filling station shall be installed in accordance with ICC/ANSI A117.1. |
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(Add) 1015.9 Retaining walls. Retaining walls where the difference in height between the finished
at the top of the wall and the finished grade at the bottom of the wall is greater than 4 feet (1219 mm)
be provided with guards complying with Sections 1015.3, 1015.4 and 1607.9 when a walking sur
parking lot or driveway is located closer than 2 feet (610 mm) from the edge of the top of the retaining
For the purpose of this section, grass, planting beds or landscaped areas shall not be considered a wal
surface.
(Amd) 1019.3 Occupancies other than Groups I-2 and I-3. In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupan
floor openings containing exit access stairways or ramps that do not comply with one of the condi
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Exception: The number of accessible parking spaces for Type A units shall be permitted t
calculated on the basis of the minimum number of Type A units being two percent of the
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(Amd) R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Each municipality shall establish a schedule of fees for
construction document review, building permit, certificate of approval and certificate of occupanc
schedule of adopted fees shall be posted for public view.
(Amd) R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated pe
value at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including mate
and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equip
and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated o
application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet
approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
(Del) R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Delete without substitution.
(Add) R109.1.4.1 Insulation inspection. Inspection of the building air tightness and insulation install
shall be conducted in accordance with Section N1102.4.1.
(Add) R109.1.5.2 Additional electrical inspections. Required electrical inspections shall inc
installations of temporary services prior to activation and installation of underground piping and condu
after trenches are excavated and bedded and before backfill is put in place. |
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(Amd) 1015.3 Height. Required guards shall be not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, mea
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CHAPTER 3 – BUILDING PLANNING
(Amd) R301.1.3 Engineered design. Where a building of otherwise conventional construction con
structural elements exceeding the limits of Section R301 or otherwise not conforming to this code,
elements shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. The extent of such d
need only demonstrate compliance of nonconventional elements with other applicable provisions and
be compatible with the performance of the conventional framed system. Engineered design in accord
with the International Building Code is permitted for buildings and structures, and parts thereof, incl
in the scope of this code. Engineered design shall be certified by a registered design professional. |
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(B) Public wading pool, which is a pool principally used or intended to be used for wadin
recreational bathing by small children.
(C) Public spa, which is a pool used for recreational bathing in conjunction with a high-velocit
system, a high-velocity water recirculation system, hot water, cold water, a mineral bath or
combination thereof.
(D) Public diving pool, which is a pool used solely for diving or the instruction and practici
diving techniques.
(E) Special purpose public pool, which is a pool used for a specialized purpose, including, bu
limited to, a splash pad or spray park where the water is recirculated, water flume, pool use
scuba diving instruction, therapeutic pool, hydrotherapy pool or a pool used in an aquatics pro
for persons with disabilities. “Special purpose public pool” does not include a flotation v
which shall not be subject to review by the Department of Public Health. For purposes of
subparagraph, “flotation vessel” means a tank devoid of light and sound and containing salt
in which a person floats for purposes, including, but not limited to, meditation, relaxation
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(Amd) 406.3.2.1 Dwelling unit separation. The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling
and its attic area by means of Type X gypsum board, not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) in thickness, ap
to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms abo
not less than a 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board or equivalent and 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Ty
gypsum board applied to structures supporting the separation from habitable rooms above the garage.
openings between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be equipped with either solid wood doo
solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1⅜ inches (34.9 mm) in thickness, or doors in compli
with Section 716.5.3 with a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes. Doors shall be self-cl
and self-latching.
(Add) 407.12 Laboratories. In addition to other requirements of this code, laboratories emplo
quantities of flammable, combustible or hazardous materials that exceed exempt amounts shal
protected in accordance with NFPA 99.
(Add) 407.13 Medical gas systems. Medical gas systems shall comply with Chapter 12 of the Internati
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(Del) APPENDIX B – RECOMMENDED PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE. Delete appendix.
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detached private garage space shall be thermally isolated from all other habitable, conditi
spaces in accordance with Sections R402.2.12 and R402.3.5, as applicable.
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Ultimate Design
Wind Speed, Vult
(mph)
Nominal Design
Wind Speed,
Vasd (mph)
Ground Snow
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(Add) R110.8 Manufactured housing used as dwellings. Provisions for foundation systems and buil
service equipment connections necessary to provide for the installation of new manufactured homes
for existing manufactured homes to which additions, alterations or repairs are made are containe
Appendix AE.
(Add) R110.9 Concrete documentation. Pursuant to section 29-265c of the Connecticut General Stat
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new residential or commercial building for wh
concrete foundation was installed on or after October 1, 2016, the applicant shall provide the buil
official with written documentation of the name of the individual or entity that supplied the concrete
the name of the individual or entity that installed the concrete. Copies of such documentation sha
maintained in the records of the office of the building official for not less than fifty years. |
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(Add) M2201.7.2 Temporary removal from service. If a liquid fuel-burning appliance is converted
alternate fuel, but the tank is kept in place so that it can be returned to service at some future date
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Municipality
Basic Design Wind Speeds, V
(mph)
Allowable Stress Design Wind
Speeds, Vasd
(mph)
Ground
Snow
Load
pg
(psf)
MCE Ground
Accelerations
Wind-Borne Debris
Region1
Hurricane-
Prone
Region
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
SS
(g)
S1
(g)
Risk Cat. III
Occup. I-2
Risk Cat.
IV
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(Add) 1608.1.3 Partial loading, unbalanced roof snow loads, drifts on lower roofs, roof projecti
and parapets, and snow sliding. Calculations for partial loading, unbalanced roof snow loads, drifts
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(Add) 1103.2.16 Mezzanines. Mezzanines having fewer than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) of gross f
area, either singly or in the aggregate for multiple mezzanines on any floor, are not required to be acces
and are not required to be located on an accessible route, provided that the goods and services availabl
any mezzanine shall be available in accessible areas.
(Amd) 1104.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided
public transportation stops, accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones, and public st
or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served. Where an accessible route must cross speed bu
or vehicle wheel stops, there shall be a minimum clear passage width of not less than 32 inches (815
Exception: Other than in buildings or facilities containing or serving Type B units, an accessible r
shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only m
of access between them is a vehicular way not providing for pedestrian access.
(Amd) 1104.4 Multilevel buildings and facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible story, mezzanine and occupied roof in multilevel buildings and facilities.
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Documents for deferred submittals that relate to the primary structural support systems of buildin
structures that exceed the threshold limit set forth in Section 107.7 of this code shall also be submitt
the independent structural engineering consultant by the registered design professional in respon
charge. Such deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents
been reviewed and found to be in general conformance to the design of the building by the indepen
structural engineering consultant and approved by the building official.
(Amd) 107.5 Retention of construction documents. The building official shall retain one set of appr
construction documents for a period as set forth in the records disposition schedule adopted pursua
chapter 188 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Exception: Pursuant to subsection (e) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut General Statutes,
receipt of a written request signed by the owner of plans and specifications on file for a single-fa
dwelling or out-building, the building official shall immediately return the original plans
specifications to the owner after a certificate of occupancy is issued with respect to the plans
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c.
Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communicat
metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission or distribution of electric energy;
d.
Are located by other written agreements either designated by or recognized by public ser
commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for
installations. These written agreements shall be limited to installations for the purpos
communications, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission, or distributio
electric energy where legally established easements or rights-of-way cannot be obtained. T
installations shall be limited to federal lands, Native American reservations through the
Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, military bases, lands controlled by
authorities and state agencies and departments, and lands owned by railroads.
(C) Special permission. The State Building Inspector may grant an exception for the installatio
conductors and equipment that are not under the exclusive control of the electric utilities and are us
connect the electric utility supply system to the service-entrance conductors of the premises ser
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Basic Design Wind Speeds, V
(mph)
Allowable Stress Design Wind
Speeds, Vasd
(mph)
Ground
Snow
Load
pg
(psf)
MCE Ground
Accelerations
Wind-Borne Debris
Region1
Hurricane-
Prone
Region
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
SS
(g)
S1
(g)
Risk Cat. III
Occup. I-2
Risk Cat.
IV
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(Amd) 105.5 Expiration of permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorize
such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not
than 180 days each. The extensions shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be demonstr
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(Amd) 1011.7.2 Outdoor conditions. Outdoor stairways and outdoor approaches to stairways sha
designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces. In other than occupancies in Group
and occupancies in Group U that are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, treads, platforms
landings that are part of exterior stairways shall be protected to prevent the accumulation of snow and
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(Amd) 106.2.8 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators: ASME A17.1-2013 (American Societ
Mechanical Engineers International, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990).
(Amd) 106.2.9 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts: ASME A18.1-
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(Amd) N1110.3.1 (R502.3.1) Building envelope. New building envelope assemblies that are part o
addition shall comply with Sections N1102.1, N1102.2, N1102.3.1 through N1102.3.5, and N1102.4.
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must be certified under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program of the National Ins
of Standards and Technology.
(Add) BABY CHANGING FACILITIES. A table or other device suitable for changing the diaper
child aged 3 or under.
(Add) BULK MERCHANDISING RETAIL BUILDING. A building exceeding 12,000 square feet
(1115 m2) in area in which the sales area includes the storage of combustible materials on pallets, in s
piles or in racks in excess of 12 feet (3658 mm) in storage height.
(Add) COMPLEX. For application of accessibility requirements, this term means any group of build
located on a single parcel of land or on contiguous parcels of land or any building or group of build
that are subdivided into separate occupancies and planned, financed, constructed or promoted by com
management for the purpose of sale or lease of the entire complex or any subdivision thereof, except
single-family detached dwelling.
(Amd) EXISTING BUILDING. A building or structure, or portion thereof, erected in whole or in
for which a legal building permit and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Buildings or structur
portions thereof erected prior to October 1, 1970 shall be deemed existing buildings regardless o
existence of a legal permit or a certificate of occupancy.
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CHAPTER 13 - FUEL OIL PIPING AND STORAGE
(Amd) 1301.1 Scope. This chapter and the 2022 Connecticut Fire Safety Code and 2022 Connecticut
Prevention Code shall govern the design, installation, construction and repair of fuel oil storage and pi
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(Add) 306.7.17 Assembly seating. Where it is technically infeasible to disperse accessible se
throughout an altered assembly area, accessible seating areas may be clustered. Each accessible wheel
space shall have provisions for companion seating and shall be located on an accessible route that
serves as an accessible means of egress.
(Amd) 307.1 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building. Where an addition or alteration is
to a building or structure of a Group I-4 and E day care facilities, Group I-1 or R occupancy or when
or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwelling units, the entire dwelling unit or buil
shall be provided with smoke detectors located as required for new buildings. Such smoke detectors w
existing spaces may be battery operated and are not required to be dual-powered or interconnected u
other remodeling considerations require removal of wall and ceiling coverings which would facil
concealed interconnected wiring.
(Amd) 308.1 Carbon monoxide alarms in existing portions of a building. Where an additio
alteration is made to a building or structure of Group I-1, I-2, I-4, R, and E occupancy, the existing buil
shall be provided with carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with Section 915.7 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion of the 2022 State Building Code. |
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(Add) R320.4.2 Design flood elevation. The required number of Type B units shall not apply to
where the lowest floor is required to be at or above the design flood elevation resulting in both o
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(Amd) 250.68(C) Grounding Electrode Conductor Connections. Grounding electrode conductor
bonding jumpers shall be permitted to be connected at the following locations and used to exten
connection to an electrode(s):
(1) Interior metal water piping that is electrically continuous with a metal underground water pipe elect
and is located not more than 1.52 m (5 ft) from the point of entrance to the building shall be permitt
extend the connection to an electrode(s). Interior metal water piping located more than 1.52 m (5 ft)
the point of entrance to the building shall not be used as a conductor to interconnect electrodes o
grounding electrode system.
Exception: In industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings or structures, if conditions of mainten
and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, interior metal water p
located more than 1.52 m (5 ft) from the point of entrance to the building shall be permitted as a bon
conductor to interconnect electrodes that are part of the grounding electrode system, or as a groun
electrode conductor, if the entire length, other than short sections passing perpendicularly through
floors, or ceilings, of the interior metal water pipe that is being used for the conductor is exposed. |
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ds = Depth of water on the undeflected roof up to the inlet of secondary drainage system when the prim
drainage system is blocked (in other words, the static head), in inches (mm).
R = Rain load on the undeflected roof, in psf (kN/m2). Where the phrase “undeflected roof” is u
deflections from loads (including dead loads) shall not be considered when determining the amoun
rain on the roof.
(Del) Figures 1611.1(1) through 1611.1(5) . Delete all figures.
(Amd) 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. Flood hazard areas shall be established locally
methods lawfully adopted by the town, city or borough.
(Amd) 1613.2.1 Mapped acceleration parameters. The parameters Ss and S1 shall be determined fr
the MCE spectral response accelerations shown in Appendix P.
(Del) Figures 1613.2.1(1) through 1613.2.1(10). Delete all figures.
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(Add) 101.10.1 Construction documents. The construction documents for Alterations – Lev
Alterations – Level 3, additions and changes of occupancy shall show in sufficient detail the loca
construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisio
this code. The construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodat
every work area of every floor and in all affected rooms and spaces.
(Del) SECTION 103 CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R103 of the 2021 International Reside
Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Code Compliance Agenc
(Del) SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF CODE OFFICIAL. Delete in its entirety and
to Section 104 of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R104 of the 2021 Internat
Residential Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Duties and Po
of the Building Official.
(Del) SECTION 105 PERMITS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 105 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion or Section R105 of the 2021 International Residential Code portion, as applic
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(Amd) R105.5 Expiration of permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work author
by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if
than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or
extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in wr
and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.
Exception: The building official may specify an expiration date of not less than 30 days, nor
than 180 days, for commencement of work under permits issued to abate unsafe conditions pursua
Section R115 of this code. Work performed under such permits shall be completed as expeditious
possible.
(Add) R105.5.1 Nine-year closure. Pursuant to subsection (c) of section 29-265 of the Connec
General Statutes, 9 years from the date of issuance of a building permit issued pursuant to section 29
for construction or alteration of a one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling or structure located on the s
parcel as a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling, for which construction or alteration a certifica
occupancy, as defined in the regulations adopted pursuant to section 29-252, has not been issued b
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(Amd) 1705.5.2 Metal-plate-connected wood trusses. Where a truss has an overall height of 60 in
(1524 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the permanent individual truss me
restraint/bracing is installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package. Where a truss
span is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the temporary install
restraint/bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing are installed in accord
with the approved truss submittal package.
(Amd) 1705.12 Special inspections for wind-resisting components. Periodic special inspecti
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(Add) 3103.5.8 Temporary air-supported and air-inflated membrane structures. In addition to
applicable requirements of Section 3103.5, temporary air-supported and air-inflated membrane struc
shall be in accordance with Sections 3103.5.8.1 to 3103.5.8.4, inclusive.
(Add) 3103.5.8.1 Door operation. In high winds greater than 50 miles per hour (22 m/s) or in
conditions, the use of doors in air-supported structures shall be controlled to avoid excessive air loss.
shall not be left open under any condition.
(Add) 3103.5.8.2 Fabric envelope design and construction. Air-supported and air-inflated structures
have the design and construction of the fabric envelope and the method of anchoring in accordance
Architecture Fabric Institute ASI 77.
(Add) 3103.5.8.2.1 Inflation pressure. Operating pressure in air-supported and air-inflated structures
be maintained at the design pressure specified by the manufacturer to assure stability and to avoid exce
distortion during high wind or snow loads.
(Add) 3103.5.8.3 Blowers. An air-supported structure used as a place of assembly shall be furnished
not less than two blowers, each of which has adequate capacity to maintain full inflation pressure
normal leakage. The design of the blower shall be so as to provide integral limiting pressure at the d
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(Add) 116.7.1 Penalty. Pursuant to the provisions of section 29-394 of the Connecticut General Stat
any person who, by himself or his agent, fails to comply with the written order of a building inspecto
the provision of additional exit facilities in a building, the repair or alteration of a building or the rem
of a building or any portion thereof, shall be fined not less than two hundred nor more than one thou
dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
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entirety and replace with the following:
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(Amd) R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code
not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provis
of this code or any other laws, statutes, regulations or ordinances of the jurisdiction. Permits shall n
required for the following work:
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been provided with a statement signed by the architect or professional engineer and the general contr
stating that the completed structure or addition is in substantial compliance with the approved plans on
(Add) 111.1.3.1 Threshold structures. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a proposed stru
or addition that exceeds the threshold limits cited in Section 107.7 until the building official has
provided with statements of professional opinion signed by the architect of record, the professi
engineer of record responsible for the design of the structure or addition and the general contra
affirming that the completed construction is in substantial compliance with the approved plans and de
specifications. If fabricated structural load-bearing members or assemblies are used in the construction
building official shall be provided with statement(s) of professional opinion signed by the professi
engineer(s) responsible for the design of such members or assemblies, affirming that the compl
fabrication is in substantial compliance with the approved design specifications. |
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(Amd) Table R301.2.1(1) COMPONENT AND CLADDING LOADS FOR A BUILDING WIT
MEAN ROOF HEIGHT OF 30 FEET LOCATED IN EXPOSURE B (ASD). Add footnote:
h. For Ultimate Design Wind Speeds (Vult)between those given, the loads shall be interpolated.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2.1.1 REGIONS WHERE WIND DESIGN IS REQUIRED.
Delete without substitution.
(Del) R301.2.1.3 Wind speed conversion. Delete without substitution.
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(Add) 104.10.2 Accessibility exemption. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-269 of the Connec
General Statutes, any variation of or exemption from any provisions relating to accessibility to, use of
egress from, buildings and structures as required herein shall be permitted only when approved by the
Building Inspector. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-269 of the Connecticut General Statutes,
person aggrieved by the decision of the State Building Inspector may appeal to the Codes and Stand
Committee within 30 days after such decision has been rendered.
(Add) 104.10.3 Historic structures exemption. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connecticut Ge
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(Amd) 107.2 Retention of construction documents. The building official shall retain one set of appr
construction documents for a period as set forth in the records/disposition schedule adopted pursua
chapter 188 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Exception: Pursuant to subsection (e) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut General Statutes,
receipt of a written request signed by the owner of plans and specifications on file for a si
family dwelling or out-building, the building official shall immediately return the original p
and specifications to the owner after a certificate of occupancy is issued with respect to the p
and specifications.
(Del) SECTION 113 MEANS OF APPEALS Delete this section in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Mea
Appeal.
(Del) SECTION 114 BOARD OF APPEALS Delete this section in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Mea
Appeal.
(Add) 115.2.1 Written notice. The notice of violation shall be in writing and shall be given to the o
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(Amd) 306.7.8 Lifts and limited-use/limited-application elevators in existing buildings. Vertic
incline platform lifts, inclined stairway chairlifts and limited-use/limited-application elevators shall n
a part of an accessible route in existing buildings undergoing alteration or repair except that ve
platform lifts and limited-use/limited-application elevators shall be permitted in existing buildings
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(Add) 1110.17 Automated teller machines. Where automated teller machines are provided for pedes
use at any site, at least one location and one automated teller machine shall be accessible.
(Amd) 1112.1 Signs. Required accessible elements shall be identified by the International Symb
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CHAPTER 5 – EXHAUST SYSTEMS
(Amd) 505.4 Makeup air required. Where one or more gas, liquid or solid fuel-burning appliance
are neither direct-vent nor use a mechanical draft venting system are located within a dwelling unit
barrier, each exhaust system capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet per minute (0.19 m3/s)
be mechanically or passively provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the exhaust air
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(Add) 118.2 Safeguarding vacant premises. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, structures, premis
portions thereof shall be secured and protected in accordance with this section.
(Add) 118.2.1 Security. Exterior openings and interior openings accessible to other tenants or unautho
persons shall be boarded, locked, blocked or otherwise protected to prevent entry by unautho
individuals.
(Add) 118.2.2 Fire protection. Fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be maintained i
operable condition at all times.
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(Add) R104.10.1.2 Records. The application for modification, variation, exemption or approv
equivalent or alternative compliance and the decision of the State Building Inspector shall be in wr
and shall be officially recorded with the application for a building permit in the permanent records o
building department.
(Add) R104.10.2 Accessibility exemption. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-269 of the Connec
General Statutes, any variation of or exemption from any provisions relating to accessibility to, use of
egress from, buildings and structures as required in this code shall be permitted only when approved b
State Building Inspector. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the State Building Inspector may ap
to the Codes and Standards Committee within 30 days after such decision has been rendered.
(Add) R104.10.3 Historic structures exemption. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, exemptions may be granted to the provisions of this code for historic structures as describ |
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INTRODUCTION
Adopted and Referenced Publications
Pursuant to section 29-252 of the Connecticut General Statutes the following national model code
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(Add) 407.14.1.7 Fire alarm and detection systems. Fire alarm and detection systems shall be inst
in accordance with Section 907.2.6.
(Add) 407.14.1.8 Detection. Smoke detection shall be provided in all sleeping rooms, sleeping r
hallways and common spaces except kitchens and bathrooms.
(Add) 407.14.1.9 Carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be provide
accordance with Section 915.
(Add) 407.14.1.10 Attic space access. An opening not less than 36 inches by 36 inches (914 mm by
mm) shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches (762 mm). Clear headr
of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) shall be provided at the attic space at or above the opening.
Exception: In conversions of a single-family home, a rough framed opening of 30 inches by 22 in
(762 mm by 559 mm) shall be permitted from a hallway or other readily accessible location.
(Add) 407.14.1.11 Standby power. Standby power shall be provided for small Group I-2 hom
accordance with Section 2702.
(Add) 407.14.2 Alternative compliance. Where the requirements of Section 407.14.1 are satisfied, s
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APPENDIX AE - MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS
(Amd) AE101.1 General. The provisions of Appendix AE shall be applicable only to a manufactured
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(Amd) 1005.3.2 Other egress components. The capacity, in inches, of means of egress components
than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component
means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) 101.1 Title. The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be known as the
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building
hereinafter referred to as “the code” or “this code”.
(Amd) 102.5 Historic buildings. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connecticut General Stat
exemptions may be granted to the provisions of this code for historic structures, as described in sectio |
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(Amd) R310.6 Dwelling additions. Where dwelling additions contain sleeping rooms, an emerg
escape and rescue opening shall be provided in each new sleeping room. Where dwelling additions
basements, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be provided in the new habitable basemen
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(Add) R315.2.3 During construction. Pursuant to section 29-315b of the Connecticut General Stat
whenever a dwelling is occupied during interior alterations or additions requiring a building permit
a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage exists, the temporary installation of battery-ope
carbon monoxide alarms shall be required in the vicinity of such alterations or additions for the durati
construction activities. A combined smoke and carbon monoxide alarm may be installed to comply
Section R314.2.3 and this section.
(Amd) R315.3 Location. Carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units shall be installed outside of
separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional habitable lev
the dwelling unit. Where a fuel-burning appliance is located within a bedroom or its attached bathro
carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the bedroom. The alarm shall be clearly audible i
bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
(Del) FIGURE R318.4 TERMITE INFESTATION PROBABILITY MAP. Delete without
substitution.
(Del) SECTION R320 – ACCESSIBILITY. Delete section in its entirety and replace with the follo
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AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CO
IECC – COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1 [CE] – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) C101.1 Title. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code as amended in this section
be known as the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code portion of the 2022 State Building
hereinafter referred to as “the code” or “this code”.
(Amd) C101.5 Compliance. Residential buildings shall meet the provisions of IECC – Reside
Provisions. Commercial buildings shall meet the provisions of IECC – Commercial Provisions.
Exception: Temporary structures are exempt from the requirements of this code.
(Amd) C101.5.1 Compliance materials. The code official shall be permitted to approve specific com
software, worksheets, compliance manuals and other similar materials that meet the intent of this cod
(Add) C101.5.2 Energy efficiency standards for products. In addition to the requirements of this
the testing, certification and enforcement of efficiency standards for new products sold, offered for sa
installed in the state of Connecticut shall comply with regulations adopted pursuant to section 16a-48 o
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Statutes to practice such individual’s respective design profession and acting within the scope of his o
license and practice discipline.
CHAPTER–3 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
(Amd) 305.4 Freezing. A water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, or conce
in outside walls or in any place subjected to freezing temperature, unless adequate provision is ma
protect such pipe from freezing by insulation or heat or both. Water service pipe shall be installed not
than 48 inches deep.
(Del) 305.4.1 Sewer depth. Delete section.
(Amd) TABLE 308.5 HANGER SPACING
PIPING MATERIAL
MAXIMUM
HORIZONTAL
SPACING (feet)
SP
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Exposure D. Exposure D shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Sur
Roughness D, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 5,000 feet (1524 m) or 20 ti
the height of the building, whichever is greater. Exposure D shall also apply where the ground sur
roughness immediately upwind of the site is B or C, and the site is within a distance of 600 feet (
m) or 20 times the building height, whichever is greater, from an Exposure D condition, as define
the previous sentence.
(Del) R301.2.1.5 Topographic wind effects. Delete without substitution.
(Del) R301.2.1.5.1 Simplified topographic wind speed-up method. Delete without substitution.
(Del) Table R301.2.1.5.1 ULTIMATE DESIGN WIND SPEED MODIFICATION
TOPOGRAPHIC WIND EFFECT. Delete without substitution.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2.1.5.1(1) TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES FOR WIND SPEED-UP EFFE
Delete without substitution.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2.1.5.1(2) ILLUSTRATION OF WHERE ON A TOPOGRAPHIC FEATU
WIND SPEED INCREASE IS APPLIED. Delete without substitution.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2.1.5.1(3) UPWIND OBSTRUCTION. Delete without substitution.
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(Add) 113.5 Appointment of a panel. Upon receipt of an appeal from an owner or his agent, or appr
of an appeal by a person other than the owner or his agent, the chairperson of the municipal board of ap
shall appoint a panel of not less than three members of such board to hear such appeal.
(Add) 113.6 Rendering of decisions. The panel shall, upon majority vote of its members, affirm, m
or reverse the decision of the building official in a written decision upon the appeal and file such deci
with the building official from whom such appeal has been taken not later than five days, exclusi
Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, following the day of the hearing thereon. A copy of the deci
shall be mailed, prior to such filing, to the party taking the appeal.
(Add) 113.7 Appeal to the Codes and Standards Committee. Any person aggrieved by the decision
municipal board of appeals may appeal to the Codes and Standards Committee within 14 days afte
filing of the decision with the building official in accordance with the provisions of section 29-266 o
Connecticut General Statutes.
(Add) 113.8 Court review. Any person aggrieved by any ruling of the Codes and Standards Comm
may appeal to the Superior Court for the judicial district where such building or structure has been
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AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) 101.1 Title. The 2021 International Mechanical Code as amended in this section shall be kn
as the 2021 International Mechanical Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building C
hereinafter referred to as “the code” or “this code”.
(Amd) 101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspe
of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environm
conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical syst
system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of fue
distribution piping and equipment, fuel-gas-fired appliances and fuel-gas-fired appliance venting sys
shall be in accordance with Section 101.2.2.
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories a
grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than
stories above grade plane in height shall comply with this code or the International Residential C
(Amd) 101.2.1 Appendices. The provisions of Appendix A shall be considered applicable to the utiliz
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(Amd) 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings contai
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systems, gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of applia
the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessori
covered by this code.
(Add) 101.2.3 Oil-burning equipment, piping and storage. In addition to the requirements of this c
the installation of oil burners, equipment, and appliances used in connection therewith, including ta
piping, pumps, control devices and accessories shall comply with NFPA 31, as incorporated in the
Connecticut State Fire Safety and the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code.
(Add) 101.2.4 Electrical. The provisions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall apply to
installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, applia
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
(Add) 101.2.5 Fire prevention. References to the International Fire Code within the body of the
document shall be considered to be references to the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Amd) 102.6 Historic buildings. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connecticut General Stat
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(Del) 706.3.2 Roof diaphragms resisting wind loads in high-wind regions. Delete section in its enti
CHAPTER 8 – ALTERATIONS – LEVEL 2
(Amd) 804.2 General. The means of egress shall comply with the requirements of this section.
Exception: Where the work area and the means of egress serving it complies with the 2022 Connec
State Fire Prevention Code.
(Amd) 804.4.3 Main Entrance – Group A. In Group A occupancies renovated or altered to incr
capacity that have a single main entrance, such main entrance shall also be the main exit. The
entrance/exit shall be of sufficient width to accommodate not less than two-thirds of the occupant load
such width shall not be less than the total required width of all means of egress leading to the exit.
remaining exits shall be capable of providing at least one-half of the total required exit capacity.
Exception: In assembly occupancies where there is no well-defined main entrance and main e
where multiple main entrances and main exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distri
around the perimeter of the building or space containing the assembly occupancy, provided the
width of egress is not less than 100 per cent of the required width.
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(Del) SECTION 114 – STOP WORK ORDER. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 115 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R114 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Stop Work Order.
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CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) R101.1 Title. The 2021 International Residential Code and this section shall be known as the
International Residential Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, hereinafter ref
to as “the code” or “this code.”
(Amd) R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, move
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demoliti
detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade pla
height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories a
grade plane in height.
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CHAPTER 35 – REFERENCED STANDARDS
(Amd)
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(Amd)
NFPA
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CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
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Municipality
Basic Design Wind Speeds, V
(mph)
Allowable Stress Design Wind
Speeds, Vasd
(mph)
Ground
Snow
Load
pg
(psf)
MCE Ground
Accelerations
Wind-Borne Debris
Region1
Hurricane-
Prone
Region
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
SS
(g)
S1
(g)
Risk Cat. III
Occup. I-2
Risk Cat.
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(Add) LIMITED-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. A material shall be considered a limited-combu
material where both of the conditions 1 and 2 below and conditions 3 or 4 below are met.
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Wind Speed,
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(Amd) R324.4.1.1 Roof load. Portions of roof structures not covered with photovoltaic panel systems
be designed for dead loads and roof loads in accordance with Sections R301.4 and R301.6. Portions of
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(Amd) R406.5 ERI-based compliance. Compliance based on an ERI analysis requires that the
proposed design and confirmed built dwelling unit be shown to have an ERI or a Home Energy R
System (HERS) value less than or equal to 55. Compliance shall be demonstrated without the use o
site renewable energy.
(Del) Table R406.5 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX. Delete without substitution.
R406.7.2.1 Proposed compliance report for permit application. Compliance reports submitted wit
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(Amd) TABLE 305.4 PIPING SUPPORT SPACINGa
PIPING MATERIAL
MAXIMUM
HORIZONTAL
SPACING (feet)
MA
VE
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(Amd) 1011.2.2 Fire alarm and detection system. Where a change in occupancy classification occu
where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection sy
threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires a fire alarm
detection system to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with Chapter 9 of
International Building Code, such system shall be provided throughout the building or the area wher
change of occupancy occurs. Existing alarm notification appliances shall be automatically activ
throughout the building. Where the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, alarm notific
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(Amd) 502.7 Identification. Accessible parking spaces shall be identified by above grade sign
accordance with Section 1112.1 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connec
State Building Code.
(Del) 504 Stairways. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) 505 Handrails. Delete section in its entirety and replace with the following:
(Add) 505 Handrails.
(Add) 505.1 General. Handrails shall be provided in accordance with Section 1014 of the
International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Amd) 607.5 Controls. Controls, other than drain stoppers, shall be provided on an end wall, lo
between the bathtub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline o
width of the bathtub. Controls shall comply with Section 309.4.
Exception: Controls in Group I-2 long-term health care that provide supervised, assisted bat
may be located outside of the bathtub compartment.
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SNOW LOADS
Municipality
Ultimate Design
Wind Speed, Vult
(mph)
Nominal Design
Wind Speed,
Vasd
(mph)
Ground Snow
Load, pg
(psf)
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(Amd) 308.5.4 Family child care home. A family child care home, as described in section 19a-77 o
Connecticut General Statutes, that operates in accordance with the licensing requirements of the Offi
Early Childhood shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential
(Amd) 310.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a buildi
structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institutional Group I or
not regulated by the International Residential Code. Group R occupancies not constructed in accord
with the International Residential Code as permitted by Section 101.2 shall comply with Section 420.
(Amd) 310.2 Residential Group R-1. Residential Group R-1 occupancies containing sleeping units
the occupants are primarily transient in nature, including:
Bed and breakfast establishments
Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants
Congregate living facilities (transient) with more than 10 occupants
Hotels (transient)
Motels (transient)
(Add) 310.2.1 Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. A building that does not qualify as a
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expanding foam applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. In addition, slab j
inclusive of cracks, penetrations, expansion joints and the slab to foundation connections, shall be
with polyurethane caulk.
(Add) AF105.4 Sumps. Sumps open to soil or serving as the termination point for subslab or exterior
tile loops shall be covered with a gasketed or sealed lid. Sumps used as the suction point in a su
depressurization system shall have a lid designed to accommodate the vent pipe. Sumps used as a
drain shall have a lid equipped with a trapped inlet.
(Add) AF105.5 Waterproofing and dampproofing. The exterior surfaces of foundation walls b
grade shall be waterproofed or dampproofed in accordance with Section R406.
(Add) AF105.6 Power source for future radon fan. To provide for future installation of a potential r
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(Add) 506.3.2.5.3 Water test. The water test shall be performed by use of a pressure washer operati
a minimum of 1500 psi (10342 kPa), simulating cleaning operations. The water shall be applied direct
all areas to be tested. No water applied to the duct interior shall be visible on any exterior surface in
volume during the test.
(Amd) 506.3.6 Grease duct clearances. Where enclosures are not required, grease duct systems
exhaust equipment serving a Type I hood shall have a clearance to combustible construction of at lea
inches (457 mm), 3 inches (76 mm) to limited-combustible material, and 0 inches (0 mm) to noncombu
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(Amd) 105.3.1 Action on application. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes
building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments th
within 30 days after filing and either issue or deny a permit within such 30-day period. If the applic
or construction documents do not conform to the requirements of this code and pertinent laws, the buil
official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building offici
satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and applicable laws, the buil
official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable. In order to meet the 30-day requiremen
forth herein, construction documents shall be submitted by the applicant to both the building official
the local fire marshal, concurrently.
(Add) 105.3.1.1 Zoning approval. Pursuant to subsection (f) of section 8-3 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no building permit shall be issued, in whole or in part, for a building, structure or use subje
the zoning regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged wit
enforcement of such regulations that such building, structure or use is in conformity with such regulat
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may be battery operated and are not required to be dual-powered or interconnected unless other remod
considerations require removal of wall and ceiling coverings which would facilitate conce
interconnected wiring.
(Add) 907.2.11.2.2.1 During construction. Pursuant to section 29-315b of the Connecticut General
Statutes, whenever a single-family or two-family dwelling is occupied during interior alterations or
additions requiring a building permit, the temporary installation of battery-operated smoke alarms sha
required in the vicinity of such alterations or additions for the duration of construction activities. A
combined smoke and carbon monoxide alarm may be installed to comply with Section 915.8 and this
section.
(Add) 907.2.11.2.3 Group I-4 and Group E day care facilities. Single- or multiple-station s
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CHAPTER 7 – FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
(Add) 704.6.2 Connections. Where non-fire-resistance-rated members attach to fire-resistance-
members, the nonrated member shall be protected in the same manner as the rated member for a dist
of not less than 12 inches (305 mm) from the point of connection.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) 101.1 Title. The 2021 International Plumbing Code as amended in this section shall be know
the 2021 International Plumbing Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, herein
referred to as “the code” or “this code”.
(Amd) 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, rep
relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within the stat
Connecticut. This code shall also regulate nonflammable medical gas, inhalation anesthetic, vacuum pi
nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary and condensate vacuum collection systems. The installati
fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting sys
shall be regulated in accordance with Section 101.2.1. The provisions of appendices B, C, D and E sh
considered part of this code.
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwel
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their acce
structures shall comply with the 2021 International Residential Code portion of the 2022 Connec
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(Add) 110.3.13 Electrical inspections. Required electrical inspections shall include installation
temporary services prior to activation; installation of underground piping and conductors after trenche
excavated and bedded and before backfill is put in place; rough inspections of installed wiring
components after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are complete and prior to concealment;
final inspection after all work required by the permit is complete.
(Add) 110.6.1 Notification of inspection results. Notification as to passage or failure, in whole or in
of any required inspection shall be made in writing by the building official or his duly author
representative and shall be left at the job site or delivered to the permit holder. It shall be the duty o
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(Amd) 1705.5 Wood construction. Special inspections of prefabricated wood structural elements
assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 1704.2.5. Special inspections of site-built wood struc
elements and assemblies shall be in accordance with this section and Table 1705.5.
Exceptions: Special inspections, other than Items 5(a) and 5(b) of Table 1705.5, of site-built
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(Add) C105.7 Posting of required inspections. A schedule of required inspections shall be compile
the code official. The schedule shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Add) C105.8 Notification of inspection and testing results. Notification as to passage or failure, in w
or in part, of any required inspection or test shall be made in writing by the building official or his
authorized representative and shall be left at the job site or delivered to the permit holder. It shall b
duty of the permit holder to ascertain the results of required inspections.
(Del) SECTION C106 - NOTICE OF APPROVAL. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 111
the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Amd) C108.1 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code sh
those listed in Chapter 6, and such codes and standards shall be considered as part of the requiremen
this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections C108.1.
C108.1.2. Any reference to an ICC code adopted as part of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Co
the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code shall mean a reference to such ICC code as amended b
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Buildings approved in writing by such an energy efficiency program shall be considered in compliance
this chapter. The requirements identified as “mandatory” in this chapter of this code, as applicable, sh
met.
(Add) N1101.10.1.1.1 (R402.2.14) Foamed-in-place insulating material. Pursuant to section 29-2
the Connecticut General Statutes, foamed-in-place insulating material, except urethane foam insulati
styrene foam insulation, shall not be sold or installed in this state on or after May 28, 2013, unles
manufacturer or supplier has certified to the State Building Inspector that the material complies wit
provisions of that section.
(Add) N1101.15 (R101.5.2) Energy efficiency standards for products. In addition to the requireme
this code, the testing, certification and enforcement of efficiency standards for new products sold, of
for sale or installed in the state of Connecticut shall be in compliance with section 16a-48 of the Connec
General Statutes and any regulations adopted under authority of said statute.
(Amd) N1102.1 (R402.1) General (Prescriptive). The building thermal envelope shall meet
requirements of Sections N1102.1.1 through N1102.1.5.
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(Add) Figure 304.3.2 T-Shaped Space.
(Del) 305.3 Size. Delete section, subsections and figures and replace with the following:
(Add) 305.3 Size. The clear floor space shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length and 30 in
(760 mm) minimum in width.
(Add) Figure 305.3 Size of Clear Floor Space.
(Amd) 502.2 Vehicle space size. Pursuant to section 14-253a of the Connecticut General Statutes
parking spaces shall be 15 feet in width including 5 feet of cross hatch. Van parking spaces shall be 16
in width including 8 feet of cross hatch.
(Del) Fig. 502.2(A) Vehicle parking space size. Delete figure without substitution.
(Del) Fig. 502.2(B) Vehicle parking space size. Delete figure without substitution.
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(Amd) 104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisio
this code. The building official shall have the authority to adopt policies and procedures to clarif
application of its provisions. Such policies and procedures shall comply with the intent and purpose of
code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically prov
for in this code, nor shall they have the effect of establishing requirements in excess of those set for
this code.
(Add) 104.1.1 Rule-making authority. Pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-252 of the Connec
General Statutes, the State Building Inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee shall, jointly,
the approval of the Commissioner of Administrative Services, adopt and administer a State Building
for the purpose of regulating the design, construction and use of buildings or structures to be erected
the alteration of buildings or structures already erected and make such amendments thereto as they,
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(Amd) AF103.6.1 “T” fitting and vent pipe. Before a slab is cast or other floor system is installed,
fitting shall be inserted below the slab or other floor system and the soil-gas-retarder. The “T” fitting
be connected to a vent pipe. The vent pipe shall extend through the conditioned space of the dwellin
terminate not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the roof in a location not less than 10 feet (3048
away from any window or other opening into the conditioned spaces of the building that is less than
(610 mm) below the exhaust point. The vent pipe shall be the same diameter throughout its length and
be supported in accordance with Section P2605.
(Amd) AF103.6.2 Multiple vent pipes. In dwellings where interior footings or other barriers separat
gas-permeable layer, each area shall be fitted with an individual vent pipe. Vent pipes shall connect
single vent that terminates not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the roof or each individual vent
shall terminate separately not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the roof. The vent pipe shall be the
diameter throughout its length and shall be supported in accordance with Section P2605. |
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(B) Insulated Equipment Grounding Conductors and Insulated Equipment Bonding Jumpers.
(1) General. The following shall be directly connected to an insulated copper equipment groun
conductor that is clearly identified along its entire length by green insulation and installed with the br
circuit conductors in the wiring methods as provided in 517.13(A):
(1) The grounding terminals of all receptacles other than isolated ground receptacles
(2) Metal outlet boxes, metal device boxes, or metal enclosures
(3) All non–current-carrying conductive surfaces of fixed electrical equipment likely to become ener
that are subject to personal contact, operating at over 100 volts
(4) Metal faceplates, by means of a metal mounting screw(s) securing the faceplate to a metal yoke or
of a receptacle or to a metal outlet box
Exception No. 1: For other than isolated ground receptacles, an insulated equipment bonding jumper
directly connects to the equipment grounding conductor is permitted to connect the box and receptac
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(Add) R101.4.4 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. References to the International Fire Code w
the body of the model document shall be considered to be references to the 2022 Connecticut State
Safety Code.
(Add) R101.4.5 Applicable electrical code. The applicable electrical code for buildings constructed u
this code is the 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Buil
Code.
(Add) R101.4.6 Demolition of structures. The demolition of structures shall be conducted in accord
with the State Demolition Code as found in chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Amd) R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code sh
considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference a
further regulated in Sections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2. Any reference to the ICC codes shall mean the
Connecticut State Building Code adopted pursuant to section 29-252 of the Connecticut General Stat
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing o
equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer’s instructions shall apply. |
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(Add) SECTION R116 - EMERGENCY MEASURES
(Add) R116.1 General. The procedures to be followed regarding emergency measures shall be as set
in Section 117 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Bui
Code.
(Add) SECTION R117- VACANT BUILDINGS
(Add) R117.1 General. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, structures, premises or portions the
including tenant spaces, shall be safeguarded and maintained in accordance with Section 118 of the
International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other portions of the Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to
as in those portions.
(Add) R202.1 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions:
(Add) ATTACHED DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit sharing demising walls, floors, ceilin
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Exception: Pursuant to subsection (e) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut General Statutes,
receipt of a written request signed by the owner of plans and specifications on file for a single-fa
dwelling or out-building, the building official shall immediately return the original plans
specifications to the owner after a certificate of occupancy is issued with respect to the plans
specifications.
(Add) 112.2.6 Posting of required inspections. A schedule of required inspections shall be compile
the code official. The schedule shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Add) 112.4 Notification of inspection and testing results. Notification as to passage or failure, in w
or in part, of any required inspection or test shall be made in writing by the building official or his
authorized representative and shall be left at the job site or delivered to the permit holder. It shall b
duty of the permit holder to ascertain the results of required inspections.
(Amd) 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Each municipality shall establish a schedule of fees for
construction document review, building permit, certificate of approval and certificate of occupanc
schedule of adopted fees shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Del) 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Delete without substitution. |
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(Amd) TABLE P2605.1 PIPING SUPPORT
PIPING MATERIAL
MAXIMUM
HORIZONTAL
SPACING (feet)
MA
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(Add) 1010.1.1.2 Bed and breakfast establishments. Doors within and accessing Group R-1 bed
breakfast establishments shall have a minimum clear width of 28 inches (711 mm). Doors within
accessing bathrooms shall have a minimum clear width of 24 inches (610 mm).
(Amd) 1010.1.2.1 Direction of swing. Side-hinged swinging doors, pivoted doors and bala
doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving a room or area containing an occupant
of 50 or more persons, an exit enclosure (unless the door serves an individual living unit that opens dir
into an exit enclosure) or a Group H occupancy.
(Add) 1010.2.1.1 Bathroom doors. In Group R-4 occupancies, Group I-2 child care facilities and G
I-4 day care facilities, bathroom doors that latch in the closed position shall be openable from insid
bathroom and shall be capable of being unlocked from the ingress side. |
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(Del) CHAPTER 43 – REMOTE-CONTROL, SIGNALING AND POWER-LIMITED CIRCU
Delete chapter in its entirety.
CHAPTER 44 – REFERENCED STANDARDS
(Amd)
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
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(Amd) C402.5 Air leakage – thermal envelope. New construction building thermal envelopes shall
tested in accordance with Section C402.5.2 or C402.5.3. Additions, alterations, and repairs to existin
building thermal envelopes shall comply with Sections C402.5.1 through Section C402.5.11.1 or the
building shall be tested in accordance with Section C402.5.2 or C402.5.3. Where compliance is base
such testing, the building shall also comply with Sections C402.5.7, C402.5.8 and C402.5.9.
IECC – RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1 [RE] – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) R101.1 Title. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code as amended in this section
be known as the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut
Building Code, hereinafter referred to as “the code” or “this code”.
(Amd) R101.5 Compliance. Residential buildings shall meet the provisions of IECC – Reside
Provisions. Commercial buildings shall meet the provisions of IECC – Commercial Provisions.
Exception: Temporary structures are exempt from the requirements of this code.
(Amd) R101.5.1 Compliance materials. The code official shall be permitted to approve specific com
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(Add) 1022.3 Group M occupancies. In mercantile occupancies other than bulk merchandising
buildings, if the only means of customer entrance is through one exterior wall of a building, one-half o
required egress width from the street floor shall be located in such wall. For the purpose of this sec
bulk merchandising retail building is defined as a building exceeding 12,000 square feet (1115 m²) in
in which the sales area includes the storage of combustible materials on pallets, in solid piles or in rac
excess of 12 feet (3658 mm) in storage height.
(Add) 1028.4.1 Remoteness. Where two or more doors leading to exit discharge are required, a mini
of two such doors shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-third of the length o
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building served, measured in a straight line between d
Additional doors leading to exit discharge shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if
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CHAPTER 2 – WIRING AND PROTECTION
(Amd) 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. (F) as follows:
(Amd) (F) Outdoor Outlets. All outdoor outlets for dwellings, other than those covered in 210.8 (A
Exception to (3), that are supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts to ground or les
amperes or less, shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
Exception No. 1: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall not be required on lighting outlets
than those covered in 210.8(C).
Exception No. 2: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall not be required for mini-split
heating/ventilating/air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and other HVAC units employing p
conversion equipment as a means to control compressor speed.
(Amd) 230.46 Spliced and Tapped Conductors. Service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to
spliced or tapped in accordance with 110.14, 300.5(E), 300.13, and 300.15. Power distribution blocks
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(Amd) 502.4.1 Location. Access aisles (cross hatch) shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking sp
shall be permitted to share a common access aisle. If a car and a van space share a common access
that aisle shall be 96 inches minimum in width. Access aisles shall not overlap with the vehicular
Parking spaces shall be permitted to have access aisles placed on either side of the car or van parking s
Van parking spaces that are angled shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the par
space.
(Amd) 502.4.2 Width. Access aisles (cross hatch) serving car parking spaces shall be 60 inches (1525
minimum in width. Access aisles serving van parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) minimu
width.
(Amd) 502.6 Vertical clearance. Vertical clearance for accessible van parking spaces shall b
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(Amd) 310.4 Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies where the occupant
primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units, with not more than six lodgers or boa
per dwelling unit
Care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving care
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with six or fewer occupants, where personal care ser
are not provided
Boarding houses (nontransient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Monasteries
Congregate living facilities (transient) with six or fewer occupants where personal care service
not provided
Boarding houses (transient) with six or fewer occupants where personal care services are not pro
(Del) 310.4.1 Care facilities within a dwelling unit. Delete section.
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(Amd) 304.2 Determination of impacts based on location. Pools and spas that are located in flood h
areas established by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code including ab
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(Add) 107.7.1 Requirements for proposed structures or additions that exceed the threshold li
Pursuant to section 29-276b of the Connecticut General Statutes, if a proposed structure or addition t
existing structure will exceed any threshold limit set forth in Section 107.7 of this code, the building off
of the municipality in which the structure or addition will be located shall require that an indepen
structural engineering consultant review the structural plans and design specifications of the structu
addition to be constructed to determine compliance with the requirements of this code to the e
necessary to assure the stability and integrity of the primary structural support systems of such structu
addition. Any modifications of approved structural plans or design specifications shall require re
structural plans, revised design specifications, supplementary structural sketches and/or shop drawin
the extent necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of this code and shall be reviewe
such consultant. Any deferred submittals that relate to the primary structural support systems sha
reviewed by such consultant. Any fees relative to such review requirements shall be paid by the own
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(Amd) 701.7 Signs. Amend (A) as follows:
(Amd) (A) Mandated standby. A sign shall be placed at the service entrance, at the meter location, a
any equipment up to the service entrance-equipment, indicating type and location of on-site legally req
standby power sources.
Exception: A sign shall not be required for individual unit equipment as specified in 701.12(J).
(Amd) 702.7 Signs. Amend (A) as follows:
(Amd) (A) Standby. A sign shall be placed at the service-entrance equipment, at the meter location,
on any equipment up to the service-entrance equipment for all installations that indicates the type
location of on-site optional standby power sources. For one- and two-family dwelling units, a sign s
be placed at the disconnecting means required in 230.85 that indicates the location of each permane
installed on-site optional standby power source disconnect or means to shut down the prime move
required in 445.18(D).
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(Add) 323.4 Pool alarm. Pursuant to section 29-265a of the Connecticut General Statutes, no buil
permit shall be issued for the construction or substantial alteration of a residential swimming pool
residence occupied by, or being built for, one or more families unless a pool alarm is installed wit
swimming pool. As used in this section, “pool alarm” means a device that emits a sound of at lea
decibels when a person or an object weighing 15 pounds (6.8 kg) or more enters the water in a swim
pool.
Exception: Hot tubs and portable spas shall be exempt from this requirement.
(Del) SECTION 324 EQUIPMENT ROOMS. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) SECTION 325 INDOOR AIR QUALITY. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 4 – PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 5 – PUBLIC SPAS AND PUBLIC EXCERCISE SPAS. Delete chapter in its enti
(Del) CHAPTER 6 – AQUATIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Delete chapter in its entirety.
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. The maximum horizontal spacing of cast-iron pipe hangers shall be increased to 10 feet wher
foot lengths of pipe are installed.
b. For sizes 2 inches and smaller, a guide shall be installed midway between required vertical sup
Such guides shall prevent pipe movement in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pipe.
c. The maximum horizontal spacing of PP or PP-RCT pipe hangers shall be increase
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(Add) SECTION 2703 LIGHT POLLUTION CONTROLS
(Add) 2703.1 Light pollution controls. When the power for exterior lighting is supplied through the en
service to the building, luminaires used for exterior lighting shall be full cutoff luminaires.
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CHAPTER 21 – HYDRONIC PIPING
(Amd) TABLE M2101.9 HANGER SPACING INTERVALS
PIPING MATERIAL
MAXIMUM
HORIZONTAL
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(Add) 101.4.9 Oil-burning equipment, piping and storage. In addition to the requirements of this c
the installation of oil burners, equipment, and appliances used in conjunction therewith, including ta
piping, pumps, control devices and accessories, shall comply with NFPA 31 as adopted in the
Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code.
(Amd) 102.6 Existing structures. The legal use and occupancy of any building or structure existing o
date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as otherwise specifi
provided in this code, the 2021 International Existing Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut
Building Code or the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Amd) 102.6.1 Buildings not previously occupied. A building or portion of a building that has not
previously occupied or used for its intended purpose in accordance with the laws in existence at the ti
its completion shall be permitted to comply with the provisions of the laws in existence at the time
original permit unless such permit has expired. Subsequent permits shall comply with the Internati
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AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Amd) 101.1 Title. The 2021 International Existing Building Code shall be known as the 2021 Internati
Existing Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, hereinafter referred to as
code” or “this code”.
(Amd) 101.4.2 Buildings previously occupied. The legal use and occupancy of any building existin
the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifi
provided in this code or in the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 101.4.3 Property maintenance. The International Property Maintenance Code is not adopte
the state of Connecticut. Property maintenance shall be in accordance with the requirements of this
and the applicable provisions of the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and 2022 Connecticut
Fire Prevention Code. References to the International Property Maintenance Code found within the
of the model document shall be considered null and void.
(Amd) 101.6 Appendices. The provisions of Appendix A shall be incorporated into the requiremen
this code.
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(Add) 304.1.1 Snow loads. Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing, any exi
structural elements supporting snow loads shall be replaced or altered as needed to carry the design
loads, including snow drift effects, as required by the International Building Code for new structures.
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CHAPTER 29 – WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
(Add) P2902.5.3.1 Automatic lawn sprinkler system sensor device. Pursuant to section 29-265b o
Connecticut General Statutes, an automatic lawn sprinkler system shall be equipped with a rain sens
switch that will automatically override the irrigation cycle when adequate rainfall has occurred.
CHAPTER 30 – SANITARY DRAINAGE
(Del) Section P3009.1 through P3009.11. Delete sections, subsections and tables and replace with th
following:
(Add) P3009.1 General. Subsurface landscape irrigation systems shall comply with the Public Health
of the state of Connecticut adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
CHAPTER 31 – VENTS
(Amd) P3103.1.1 Roof extension. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof that do not meet the
conditions of Section P3103.1.2 or P3103.1.3 shall terminate not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above
roof.
(Amd) P3103.1.2 Roof used for other than weather protection. Where a roof is to be used for any
purpose other than weather protection, open vent pipes shall terminate not less than 7 feet (2134 mm)
above the roof.
(Del) P3103.2 Frost closure. Delete without substitution.
(Del) CHAPTER 34 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Delete chapter in its entirety and replace
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(Amd) 105.1 General. The following requirements apply to the approval of materials, methods
equipment as satisfying the requirements of this code. Modifications, variations or exemptions fro
approval of alternative compliance with the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code requirements ma
requested in accordance with Section 104.10 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the
Connecticut State Building Code.
(Amd) 106.1 When required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enl
alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to move a lot lin
will affect any existing building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, conv
replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated b
code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building officia
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(Add) 3103.5.5.1 Tents and membrane structures with a Risk Category IV occupancy: Tents
membrane structures with a Risk Category IV occupancy shall be designed and constructed to comply
Sections 1606 through 1609.
(Add) 3103.5.5.2 Tents and membrane structures greater than one story. Tents and mem
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(Add) 111.7 Prefabricated assemblies. A certificate of approval by an approved agency shall be furni
with every prefabricated assembly, including modular housing, except where all elements of the asse
are readily accessible for inspection at the site. Placement of prefabricated assemblies and the connect
to public utilities and private water and septic systems at the building site, as well as any site-bui
installed components or equipment, shall be inspected by the building official to determine compli
with this code. A final inspection shall be provided in accordance with Section 110.3.10.
(Del) SECTION 113 - BOARD OF APPEALS. Delete this section in its entirety and replace wit
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Municipality
Basic Design Wind Speeds, V
(mph)
Allowable Stress Design Wind
Speeds, Vasd
(mph)
Ground
Snow
Load
pg
(psf)
MCE Ground
Accelerations
Wind-Borne Debris
Region1
Hurricane-
Prone
Region
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
SS
(g)
S1
(g)
Risk Cat. III
Occup. I-2
Risk Cat.
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Municipality
Basic Design Wind Speeds, V
(mph)
Allowable Stress Design Wind
Speeds, Vasd
(mph)
Ground
Snow
Load
pg
(psf)
MCE Ground
Accelerations
Wind-Borne Debris
Region1
Hurricane-
Prone
Region
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
Risk
Cat. I
Risk
Cat. II
Risk
Cat.
III
Risk
Cat.
IV
SS
(g)
S1
(g)
Risk Cat. III
Occup. I-2
Risk Cat.
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(Amd) LODGING HOUSE. A building that does not qualify as a one- or two-family dwelling un
accordance with Section 101.2 or an R-1 Bed and Breakfast Establishment, and that contains onl
owner’s dwelling unit and guestrooms without permanent provisions for cooking, with a total buil
occupant load of not more than 16 persons.
(Add) METAL BUILDING SYSTEM. An integrated set of components and assemblies, including
not limited to, frames that are built-up structural steel members, secondary members that are cold-for
steel or steel joists, and cladding components, specifically designed to support and transfer loads
provide a complete or partial building shell.
(Add) PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. See construction documents.
(Amd) REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is registered or licensed b
Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to chapter 390, 391, 396 or 396a of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes to practice the individual’s respective design profession and acting within the scope of his o
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CHAPTER 9 – ROOF ASSEMBLIES
(Amd) R905.1.1 Underlayment Underlayment for asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, metal roof
shingles, mineral-surfaced roll roofing, slate and slate-type shingles, wood shingles, wood shakes, me
roof panels and photovoltaic shingles shall conform to the applicable standards listed in this chapter.
Underlayment materials required to comply with ASTM D226, D1970, D4869 and D6757 shall bear
label indicating compliance to the standard designation and, if applicable, type classification indicate
Table R905.1.1(1). A minimum 4-inch-wide (102 mm) strip of self-adhering polymer-modified bitu
membrane complying with ASTM D1970, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction
for the deck material, shall be applied over all joints in the roof decking. Underlayment shall be appli
over the entire roof and over the 4-inch-wide (102 mm) membrane strips and shall be applied in
accordance with Table R905.1.1(2). Underlayment shall be attached in accordance with Table
R905.1.1(3).
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(Amd) R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from
other and from common spaces serving both dwelling units by wall or floor-ceiling assemblies havin
less than a 1-hour fire-resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Se |
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(Amd) 1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Special inspections during fabrication shall be permitted t
reduced or eliminated when approved by the registered design professional in responsible charge
the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved to perform such work wit
special inspection. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricator’s written procedures and qu
control manuals that provide a basis for control of materials and workmanship, with periodic auditi
fabrication and quality control practices by an approved special inspection agency. Approved fabric
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systems, gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of applia
the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessori
covered by this code. |
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(Add) TABLE 1705.2.5 REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS OF COLD-FORMED STEEL
LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION
a.
Inspections of holes to be performed after electrical, mechanical and plumbing rough-in inspections.
b.
Includes wood structural panels, steel sheet panels and gypsum board panels.
(Add) 1705.2.6 Metal building systems. Special inspections of metal building systems shall be
performed in accordance with Sections 1705.2.1, 1705.2.2, 1705.2.3 and 1705.2.5, and in accordance
with Table 1705.2.6. The approved agency shall perform an inspection of the erected metal building
system to verify compliance with the approved metal building system construction documents.
(Add) TABLE 1705.2.6 REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS OF METAL BUILDING
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(Amd) 907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall b
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail t
will conform to the provisions of this code and the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, as determ
by the code official.
(Del) 907.2.7.1 Occupant notification. Delete section.
(Amd) 907.2.8.2 Automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that acti
the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed throughout all int
corridors serving sleeping units.
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For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to sa
the structural requirements of this code.
b. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Se
R301.2.1.4.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2(1) WEATHERING PROBABILITY MAP FOR CONCRETEa,b.
Delete without substitution.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2(2) ULTIMATE DESIGN WIND SPEEDS.
Delete without substitution.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2(3) GROUND SNOW LOADS, Pg FOR THE UNITED STATES (lb/ft2).
Delete without substitution.
(Del) FIGURE R301.2(4) GROUND SNOW LOADS, Pg FOR THE UNITED STATES (lb/ft2).
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(Add) SECTION 429 – GROUP E
(Add) 429.1 Proximity to the level of exit discharge. Proximity to the level of exit discharge sha
provided in accordance with Sections 429.1.1 and 429.1.2. For the purpose of this section, “nor
occupied” includes such spaces as libraries, cafeterias, gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms, but doe
include administrative offices, healthcare rooms or special one-on-one rooms.
(Add) 429.1.1 Preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Rooms normally occupied by presc
kindergarten or first-grade students shall be located on a level of exit discharge.
Exception: Rooms located on levels other than a level of exit discharge shall be permitted t
normally occupied by preschool, kindergarten or first-grade students where such rooms are pro
with an independent stairway or ramp directly from the room dedicated for use by the presc
kindergarten or first-grade students.
(Add) 429.1.2 Second grade. Rooms normally occupied by second-grade students shall be locate
more than one story above a level of exit discharge.
Exception: Rooms located on levels other than one story above a level of exit discharge sha
permitted to be normally occupied by second-grade students where such rooms are provided wit
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unless that person is the owner of the building. Such officer or employee shall not engage in any work
conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the agency.
(Amd) R104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provi
of this code. The building official shall have the authority to adopt policies and procedures in order to cl
the application of its provisions. Such policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the inten
purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving require
specifically provided for in this code, nor shall they have the effect of establishing requirements in e
of those set forth in this code.
(Add) R104.1.1 Rule-making authority. Pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-252 of the Connec
General Statutes, the State Building Inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee shall, jointly,
the approval of the Commissioner of Administrative Services, adopt and administer the Connecticut
Building Code for the purpose of regulating the design, construction and use of buildings or structur
be erected and the alteration of buildings or structures already erected and make such amendments th
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(Add) R112.2.1 Qualifications. One member of the municipal board of appeals shall be appointed
the general public. The other four members shall have at least 5 years of experience each in either buil
design, building construction or supervision of building construction.
(Add) R112.2.2 Chair. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chair.
(Add) R112.3 Notice of meeting. Each appeal shall be heard in the municipality for which the buil
official serves within 5 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after the date of re
of the appeal.
(Add) R112.4 Determination of aggrievement. Upon receipt of an appeal from a person other tha
owner or his agent, the board of appeals shall first determine whether such person has a right to appe
(Add) R112.5 Appointment of a panel. Upon receipt of an appeal from an owner or his agent, or appr
of an appeal by a person other than the owner or his agent, the chairman of the municipal board of ap
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(Amd) R327.1 General. The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
CHAPTER 4 – FOUNDATIONS
(Amd) R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted mas
or concrete footings, crushed stone footings, wood foundations or other approved structural systems
shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmi
resulting loads to the soil within the limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings
be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill. Concrete footings shall be designed
constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section R403 or in accordance with ACI 332.
Exception: Freestanding accessory structures with an area of 600 square feet (56 m2) or less a
eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.
Footings and freestanding accessory structures as exempted above shall be supported on undistu
natural soils or engineered fill and shall be anchored to resist wind-induced uplift and overturnin
(Del) 403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. Delete section.
(Del) 403.1.3 Footing and stem wall reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. D
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(Del) SECTION 109 SERVICE UTILITIES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 111 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R110 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Certificate of Occupancy.
(Del) SECTION 110 INSPECTIONS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 110 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R109 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Inspections.
(Del) SECTION 111 – MEANS OF APPEALS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 113 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R112 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Means of Appeal.
(Del) SECTION 112 – BOARD OF APPEALS. Delete in its entirety.
(Del) SECTION 113 - VIOLATIONS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 114 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R113 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Violations.
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where:
w = width of tent perpendicular to the ridge line (feet)
s = tent post spacing parallel to the ridge (feet)
x = tent exposure factor (1.00 if tent is located in wind Exposure
Exposure C as defined in Section 1609.4.3; 1.20 if tent is located in
Exposure D)
b. For ballast systems where the tent poles and ballast are not conn
using a common base plate, the weight of the ballast provided at eac
pole shall be not less than the following:
For each pole perpendicular to the ridge: Pball = 6.5wsx (pounds)
For each pole on a hip end: Pball = 3.25wsx (pounds)
(Add) 3103.5.6 Means of egress. Means of egress for temporary tents and membrane structures shall
accordance with Section 3103.12 of the International Fire Code.
(Add) 3103.5.6.1 Means of egress illumination. Means of egress shall be illuminated with light havi
intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at floor level while the structure is occupied. Fix
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CHAPTER 4 [RE] – RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Amd) R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency. This section establishes additional requirements appli
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(Del) SECTION 103 – CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY. Delete Section 103 in its entirety and re
to Section 103 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Buildin
Code – Code Compliance Agency.
(Del) SECTION 104 – DUTIES AND POWERS OF CODE OFFICIAL. Delete in its entirety and
to Section 104 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Bui
Code – Duties and Powers of Building Official.
(Amd) 105.1 General. The following requirements apply to the approval of materials, methods
equipment as satisfying the requirements of this code. Modifications, variations or exemptions fro
approval of alternative compliance with the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code requirements ma
requested in accordance with Section 104.10 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the
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the Public Health Code adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes. G
interceptors that serve plumbing systems connected via a sanitary sewer to a publicly owned treat
works shall comply with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s General Permit fo
Discharge of Wastewater Associated with Food Preparation Establishments.
CHAPTER 11 – STORM DRAINAGE
(Amd) 1106.1 General. The size of the components of the primary drainage system, including vert
conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers and any horizontal branches of s
drains or sewers shall be based on the 100-year/1-hour duration rainfall rate and shall be 3.0 inches.
size of the components for the secondary (emergency overflow) roof drainage system and scuppers s
be based on twice the 100-year/1-hour duration rainfall rate and shall be 6.0 inches.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE 2020 NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ARTICLE 90 – INTRODUCTION
(Amd) 90.2 Scope.
(A) Covered. This code covers the installation of electrical conductors, equipment and raceways; sign
and communications conductors, equipment and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways fo
following:
(1) Public and private premises, including:
a. buildings and structures;
b. utility connections, additions and alterations to mobile homes;
c. utility connections to recreational vehicles; and
d. floating buildings.
(2) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals and industrial substations.
(3) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity.
(4) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine s
and recreational buildings that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation or control cent
(5) Installations supplying shore power to ships and watercraft in marinas and boatyards, inclu
monitoring of leakage current.
(6) Installations used to export electric power from vehicles to premises wiring or for bidirectional cu
flow.
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(Amd) R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. When an automatic residential fire spri
system is to be installed in townhouses, it shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P
or NFPA 13D.
(Del) R313.1.1 Design and installation. Delete section.
(Amd) R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. When an automatic fire spri
system is to be installed in one- and two-family dwellings, it shall be designed and installed in accord
with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.
(Del) R313.2.1 Design and installation. Delete section.
(Amd) R314.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. When alterations, repairs or additions requir
permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the e
dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings.
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(2) Engineered wood products. Cuts, notches and holes bored in trusses, structural composite lu
structural glue-laminated members or I-joists are prohibited except where permitted by the manufactu
recommendations or where the effects of such alterations are specifically considered in the design o
member by a registered design professional.
(3) Studs. Any stud in an exterior wall or interior bearing partition may be cut or notched to a dept
exceeding 25 percent of its width. Studs in nonbearing interior partitions may be notched to a depth n
exceed 40 percent of a single stud width. Any stud may be bored or drilled, provided that the diamet
the resulting hole is no greater than 40 percent of the stud width, the edge of the hole is no closer tha
inch to the edge of the stud and the hole is not located in the same section as a cut or notch.
Exception No. 1: A stud may be bored or drilled to a diameter not exceeding 60 per cent of its w
provided that such studs located in exterior walls or interior bearing partitions are doubled and not
than two successive studs are bored.
Exception No. 2: Approved stud shoes may be used when installed in accordance with the manufactu
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(Add) R109.1.7 Posting of required inspections. The building official shall compile a schedul
required inspections and shall post the schedule in the building department for public view.
(Add) R109.5 Notification of inspection results. Notification as to passage or failure, in whole or in
of any required inspection shall be made in writing by the building official or his duly author
representative and shall be left at the job site or delivered to the permit holder. It shall be the duty o
permit holder to ascertain the results of required inspections.
(Amd) R110.1 Use and occupancy. Pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-265 of the Connec
General Statutes, no building or structure erected or altered in any municipality after October 1, 1970,
be occupied or used, in whole or in part, until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the buil
official, certifying that such building, structure or work performed pursuant to the building pe
substantially complies with the provisions of this code. Nothing in the code shall require the rem
alteration or abandonment of, or prevent the continuance of the use and occupancy of, any single-fa
dwelling but within six years of the date of occupancy of such dwelling after substantial completio
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(Add) AF105.6.1 Conduit for future radon fan. A ¾-inch (19 mm) electrical compliant conduit fro
basement or room or space where the electrical panel is located to the attic shall be installed d
construction. This conduit is intended to and dedicated for accommodating electrical wiring should a r
mitigation fan be installed. The conduit shall be capped in both the basement and in the attic. The co
shall be labeled at the top and bottom and specifically state: “Reserved for a Potential Radon Redu
Mechanical System.”
(Add) AF105.6.2 Circuit for future radon fan. To provide for future installation of a radon fa
electrical circuit terminated in an approved box shall be installed during construction in the antici
location of the radon fans.
(Add) AF105.7 Accessible clear space. An accessible clear space 22 inches (559 mm) in diameter
feet (914 mm) in height adjacent to the vent pipe shall be provided in the attic or at an acceptable loc
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(Amd) R104.6 Right of entry. Pursuant to subsection (d) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, the building official or his assistant shall have the right of entry to such buildings or struct
except single-family residences, for the proper performance of his duties between the hours of 9 a.m. |
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(Add) 101.7 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code abatement. Where conflicts exist betwee
requirements of this code and the requirements of a 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code abate
order issued in writing by the local fire marshal with respect to an existing building, the requiremen
that portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code that regulates existing buildings shall
precedence.
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(Add) 429.2 Subdivision of building spaces. Group E occupancies shall be subdivided into compartm
by smoke barriers complying with Section 709 where one or both of the following conditions exist: |
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(Amd) 725.121 (C) Marking. The power sources for limited power circuits in 725.121(A)(3), li
power circuits for listed audio/video equipment, listed information technology equipment, l
communications equipment, and listed industrial equipment in 725.121(A)(4) shall have a label indic
the maximum voltage and rated current output per conductor for each connection point on the power so
Where multiple connection points have the same rating, a single label shall be permitted to be used.
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(Add) 3103.5.6.2 Maintenance of means of egress. The required width of exits, aisles and passage
shall be maintained at all times to a public way. Guy wires, guy ropes and other support members shal
cross a means of egress at a height of less than 8 feet (2438 mm). The surface of means of egress sha
maintained in an approved manner.
(Add) 3103.5.7 Flame propagation performance testing and certification. Before a permit is gra
the owner or the owner’s agent shall file with the code official a certificate provided by the pr
manufacturer to verify that the materials have been tested and certified by an approved testing labora
The certificate shall indicate that the floor coverings, tents, membrane structures and their appurtena
which include sidewalls, drops and tarpaulins, are composed of materials meeting the flame propag
performance of Test Method 2 of NFPA 701. Additionally, it shall indicate that the bunting and combus
decorative materials and effects are composed of material meeting the flame propagation perform
criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2 of NFPA 701, as applicable. Alternatively, the materials
be treated with a flame retardant in an approved manner and meet the flame propagation perform
criteria of the applicable test method of NFPA 701. The certificate shall indicate compliance with the te
requirements of NFPA 701, Chapter 16. The flame propagation performance criteria shall be effectiv
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(2) The metal structural frame of a building shall be permitted to be used as a conductor to interco
electrodes that are part of the grounding electrode system, or as a grounding electrode conductor.
down bolts securing the structural steel column that are connected to a concrete-encased elect
complying with 250.52(A)(3) and located in the support footing shall be permitted to connect the
structural frame of a building or structure to the concrete encased grounding electrode. The hold-down
shall be connected to the concrete-encased electrode by welding, exothermic welding, the usual ste
wires, or other approved means.
(3) A rebar-type concrete-encased electrode installed in accordance with 250.52(A)(3) with an addit
rebar section extended from its location within the concrete footing to an accessible location that i
subject to corrosion shall be permitted for connection of grounding electrode conductors and bon
jumpers in accordance with the following:
a. The additional rebar section shall be continuous with the grounding electrode rebar or shall be conn
to the grounding electrode rebar and connected together by the usual steel tie wires, exothermic wel
welding, or other effective means.
b. The rebar extension shall not be exposed to contact with the earth without corrosion protection.
c. Rebar shall not be used as a conductor to interconnect the electrodes of grounding electrode syste
CHAPTER 3 – WIRING METHODS AND MATERIALS
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(Amd) 1108.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be size
accordance with Section 1106. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water fr
exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by Section 1101.7. Scuppers shall hav
opening dimension of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height and have an opening width equal to
circumference of the roof drain required for the area served. The flow through the primary system s
not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system.
CHAPTER 12 – SPECIAL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS
(Amd) 1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the design and installation of pipin
storage systems for non-flammable medical gas systems and non-medical oxygen systems. All mainten
and operation of such systems shall be in accordance with the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Cod
CHAPTER 14 – SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
(Del) Sections 1401 through 1403. Delete sections, subsections and tables and replace with the
following:
(Add) 1401.1 General. Subsurface landscape irrigation systems shall comply with the Public Health
adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
CHAPTER 15 – REFERENCED STANDARDS
(Amd) NFPA
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(Amd) 1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the building officia
construction as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, other tha
contractor, shall employ one or more approved agencies to provide special inspections and tests d
construction on the types of work specified in Section 1705 and identify the approved agencies t
building official. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections by the building off
that are identified in Section 110.
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(Amd) 312.5 Water supply system test. Upon completion of a section of or the entire water supply sy
the system, or portion completed, shall be tested and proved tight under a water pressure not less tha
working pressure of the system; or, for piping systems other than plastic, by an air test of not less tha
psi (344 kPa). This pressure shall be held for not less than 15 minutes. The water utilized for tests sh
obtained from a potable source of supply. The required tests shall be performed in accordance with
section and Section 108.
Exception: For PEX piping systems, testing with a compressed gas shall be an alternati
hydrostatic testing where compressed air or other gas pressure testing is specifically authoriz
the manufacturer’s instructions for the PEX pipe and fittings products installed at the tim
system is being tested, and compressed air or other gas testing is not otherwise prohibite
applicable codes, laws or regulations outside of this code.
(Del) 312.10.1 Inspections. Delete section. |
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(Add) R112.6 Rendering of decisions. The panel shall, upon majority vote of its members, affirm, m
or reverse the decision of the building official in a written decision upon the appeal and file such deci
with the building official from whom such appeal has been taken not later than 5 days, exclusiv
Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, following the day of the hearing thereon. A copy of the deci
shall be mailed, prior to such filing, to the party taking the appeal.
(Add) R112.7 Appeal to the Codes and Standards Committee. Any person aggrieved by the decisi
a municipal board of appeals may appeal to the Codes and Standards Committee within 14 days afte
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(Add) SPA, EXERCISE (Also known as a swim spa). Variants of a spa in which the design
construction includes specific features and equipment to produce a water flow intended to a
recreational physical activity including, but not limited to, swimming in place. Exercise spas can inc
peripheral jetted seats intended for water therapy, heater, circulation and filtration system, or can
separate distinct portion of a combination spa/exercise spa and can have separate controls. These spa
of a design and size such that they have an unobstructed volume of water large enough to allow the
Percentile Man as specified in APSP 16 to swim or exercise in place.
(Amd) SPECIAL AMUSEMENT AREA. A special amusement area is any temporary or perma
building or portion thereof that is occupied for amusement, entertainment or educational purposes a
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(Amd) 104.6 Right of entry. Pursuant to subsection (d) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, the building official or his assistant shall have the right of entry to such buildings or struct
except single-family residences, for the proper performance of his duties between the hours of nine
and five p.m., except that in the case of an emergency, he shall have the right of entry at any time, if
entry is necessary in the interest of public safety. Pursuant to section 29-393 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, on receipt of information from the local fire marshal or from any other authentic source that
building in his jurisdiction, due to lack of exit facilities, fire, deterioration, catastrophe or other cause,
such condition as to be a hazard to any person or persons, the building official or his assistant
immediately make an inspection.
(Del) 104.10 Modifications. Delete section and subsection and replace with the following:
(Add) 104.10 Modifications. Modifications, variations, or exemptions from and approval of equivale
alternative compliance with the requirements of this code shall be in accordance with the provisio
Sections 104.10.1 to 104.10.6, inclusive. |
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(Del) SECTION 113 - MEANS OF APPEALS. Delete this section in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Mea
Appeal.
(Del) SECTION 114 BOARD OF APPEALS Delete this section in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Mea
Appeal.
(Add) 115.2.1 Written notice. The notice of violation shall be in writing and shall be given to the o
of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent or to the person doing the work.
(Amd) 115.4 Violation penalties. Pursuant to section 29-254a of the Connecticut General Statutes,
person who violates any provision of this code shall be fined not less than two hundred nor more than
thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both.
(Amd) 116.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or u
condition, shall be liable for penalties in accordance with Section 115.4.
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall have the meanings asc
to them as in those portions.
(Add) 202.1 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions: |
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(Amd) 90.4 Enforcement. Administration of this code shall be in accordance with the provision
Chapter 1 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building C
For the purposes of this code, the authority having jurisdiction for interpreting the rules and for gra
the special permission contemplated in a number of rules is the State Building Inspector. Interpretat
shall be requested verbally or in writing from the Office of the State Building Inspector. Special permis
shall be requested in writing using the Request for Modification of the State Building Code form avail
from local building departments or from the Office of the State Building Inspector, 450 Colu
Boulevard, Suite 1303, Hartford CT 06103. www.portal.ct.gov/DAS.
Where this Code contains requirements for a new product, construction, or material that has an effe
date after the adoption date of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, those requirements are not
of this Code.
CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL
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(Del) SECTION 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R106 of the 2021 International Reside
Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Construction Documents.
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(Add) 407.14.2.1 Height, area and construction type. Height and area shall comply with Chapter
the requirements of Chapter 6, except as provided in Section 407.14.2.1.1.
(Add) 407.14.2.1.1 Type VB construction. Type VB construction is permitted for a one-story buildin
more than 4,500 square feet (418 m2) in area where the unoccupied attic space is protected by auto
sprinklers or provided with heat detection in the attic connected to the building fire alarm system.
(Add) 407.14.2.2 Automatic fire sprinkler system. Buildings shall be equipped with a NFPA
sprinkler system or an NFPA 13D sprinkler system with a 30-minute water supply. All storage, habi
and occupiable rooms, as well as kitchens and closets, shall be sprinklered. Sprinkler valves sha
electrically supervised and connected to the building fire alarm system.
Exception: Attached unheated garages used only for storage provided it is separated from
remainder of the structure by 1-hour fire-resistive construction with any openings protected b
minute opening protectives. The garage shall also be provided with heat detection connected t
building fire alarm system.
(Add) 407.14.2.3 Exterior ramps. Exterior ramps in accordance with Section 1027 shall be permitte
small Group I-2 homes.
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(1) Installations in ships, watercraft other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircra
automotive vehicles other than mobile homes and recreational vehicles.
(2) Installations underground in mines and self-propelled mobile surface mining machinery an
attendant electrical trailing cable.
(3) Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission or distribution of power
exclusively for operation of rolling stock or installations used exclusively for signaling
communications purposes.
(4) Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications util
located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations.
(5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations:
a.
Consist of service drops or service laterals, and associated metering; or
b.
Are located in legally established easements, rights-of-way or by other agreements e
designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions or
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(Add) C101.6 Administrative matters not provided for. Administrative matters not covered by this
shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 of the 2021 International Building Code porti
the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Amd) C102.1.1 Above code programs. The State Building Inspector and the Codes and Stan
Committee may deem a national, state or local energy efficiency program to exceed the energy effici
required by this code. Such energy efficiency programs may include, but not be limited to, the Leade
in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, the Green Globes USA design program, as establi
by the Green Building Initiative, the National Green Building Standard, as established by the Nat
Association of Home Builders, or an equivalent rating system approved in accordance with section 29-
of the Connecticut General Statutes. Buildings approved in writing by such an energy efficiency pro
shall be considered in compliance with this code. The requirements identified as “mandatory” in
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(Amd) 3401.1 General. The design and installation of electrical systems, equipment and components
indoors and outdoors that are within the scope of this code, including services, power distribution
systems, fixtures, appliances, devices and appurtenances shall comply with the 2020 National Electri
Code (NFPA 70) portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. Chapters 34 through 43 are
included for reference only.
(Del) CHAPTER 35 – ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 36 – SERVICES. Delete chapter in its entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 37 – BRANCH CIRCUIT AND FEEDER REQUIREMENTS. Delete chapter
entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 38 – WIRING METHODS. Delete chapter in its entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 39 – POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION. Delete chapter in its entirety
(Del) CHAPTER 40 – DEVICES AND LUMINAIRES. Delete chapter in its entirety.
(Del) CHAPTER 41 – APPLIANCE INSTALLATION. Delete chapter in its entirety.
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(Amd) AF103.12 Power source and access for future radon fan. To provide for future installation
radon fan, an electrical circuit terminated in an approved box shall be installed during construction i
anticipated location of the radon fans. An accessible clear space 22 inches (559 mm) in diameter by
(914 mm) in height adjacent to the vent pipe shall be provided at the anticipated location of a future r
fan.
(Add) SECTION AF105 RADON MITIGATION PREPARATION
(Add) AF105.1 Soil-gas-retarder. A continuous membrane of 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene or
approved equivalent material used to retard the flow of soil gases into a dwelling shall be installed u
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CHAPTER 5 – PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD
(Amd) 503.1 General. Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements o
International Building Code for new construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing buildi
structure is not less complying with the provisions of the International Building Code than the exi
building or structure was prior to the alteration.
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(Amd) 230.85 Emergency Disconnects. For new one- and two-family dwelling units, all se
conductors shall terminate in disconnecting means having a short-circuit current rating equal to or gr
than the available fault current, installed in a readily accessible outdoor location. If more than
disconnect is provided, they shall be grouped. Each disconnect shall be one of the following:
(1) Service disconnects marked as follows:
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT,
SERVICE DISCONNECT
(2) Meter disconnects installed per 230.82(3) and marked as follows:
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT,
METER DISCONNECT,
NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(3) Other listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on the supply side of each service discon
that are suitable for use as service equipment and marked as follows:
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT,
NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Markings shall comply with 110.21(B).
(Amd) 250.50 Grounding Electrode System. All grounding electrodes as described in 250.52(
through (A)(7) that are available at each building or structure served shall be bonded together to for
grounding electrode system. Where none of these grounding electrodes exist, one or more of the groun
electrodes specified in 250.52(A)(4) through (A)(8) shall be installed and used.
Exception: Concrete-encased electrodes of existing buildings or structures shall not be required to be
of the grounding electrode system where the steel reinforcing bars or rods are not accessible for use wi
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(Amd) 111.1 Use and occupancy. Pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-265 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no building or structure erected or altered in any municipality after October 1, 1970, sha
occupied or used, in whole or in part, until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the buil
official, certifying that such building or structure or work performed pursuant to the building pe
substantially complies with the provisions of this code. Nothing in the code shall require the rem
alteration or abandonment of, or prevent the continuance of the use and occupancy of, any single-fa
dwelling but within six years of the date of occupancy of such dwelling after substantial completio
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(c) Upon a determination by a local director of health that an automatic fire extinguishing system
irrigation system, change of use, installation of fixtures or facilities in a building or other phy
connection between the distribution system of a public water supply system and any other wa
system creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the health or safety of persons using the wate
the general public, or to any public water supply, the local director of public health may issue
order requiring the immediate implementation of mitigation measures, that include, but are n
limited to, the disconnection of the system. In the event that a cross connection with the publi
water system is found, the owner of such system may terminate services to the premises.
(Amd) 608.17 Connections to the potable water system. Connections to the potable water system
conform to Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.10 and be in accordance with the Public Health Code o
state of Connecticut adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Amd) 608.18 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located
constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with the Public Health Co
the State of Connecticut adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Del) 608.18.1 through 608.18.8. Delete subsections and referenced table.
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(Add) 1005.2 Main Entrance – Group A. In Group A occupancies created by change of occupancy
have a single main entrance, such main entrance shall also be the main exit. The main entrance/exit
be of sufficient width to accommodate not less than two-thirds of the occupant load, but such width
not be less than the total required width of all means of egress leading to the exit. The remaining exits
be capable of providing at least one-half of the total required exit capacity.
Exception: In assembly occupancies where there is no well-defined main entrance and main e
where multiple main entrances and main exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distri
around the perimeter of the building or space containing the assembly occupancy, provided the
width of egress is not less than 100 per cent of the required width.
(Amd) 1011.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs or where t
is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system thres
requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires an automatic fire sprinkler sy
to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Buil
Code. The installation of the automatic sprinkler system shall be required throughout the building or w
the area of the change of occupancy and areas of the building not separated horizontally and vertically
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(Add) 107.6 Additional requirements. Pursuant to section 29-276c of the Connecticut General Stat
the plans and specifications for any proposed structure or addition classified as (1) assembly, educati
institutional, high-hazard, transient residential, which includes hotels, motels, rooming or boarding ho
dormitories or similar buildings, other than residential buildings designed to be occupied by one or
families, without limitation as to size or number of stories; (2) business, factory and industrial, merca
moderate and low-hazard storage, having three stories or more or exceeding 30,000 square feet total
area; and (3) nontransient residential dwellings having more than 16 units or 24,000 square feet total
area per building, shall be sealed by a licensed architect or professional engineer as defined by the stat
requirements of the professional registration laws of the state of Connecticut, and acting within the s
of their practice. Such architect or engineer shall be responsible for the review of shop drawings an
observation of construction. In the event such architect or engineer is unable to fulfill his or her re
responsibilities, an additional architect or engineer shall be retained and the local building official sha
informed, in writing, of such retainer. If fabricated structural load-bearing members or assemblies are
in such construction, the licensed professional engineer responsible for the design of such membe
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If a structure or addition exceeds the threshold limit, the architect of record, professional engineer of re
responsible for the design of the structure or addition and the general contractor shall sign a stateme
professional opinion affirming that the completed construction is in substantial compliance with
approved plans and design specifications. If fabricated structural load-bearing members or assemblie
used in the construction, the professional engineer responsible for the design of such member
assemblies shall sign a statement of professional opinion affirming that the completed fabrication
substantial compliance with the approved design specifications.
The building official of the municipality in which the structure or addition will be located shall sa
himself that each architect, professional engineer, including each professional engineer responsible fo
design of fabricated structural load-bearing members or assemblies, general contractor and
subcontractor involved in the project holds a license to engage in the work or occupation for whic
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(Add) R110.10 Certificate of approval. The building official shall issue a certificate of approval indic
substantial compliance with the requirements of this code for all completed work that requires a buil
permit but does not require a certificate of occupancy. Such work shall include, but not be limited to: fe
greater than 7 feet (2134 mm) in height; retaining walls greater than 3 feet (914 mm) in height; d
garages; swimming pools; basements and attics converted to habitable space; electrical, plumbing
mechanical repairs or alterations. No certificate of approval shall be issued for work subject to the zo
regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforce
of such regulations that the work is in conformity with such regulations or is a valid nonconforming
under such regulations.
(Del) SECTION R112 - BOARD OF APPEALS. Delete this section in its entirety and replace wit
following:
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(Add) 101.2.2 Gas. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the state of Connecticut.
references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code shall be considered refere
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(Amd) R106.1.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn
suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted where approved by
building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature
extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. When the qu
or arrangement of materials is essential for conformity to this code, specific information shall be giv
establish such quality or arrangement, and this code shall not be cited, or terms such as “legal,” “per c
or their equivalent used as a substitute for specific information.
(Add) R106.2.1 Private sewage disposal system. The site plan shall indicate the location of a priva
public sewage disposal system. Private sewage disposal systems shall be designed and installe
accordance with the requirements of the Public Health Code adopted under authority of section 19a-
the Connecticut General Statutes. All technical and soil data required by the Public Health Code sha
submitted with the site plan. Approval of such systems shall be by the local authority having jurisdic
When such approval is required by the local authority having jurisdiction, written proof of such appr
shall be submitted to the building official prior to issuance of a building permit. |
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(4) Top plates. When wiring, conduit, piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an exterior wa
interior bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more than 50 per ce
its width, a galvanized metal tie of not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 ga) and 1 ½ inche
mm) wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than eight
(0.148 inch diameter) nails at each side or equivalent. The metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 in
(152 mm) past the opening.
Exception: When the entire side of the wall with the notch or cut is covered by wood structural
sheathing.
CHAPTER 4 – EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE
(Amd) 440.14 Location – Add exception No. 3.
(Add) Exception No. 3: Where the interior section of a factory packaged split system is fed solely fro
exterior section of the system and the disconnecting means for the exterior section is capable of
locked in the open position, a separate disconnecting means for the interior section shall not be req
within sight from that section. The provisions for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means
remain in place with or without the lock installed.
CHAPTER 5 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES
(Amd) 517.13 Equipment Grounding Conductor for Receptacles and Fixed Electrical Equipme
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(Add) R301.2.4.2 Structures being elevated to comply with flood regulations. Structures being elev
in height to be at or above the design flood elevation with minimal alterations to the existing structure
be anchored to the new foundation or the raised existing foundation with connections capable of resi
the wind loads and other loads prescribed by this chapter. New foundations or raised existing foundat
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section R322 and Chapter 4. Where the alterat
to the structure include exposing the structural framing in any portion of the structure, connectors sha
installed as required to transfer wind loads and other loads prescribed by this chapter through the exp
portion of the structure.
An existing structure shall be reinforced to comply with the structural wind loading requirements for
structures when any of the following occur: |
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(Amd) R301.2.1 Wind design criteria. Buildings and portions thereof shall be constructed in accord
with the wind provisions of this code using the ultimate design wind speed in Appendix AY. W
different construction methods and structural materials are used for various portions of a buildi
structure, the applicable requirements of this section for each portion shall apply. Where not other
specified, the wind loads listed in Table R301.2(2) adjusted for height and exposure using Table R301
shall be used to determine design load performance requirements for wall coverings, curtain walls,
coverings, exterior windows, skylights, garage doors and exterior doors. Asphalt shingles shall be desi
for wind speeds in accordance with Section R905.2.4. A continuous load path shall be provided to tra
the applicable uplift forces in Section R802.11.1 from the roof assembly to the foundation.
(Amd) R301.2.1.1 Alternative wind design provisions. As an alternative to the requirements in Se
R301.2.1, the design of buildings for wind loads may be in accordance with one or more of the follo
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(Add) 111.1.4 Special inspections. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a proposed structu
addition until the building official has been provided with the final report of inspections docume
completion of special inspections as required by Section 1704.2 and correction of any discrepancies n
in the inspections.
(Add) 111.1.5 Concrete documentation. Pursuant to section 29-265c of the Connecticut General Stat
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new residential or commercial building for wh
concrete foundation was installed on or after October 1, 2016, the applicant shall provide the buil
official with written documentation of the name of the individual or entity that supplied the concrete
the name of the individual or entity that installed the concrete. Copies of such documentation sha
maintained in the records of the office of the building official for not less than fifty years.
(Amd) 111.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official may issue a temporary certificate of occup
before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided such portion or portions sha
occupied safely prior to full completion of the building or structure without endangering life or p
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(Add) 101.2.1 Gas. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the state of Connecticut.
references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code shall be considered refere
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(Amd) 1030.2 Assembly main exit. Pursuant to section 29-381a of the Connecticut General Statutes,
building, room or space used for assembly purposes and provided with a single main entrance/exit
main exit shall be of sufficient width to accommodate not less than two-thirds of the occupant load
such width shall not be less than the total required width of all means of egress leading to the exit.
section applies to Group A occupancies that are newly constructed, have an increase in the numb
occupants by addition or alteration, or are created by change of occupancy. Where the building is class
as a Group A occupancy, the main exit shall front on at least one street or an unoccupied space of not
than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width that adjoins a street or public way. In a building, room or space use
assembly purposes where there is no well-defined main entrance/exit or where multiple
entrances/exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distributed around the perimeter of the buil
provided that the total width of egress is not less than 100 percent of the required width.
(Amd) 1031.2 Where required. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, emerg
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(Add) 3103.5.8.4 Auxiliary power. Places of assembly for more than 200 occupants shall be furni
with either a fully automatic auxiliary engine-generator set capable of powering one blower continu
for 4 hours, or a supplementary blower powered by an internal combustion engine that shall be auto
in operation.
(Add) 3103.5.9 Operational requirements. Temporary and permanent tents and membrane struc
shall comply with Sections 3103.5.9.1 through 3103.5.9.5.
(Add) 3103.5.9.1 Spot lighting. Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all combu
construction located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of such equipment shall be protected with appr
noncombustible insulation not less than 9¼ inches (235 mm) thick.
(Add) 3103.5.9.2 Heating and cooking equipment. Heating and cooking equipment shall be in accord
with Section 3104.15 of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 3103.5.9.3 LP-gas. The storage, handling and use of LP-gas and LP-gas equipment shall
accordance with Section 3104.16 of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 3103.5.9.4 Flammable and combustible liquids. The use of flammable-fuel-fired equipment
be in accordance with Section 3104.17 of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. |
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(Add) 114.2.1 Written notice. The notice of violation shall be in writing and shall be given to the o
of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent or to the person doing the work.
(Amd) 114.4 Violation penalties. Pursuant to section 29-254a of the Connecticut General Statutes,
person who violates any provision of this code shall be fined not less than two hundred nor more than
thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both.
(Amd) 115.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure
having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to re
a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable for penalties in accordance with Section 114.4.
(Add) 116.6 Unsafe equipment. Equipment deemed unsafe by the building official or his author
representative shall not be operated after the date stated in the notice unless the required repairs or cha
have been made and the equipment has been approved, or unless an extension of time has been sec
from the building official or his authorized representative in writing.
(Add) 116.6.1 Authority to seal equipment. In the case of emergency, the building official o
authorized representative may seal out of service immediately any unsafe device or equipment regul
by this code. |
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(Add) 113.1 Appeal from decision of building official. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-26
the Connecticut General Statutes, when the building official rejects or refuses to approve the mod
manner of construction proposed to be followed or the materials to be used in the erection or alterati
a building or structure, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that an eq
good or more desirable form of construction can be employed in a specific case, or when it is claimed
the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted or when the buil
official issues a written order under subsection (c) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut General Stat
the owner of such building or structure, whether already erected or to be erected, or his authorized a
may appeal in writing or by electronic mail from the decision of the building official to the municipal b
of appeals. A person, other than such owner, who claims to be aggrieved by any decision of the buil
official may, by himself or his authorized agent, appeal in writing or by electronic mail from the deci
of the building official to the municipal board of appeals as provided by subsection (b) of section 29
of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Add) 113.1.1 Absence of municipal board of appeals. In the absence of a municipal board of app
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(Amd) R108.1 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code sh
those listed in Chapter 6, and such codes and standards shall be considered as part of the requiremen
this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections C108.1.
C108.1.2. Any reference to an ICC code adopted as part of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Co
the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code shall mean a reference to such ICC code as amended b
state of Connecticut.
(Del) SECTION R109 – STOP WORK ORDER. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 115 o |
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(Add) 117.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of the building official, there is imminent dang
failure or collapse of a building or structure or any part thereof which endangers human life, or when
building or structure or part thereof has fallen and human life is endangered by the occupation o
building or structure, the building official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and requir
occupants to vacate the same forthwith. The building official shall post, or cause to be posted, at
entrance to such building or structure a notice reading as follows: “This structure is unsafe an
occupancy has been prohibited by the building official.” It shall be unlawful for any person to enter
premises except upon permission granted by the building official for the purposes of making the req
repairs or of demolishing the premises. The posted identification shall not be defaced or removed ex
by the building official or his authorized representative.
(Add) 117.2 Temporary safeguards. When, in the opinion of the building official, there is immi
danger to human life due to an unsafe condition, the building official shall cause the necessary work t
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(Del) FIGURE R403.1.3 REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS AND MASONRY
CONCRETE STEM WALLS IN SDC D0, D1 AND D2. Delete figure in its entirety.
(Del) 403.1.3.1 Concrete stem walls with concrete footings. Delete section.
(Del) 403.1.3.2 Masonry stem walls with concrete footings. Delete section.
(Del) 403.1.3.3 Slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings. Delete section.
(Del) 403.1.3.4 Interior bearing and braced wall panel footings in Seismic Design Categories D
and D2. Delete section.
(Del) 403.1.3.5 Reinforcement. Delete section and all subsections.
(Del) R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. Delete section.
(Amd) R403.1.4.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls,
and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or mo
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(Add) R101.5.2 Energy efficiency standards for products. In addition to the requirements of this
the testing, certification and enforcement of efficiency standards for new products sold, offered for sa
installed in Connecticut shall comply with regulations adopted pursuant to section 16a-48 of
Connecticut General Statutes.
(Add) R101.6 Administrative matters not provided for. Administrative matters not covered by this
shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 of the 2021 International Building Code porti
the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
(Amd) R102.1.1 Above code programs. The State Building Inspector and the Codes and Stan
Committee may deem a national, state or local energy efficiency program to exceed the energy effici
required by this code. Such energy efficiency program may include, but not be limited to, the Leade
in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System, the Green Globes USA design program, as establi
by the Green Building Initiative, the National Green Building Standard, as established by the Nat
Association of Home Builders, or an equivalent rating system approved in accordance with section 29-
of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Buildings approved in writing by such an energy efficiency program shall be considered in compliance
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(Amd) 310.5 Residential Group R-4. Residential Group R-4 occupancy shall include buildings, struct
or portions thereof for more than 3 but not more than 16 occupants, excluding staff, who reside on
hour basis in a supervised residential environment and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group R-4
be classified as one of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 310.5.1 or 310.5.2. The per
receiving care are capable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the follo
Alcohol and drug centers
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Group homes
Halfway houses
Residential board and care custodial care facilities
Social rehabilitation facilities
Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, exce
otherwise provided for in this code.
CHAPTER 4 – SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE
OCCUPANCY
(Amd) 403.3.3 Secondary water supply. An automatic secondary on-site water supply having a cap
not less than the hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand, including the hose stream requirement, sh
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RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL (Residential Pool). A pool intended for use that is accessor
residential setting and available only to the household and its guests that is capable of containing
more than 24” deep. Other pools shall be considered to be public pools for purposes of this code.
Type O. A nondiving residential pool.
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(Add) 413.5 Connection required. Floor drains shall connect to the sanitary sewer system or to an on
holding tank(s) when the discharge contains petroleum-based oil, grease, sand or other harmf
hazardous substances. Interceptors and separators shall be provided in accordance with Section 1003
floor drains connect to the sanitary sewer system, and shall be installed in accordance with regulat
promulgated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Floor drains shall no
connected to a storm sewer, a storm drainage system or a storm building drain. Floor drains shall have
seals in accordance with Section 1002.4.
CHAPTER 5 – WATER HEATERS
(Amd) 504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. Amend item 10. as follows: |
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(Add) R320.1 Scope. Detached one- and two-family dwellings shall be exempt from accessi
requirements. Attached multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) shall comply with Section R
for single-story townhouses and with Section R320.3 for multistory townhouses. For the purposes o
section, a one-story above-grade townhouse with a finished basement shall be considered a multi
townhouse. Required Type B units shall comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1, as amended.
(Add) R320.2 Single-story townhouses. Where there are four or more townhouses in a single struc
each single-story townhouse shall be a Type B unit.
Exception: The number of Type B units shall be permitted to be reduced in accordance with Se
R320.4.
(Add) R320.3 Multistory townhouses. Buildings or complexes that contain 10 or more multi
townhouses shall have at least 10 percent Type B units. This requirement shall be met by providi
sufficient number of single-story Type B units or by providing a sufficient number of multistory townh
that incorporate a Type B unit on the street floor or by a combination of the two. Multistory townh
that incorporate a Type B unit on the street floor shall not be required to provide accessibility to f
above or below the street floor. The Type B unit on the street floor shall include provisions for li
sleeping, eating, cooking and a complete toilet and bathing facility on that floor.
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(Add) 106.2.1 State agency and Connecticut Airport Authority exemption. Pursuant to section 29-
of the Connecticut General Statutes, a state agency or the Connecticut Airport Authority shall n
required to obtain a building permit from a local building official. A state agency or the authority
obtain a building permit for construction work as described in section 29-252a of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes from the State Building Inspector.
(Amd) 106.4 By whom application is made. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, application for a permit shall be made by the owner or by an authorized agent. If the autho
agent is a licensed contractor, the provisions of section 20-338b of the Connecticut General Statutes
be followed. The full names and addresses of the owner, agent and the responsible officers, if the own
agent is a corporate body, shall be stated in the application.
(Add) 106.4.1 Permit issuance to a home improvement contractor. No permit shall be issued
contractor who is required to be registered pursuant to chapter 400 of the Connecticut General Statute
work to be performed by such contractor, unless the name, business address and Department of Cons
Protection registration number of such contractor is clearly marked on the permit application, an
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(Add) 407.14 Small I-2 homes. Group I-2 homes that serve 4 to 6 persons who are incapable of
preservation and comply with the specific requirements of Section 407.14.1 shall be permitted to u
the alternate compliance for the required items listed in Section 407.14.2. Other applicable provisio
the code not addressed in Section 407.14.2 shall also apply.
(Add) 407.14.1 Specific requirements. Small Group I-2 homes shall comply with Sections 407.1
through 407.14.1.11.
(Add) 407.14.1.1 Separation of sleeping area. The sleeping area and its hallway shall be separated
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(Amd) R102.5 Appendices. The following appendices of the 2021 International Residential Cod
hereby specifically adopted and included in this code: AE; AF; AG; AH; AK; AO; AP; AQ; and AY.
(Amd) R102.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any building or structure existing on the
of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifically cover
this code.
(Del) SECTION R103 – DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY. Delete Section R103 in its ent
and replace with the following:
(Add) SECTION R103 – ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
(Add) R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Each town, city and borough shall create an agency w
function is to enforce the provisions of this code. The official in charge thereof shall be known a
building official.
(Add) R103.2 Appointment. Pursuant to section 29-260 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the
executive officer of any town, city or borough shall appoint an officer to administer this code, and
officer shall be known as the “building official” and referred to in this code as the building official, l
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(Amd) R301.2.1.4 Exposure category. For each wind direction considered, an exposure category
adequately reflects the characteristics of ground surface irregularities shall be determined for the si
which the building or structure is to be constructed. For a site located in the transition zone bet
categories, the category resulting in the largest wind forces shall apply. Account shall be taken of variat
in ground surface roughness that arise from natural topography and vegetation as well as from constru
features. For a site where multiple detached one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses or other struct
are to be constructed as part of a subdivision or master-planned community, or are otherwise designat
a developed area by the authority having jurisdiction, the exposure category for an individual stru
shall be based upon the site conditions that will exist at the time when all adjacent structures on the
have been constructed, provided that their construction is expected to begin within 1 year of the sta
construction for the structure for which the exposure category is determined. |
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(Amd) 308.4 Group I-3. Institutional Group I-3 occupancy shall include buildings and structures tha
inhabited by more than three persons who are under restraint or security. A Group I-3 facility is occu
by persons who are generally incapable of self-preservation due to security measures not under
occupants’ control. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Correctional centers
Detention centers
Jails
Prerelease centers
Prisons
Reformatories
Buildings of Group I-3 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions indicated in Sections 30
to 308.4.5, inclusive, and shall comply with Section 408.
(Amd) 308.5 Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities. Institutional Group I-4 occupancy shall inc
buildings and structures occupied by more than six persons of any age who receive custodial care for f
than 24 hours per day by persons other than parents or guardians, relatives by blood, marriage or adop
and in a place other than the home of the person cared for. This group shall include, but not be limite
the following:
Adult day care
Child day care
(Amd) 308.5.1 Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for more tha
but not more than 100 children 3 years or less of age, where the rooms in which the children are care
are located on the level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of these child care rooms has an
door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as Group E. |
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(Amd) FABRICATED ITEM. Structural, load-bearing or lateral load-resisting members or assem
consisting of materials assembled prior to installation in a building or structure, or subjected to opera
such as heat treatment, thermal cutting, cold working or reforming after manufacture and pri
installation in a building or structure. Materials produced in accordance with standards referenced b
code, such as rolled structural steel shapes, steel reinforcing bars, masonry units, wood structural p
and structural composite lumber, or in accordance with a referenced standard that provides require
for quality control done under the supervision of a third-party quality control agency, shall not be consi
“fabricated items.”
(Amd) FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. Facilities that provide care to more than three children, 3 yea
age or younger.
(Add) FULL CUTOFF LUMINAIRE. A luminaire that allows no direct light emissions abo
horizontal plane through the luminaire’s lowest light-emitting part.
(Add) GROUP R-1 BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT. A building that does not quali
a one- or two-family dwelling unit in accordance with Section 101.2 and: |
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(Amd) 106.1 When required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enl
alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to move a lot lin
will affect any existing building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, conv
replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated b
code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building officia
obtain the required permit.
(Add) 106.1.3 By whom application is made. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, application for a permit shall be made by the owner or by an authorized agent. If the autho
agent is a licensed contractor, the provisions of section 20-338b of the Connecticut General Statutes
be followed. The full names and addresses of the owner, agent and the responsible officers, if the own
agent is a corporate body, shall be stated in the application.
(Add) 106.1.4 Permit issuance to a home improvement contractor. No permit shall be issued
contractor who is required to be registered pursuant to chapter 400 of the Connecticut General Statute
work to be performed by such contractor, unless the name, business address and Department of Cons
Protection registration number of such contractor is clearly marked on the application for permit, an
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(Add) 105.3.1.2 Fire marshal approval. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Stat
no building permit for a building, structure or use subject to the requirements of the Connecticut State
Safety Code shall be issued in whole or in part without certification in writing from the local fire ma
that the construction documents for such building, structure or use are in substantial compliance wit
requirements of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 105.3.1.3 Historic certificate of appropriateness. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 7-147
the Connecticut General Statutes, no building permit for erection of a building or structure or for alter
of an exterior architectural feature within the boundaries of an historic property and no demolition pe
for demolition or removal of a building or structure within the boundaries of an historic property sha
issued by a municipality or any department, agency or official thereof until a certificate of appropriate
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(Amd) 115.4 Violation penalties. Pursuant to section 29-254a of the Connecticut General Statutes,
person who violates any provision of this code shall be fined not less than two hundred nor more than
thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both.
(Amd) 116.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or u
condition, shall be liable for penalties in accordance with Section 115.4.
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall have the meanings asc
to them as in those portions.
(Add) 202.1 Definitions. Add or amend the following definitions:
(Add) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administr
and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Also known as the local building off
or the code official.
(Amd) CLEANOUT. An access opening in the drainage system utilized for the removal of obstruct
Types of cleanouts include a removable plug or cap, and a removable fixture or fixture trap. Floor dr
floor sinks, mop sinks and roof drains are not acceptable cleanouts.
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(Amd) BUILDING, EXISTING. A building or structure, or portion thereof, erected in whole or in
for which a legal building permit and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Buildings or structur
portions thereof erected prior to October 1, 1970 shall be deemed existing buildings regardless o
existence of a legal permit or a certificate of occupancy.
(Add) COMPLEX. For application of accessibility requirements, this term means any group of buil
located on a single parcel of land or on contiguous parcels of land or any building or group of buil
that are subdivided into separate occupancies and planned, financed, constructed or promoted by com
management for the purpose of sale or lease of the entire complex or any subdivision thereof, exclu
any single-family detached dwelling.
(Add) Dwelling Unit Enclosure Area. The sum of the area of ceiling, floors and walls separati
dwelling unit's conditioned space from the exterior or from adjacent conditioned or unconditioned s
Wall height shall be measured from the finished floor of the dwelling unit to the underside of the
above.
(Add) ONE-FAMILY DWELLING. A building containing one dwelling unit with not more tha
lodgers or boarders. Also known as a single-family dwelling. |
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(Amd) 1011.5.2 Riser height and tread depth. Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maxi
and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically between the nosin
adjacent treads. Rectangular tread depth shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum measured horizon
between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tre
nosing. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 11 inches (279 mm) between the vertical pl
of the foremost projection of adjacent treads at the intersections with the walkline and a minimum t
depth of 10 inches (254 mm) within the clear width of the stair.
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(Amd) 102.6.2 Buildings previously occupied. The legal use and occupancy of any building existin
the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifi
provided in this code or the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 102.6.3 Demolition of structures. The demolition of structures shall be regulated in accordance
the provisions of Section 3303 of this code.
(Del) SECTION 103 – CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY. Delete Section 103 in its entirety and
replace with the following:
(Add) SECTION 103 – ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
(Add) 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Each town, city and borough shall create an agency w
function is to enforce the provisions of this code. The official in charge thereof shall be known a
building official.
(Add) 103.2 Appointment. Pursuant to section 29-260 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the
executive officer of any town, city or borough shall appoint an officer to administer this code, and
officer shall be known as the building official and referred to herein as the building official, local buil
official or code official. |
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(Add) 106.2.1 State agency and Connecticut Airport Authority exemption. Pursuant to section 29-
of the Connecticut General Statutes, a state agency or the Connecticut Airport Authority shall n
required to obtain a building permit from a local building official. A state agency or the authority
obtain a building permit for construction work, as described in section 29-252a of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, from the State Building Inspector.
(Amd) 106.4 Permit issuance. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the buil
official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto withi
days after filing and either issue or deny a permit within such 30-day period. If the applicatio
construction documents do not conform to the requirements of this code and pertinent laws, the buil
official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building offici
satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and applicable laws, stat
regulations and ordinances, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
(Amd) 107.2 Retention of construction documents. The building official shall retain one set of appr
construction documents for a period as set forth in the records/disposition schedule adopted pursua
chapter 188 of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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n of the design by reviewing the fabrication pro
to ensure conformance with the design specifications and parameters. The additional requirements set
in this subsection shall not apply to alterations, repairs, relocation or change of occupancy to any exi
building. |
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(Add) R301.2.1.4.1 Wind directions and sectors. For each selected wind direction at which the
loads are to be evaluated, the exposure of the building or structure shall be determined for the two up
sectors extending 45 degrees (0.79 rad) on either side of the selected wind direction. The exposure
these two sectors shall be determined in accordance with Sections R301.2.1.4.2 and R301.2.1.4.3, and
exposure resulting in the highest wind loads shall be used to represent winds from that direction.
(Add) R301.2.1.4.2 Surface roughness categories. A ground surface roughness within each 45-de
(0.79 rad) sector shall be determined for a distance upwind of the site, as defined in Section R301.2.1
from the categories defined below, for the purpose of assigning an exposure category, as defined in Sec
R301.2.1.4.3.
Surface Roughness B. Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas or other terrain with numer
closely spaced obstructions having the size of single-family dwellings or larger.
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(Add) 3103.5.9.5 Separation of generators. Generators and other internal combustion power sources
be separated from tents or membrane structures by a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) and shall be iso
from contact with the public by fencing, enclosure or other approved means.
(Amd) 3105.2 Design and construction. Awnings and canopies shall be designed and construct
withstand wind or other lateral loads and live loads as required by Chapter 16 with due allowance for s
open construction and similar features that relieve the pressures or loads. Structural members sha
protected to prevent deterioration. Awnings shall have frames of noncombustible material, fire-retar
treated wood, heavy timber complying with Section 2304.11, or 1-hour construction with combustib
noncombustible covers and shall be either fixed, retractable, folding or collapsible. |
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(Add) 107.8 Lift-slab construction. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-276a of the Connec
General Statutes, any building designed to be constructed utilizing the lift-slab method of construction
be classified as exceeding the “threshold limit” and shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 10
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(Amd) REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is registered or licensed b
Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to chapters 390, 391, 396 or 396a of Connecticut Ge |
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(Add) 113.1.2 State Building Inspector review. Pursuant to subsection (d) of section 29-252 o
Connecticut General Statutes, the State Building Inspector or his designee shall review a decision by a l
building official or municipal board of appeals, when he has reason to believe that such official or b
has misconstrued or misinterpreted any provision of the State Building Code.
(Add) 113.2 Appointment of municipal board of appeals. Pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29
of the Connecticut General Statutes, a municipal board of appeals consisting of five members sha
appointed.
(Add) 113.2.1 Qualifications. One member of the municipal board of appeals shall be appointed fro
general public. The other four members shall each have at least five years of experience in building de
building construction or supervision of building construction.
(Add) 113.2.2 Chairperson. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairpers
(Add) 113.3 Notice of meeting. Each appeal under this subsection shall be heard in the municipalit
which the building official serves within five days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holi
after the date of receipt of the appeal.
(Add) 113.4 Determination of aggrievement. Upon receipt of an appeal from a person other tha
owner or his agent, the board of appeals shall first determine whether such person has a right to appea |
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(Add) 116.6.2 Unlawful to remove seal. Any device or equipment sealed out of service by the buil
official or his authorized representative shall be plainly identified as out of service by such official
shall indicate the reason for such sealing. The identification shall not be tampered with, defaced or rem
except by the building official or his authorized representative.
(Add) 116.7 Hazardous conditions. Pursuant to the provisions of section 29-393 of the Connec
General Statutes, on receipt of information from the local fire marshal or from any other authentic so
that any building in his jurisdiction, due to lack of exit facilities, fire, deterioration, catastrophe or
cause, is in such condition as to be a hazard to any person or persons, the building official shall immedi
make an inspection by himself or by his assistant, and may make orders for additional exit facilities o
repair or alteration of the building if the same is susceptible to repair or both or for the removal of
building or any portion thereof if any such order is necessary in the interests of public safety. Any buil
official shall have the right of entry into all buildings for the performance of his duties between the h
of nine o'clock a.m. and five o'clock p.m., in the interests of public safety. |
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(Add) 422.8 Laboratories. In addition to other requirements of this code, laboratories employing quan
of flammable, combustible or hazardous materials that exceed exempt amounts shall be protect
accordance with NFPA 99.
(Add) 422.9 Medical gas systems. Medical gas systems shall comply with Chapter 12 of the Internat
Plumbing Code and Section 5306 of the International Fire Code.
(Amd) 424.5 Area limits. Children’s play structures greater than 600 square feet (56 m²) in area
comply with Section 411. |
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(Add) 3103.5.7.1 Label. Membrane structures or tents shall have a permanently affixed label bearin
following information: |
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(Add) 104.10.1 State Building Code. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-254 of the Connec
General Statutes, the State Building Inspector may grant modifications, variations or exemptions fro
approve equivalent or alternative compliance with, the Connecticut State Building Code where
compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code would entail practical difficulty or unneces
hardship, or is otherwise adjudged unwarranted, provided the intent of the law shall be observed and p
welfare and safety be assured. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the State Building Inspector
appeal to the Codes and Standards Committee not later than 30 days after mailing of the decision.
(Add) 104.10.1.1 Action on application. The application for modification, variation, exemption fro
approval of equivalent or alternative compliance with the requirements of the Connecticut State Buil
Code shall be made on a form supplied by the State Building Inspector, which shall be submitted b
applicant to the building official. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-254 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, any such application received by a building official shall be forwarded to the State Buil
Inspector within 15 business days of receipt by such building official. The application shall includ
building official’s comments on the merits of the application and shall be signed by the building offici |
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(Add) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administr
and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Also known as the local building off
or code official.
(Amd) CODE OFFICIAL. See Building Official. |
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(Amd) R103.1 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in o
more sets, or in a digital format where allowed by the building official, with each application for a pe
The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional when required b
provisions of chapters 390 or 391 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Exception: The building official may waive the submission of construction documents or
supporting data if the building official determines they are not necessary to confirm compli
with this code. |
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Exception No. 1: Luminaires more than 2.3 m (71∕ 2 ft) above the floor and switches located outside
patient care vicinity shall be permitted to be connected to an equipment grounding return path comp
with 517.13(A) or (B).
(A) Wiring Methods. All branch circuits serving patient care spaces shall be provided with an effe
ground-fault current path by installation in a metal raceway system or a cable having a metallic arm
sheath assembly. The metal raceway system, metallic cable armor, or sheath assembly shall itself qu
as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.118. |
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(Add) R112.1 Appeal from decision of building official. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-2
the Connecticut General Statutes, when a building official rejects or refuses to approve the mode or ma
of construction proposed to be followed or the materials to be used in the erection or alteration of a buil
or structure, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that an equally go
more desirable form of construction can be employed in a specific case, or when it is claimed that the
intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted or when the building off
issues a written order under subsection (c) of section 29-261 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the o
of such building or structure, whether already erected or to be erected, or his authorized agent may ap
in writing or by electronic mail from the decision of the building official to the municipal board of app
A person, other than such owner, who claims to be aggrieved by any decision of the building official
by himself or his authorized agent, appeal in writing or by electronic mail from the decision of the buil
official to the municipal board of appeals as provided by subsection (b) of section 29-266 of the Connec
General Statutes.
(Add) R112.1.1 Absence of municipal board of appeals. In the absence of a municipal board of app
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(Add) 105.3.1.4 Notice to Public Water Authority. Pursuant to section 19a-37d of the Connec
General Statutes, when a permit application is filed with the building official concerning any project
includes a change of use or installation of fixtures or facilities in a building that may affect the perform
of, or require the installation of, a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, a double check
assembly or a pressure vacuum breaker, the building official shall provide written notice of the applic
to the water company serving the building not later than seven days after the date the application is
Upon receipt of such written notice, the water company shall cause to be performed an evaluation of c
connection protection by a person who has met the requirements prescribed in the Regulatio
Connecticut State Agencies and such water company shall notify the building official regardin
determination. The building official shall not issue a permit or certificate of occupancy until any c
connection issue has been corrected. |
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(Amd) REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is registered or licensed b
Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to chapters 390, 391, 396 or 396a of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes to practice the individual’s respective design profession and acting within the scope of his o
license and practice discipline.
(Add) TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. A building containing two dwelling units with not more tha
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(Amd) 708.1.1 Horizontal drains and building drains. Horizontal drainage pipes, including horiz
branch drains consisting of one or more fixtures, in buildings shall have cleanouts located at interva
not more than 100 feet (30,480 mm). Building drains shall have cleanouts located at intervals of not
than 100 feet (30,480 mm) except where manholes are used instead of cleanouts, the manholes sha
located at intervals of not more than 400 feet (122 m). The interval length shall be measured fro
cleanout or manhole opening, along the developed length of the piping to the next drainage fitting provi
access for cleaning, the end of the horizontal drain or the end of the building drain.
Exception: Horizontal fixture drain piping serving a non-removable trap shall not be required to
a cleanout for the section of piping between the trap and the connection to a horizontal or vertical
if located within 4 feet (1219 mm) of developed length of such connection. The 4 feet (1219 mm)
be measured from the fixture trap weir to the connection at the horizontal or vertical piping.
CHAPTER 9 – VENTS
(Amd) 903.1.1 Roof extension unprotected. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be termi
not less than 12 inches above the roof.
(Del) 903.2 Frost closure. Delete section.
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(Amd) R106.5 Retention of construction documents. Pursuant to subsection (e) of section 29-261 o
Connecticut General Statutes, upon receipt of a written request signed by the owner of plans
specifications on file for a single-family dwelling or out-building, the building official shall immedi
return the original plans and specifications to the owner after a certificate of occupancy is issued
respect to the plans and specifications.
(Add) R106.6 Additional requirements. Nontransient residential dwellings having more than 16 uni |
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(Amd) 106.5 Permit issuance. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the buil
official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto withi
days after filing and either issue or deny a permit within such 30-day period. If the applicatio
construction documents do not conform to the requirements of this code and pertinent laws, the buil
official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building offici
satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and applicable laws, stat
regulations and ordinances, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
(Add) 112.2.6 Posting of required inspections. A schedule of required inspections shall be compile
the code official. The schedule shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Add) 112.5 Notification of inspection and testing results. Notification as to passage or failure, in w
or in part, of any required inspection or test shall be made in writing by the building official or his
authorized representative and shall be left at the job site or delivered to the permit holder. It shall b
duty of the permit holder to ascertain the results of required inspections. |
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SPA. A product intended for the immersion of persons in temperature-controlled water circulated
closed system, and not intended to be drained and filled with each use. A spa usually includes a filte
electric, solar or gas heater, a pump or pumps, and a control, and can include other equipment, su
lights, blowers, and water-sanitizing equipment.
Nonself-contained spa. A factory-built spa in which the water heating and circulating equip
is not an integral part of the product. Nonself-contained spas may employ separate compo
such as an individual filter, pump, heater and controls, or they can employ assembled combina
of various components.
Permanent residential spa. A spa, intended for use that is accessory to a residential settin
available to the household and its guests and where the water heating and water-circul
equipment is not an integral part of the product. The spa is intended as a permanent plum
fixture and not intended to be moved.
Portable residential spa. A spa intended for use that is accessory to a residential setting
available to the household and its guests and where it is either self-contained or nonself-conta
Public spa. See “public pool”.
Self-contained spa. A factory-built spa in which all control, water heating and water-circul
equipment is an integral part of the product. Self-contained spas may be permanently wired or
connected.
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(A) Structural floor, wall, ceiling and roof members.
(1) Solid sawn lumber. Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed one-sixth o
depth of the member, shall not be longer than one-third of the depth of the member and shall not be lo
in the middle one-third of the span. Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the
of the member. The tension side of members 4 inches (102 mm) or greater in nominal thickness shal
be notched except at the ends of the members. The diameter of holes bored or cut into members shal
exceed one-third the depth of the member. Holes shall not be closer than 2 inches (51 mm) to the t
bottom of the member, or to any other hole located in the member. Where the member is also notche
hole shall not be closer than 2 inches (51 mm) to the notch.
Exception: Notches on cantilevered portions of rafters are permitted provided the dimension of
remaining portion of the rafter is not less than 4-inch (102 mm) nominal and the length of the cantil
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(Amd) 312.10.2 Testing. Required reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum bre
reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and spill-proof vac
breaker backflow preventer assemblies and hose connection backflow preventers shall be tested at the
of installation by individuals or agencies qualified to perform such inspections. It shall be the responsi
of the owner to have such tests performed and copies of test reports shall be given to the local buil
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(Add) AF105.2 “T” fitting and vent pipe. Before a slab is cast or other floor system is installed, a 3
“T” fitting shall be inserted beneath the soil-gas-retarder. The “T” fitting shall be surrounded by aggr
consisting of material that will pass through a 2-inch (51 mm) sieve and be retained by a ¼-inch (6.4
sieve not less than an 8-inch (203 mm) deep by 24-inch (610 mm) diameter hole. The aggregate sha
wrapped in filter fabric or equivalent material. The “T” fitting shall be connected to a 3-inch-diamete
mm) ABS or PVC vent pipe extending from the basement through the conditioned space of the dwe
and terminate and be capped not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the roof in a location not less th
feet (3048 mm) away from any window or other opening into the conditioned spaces of the building t
less than 2 feet (610 mm) below the exhaust point. The vent pipe shall be the same diameter througho
length and shall be supported in accordance with Section P2605. The vent pipe shall be labeled a
bottom and in the attic and shall specifically state: “Reserved for a Potential Radon Reduction Mecha
System.”
(Add) AF105.2.1 Combination foundations. Where basement or crawl space floors are on different le
each level shall have a separate vent pipe. Multiple vent pipes shall be permitted to be connected to a s
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(Amd) 308.5.3 Six or fewer persons receiving care in other than a dwelling unit. A facility havin
or fewer persons receiving custodial care in other than a dwelling unit shall be classified as part o
primary occupancy. |
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(Amd) Authority having jurisdiction. The organization, office or individual responsible for appro
equipment, material, an installation, or a procedure. The local building official has the responsibilit
approving construction documents, issuing permits, approving materials and procedures and for ma
inspections from time to time as the construction process requires. The State Building Inspector ha
responsibility for administering the Connecticut State Building Code, interpreting the Connecticut
Building Code and for granting exceptions from specific rules of the Connecticut State Building Code
the definition of “Special Permission,” and Article 90.4.
(Amd) Special Permission. For the purposes of this code, the authority having jurisdiction for grantin
special permission contemplated in a number of rules is the State Building Inspector. Special permis
shall be requested in writing using the Request for Modification of the State Building Code form avail
from local building departments or from the Office of the State Building Inspector, 450 Colu
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(Add) R103.3 Employees. In accordance with the prescribed procedures and regulations of the town,
or borough, and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall hav
authority to appoint an assistant building official, related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners
other employees. Such employees shall have the powers as regulated by the town, city or borough, an
the state of Connecticut.
(Add) R103.4 Restriction of employees. An official or employee connected with the agency creat
enforce the provisions of this code pursuant to Section R103.1, except one whose only connection w
is that of a member of the board of appeals established under the provisions of Section R112, shall n
engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected with, the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances fo
construction, addition, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building located in the town, city or bor
in which such official or employee is employed, or the preparation of construction documents ther |
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(Amd) 103.3 Employees. In accordance with the prescribed procedures and regulations of the town,
or borough, and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall hav
authority to appoint an assistant building official, related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners
other employees. Such employees shall have the powers as regulated by the town, city or borough, an
the state of Connecticut.
(Add) 103.4 Restriction of employees. An official or employee connected with the agency create
enforce the provisions of this code pursuant to Section 103.1, except one whose only connection with
that of a member of the board of appeals established under the provisions of Section 113, shall n
engaged in or directly or indirectly connected with the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances fo
construction, addition, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building located in the town, city or bor
in which such official or employee is employed, or the preparation of construction documents ther
unless that person is the owner of the building. Such officer or employee shall not engage in any work
conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the agency. |
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(Amd) C103.1 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in o
more sets, or in a digital format where allowed by the building official, with each application for a pe
The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional when required b
provisions of chapters 390 or 391 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Exception: The building official may waive the submission of construction documents or
supporting data if the building official determines they are not necessary to confirm compli
with this code.
(Amd) C103.5 Retention of construction documents. The building official shall retain one set of appr
construction documents for a period as set forth in the records/disposition schedule adopted pursua
chapter 188 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Del) SECTION C104 – FEES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 109 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Fees. |
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(Add) 104.10.1.2 Records. The application for modification, variation, exemption or approva
equivalent or alternative compliance and the decision of the State Building Inspector shall be in wr
and shall be officially recorded with the application for a building permit in the permanent records o
building department. |
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(Add) R112.1.2 State Building Inspector review. Pursuant to subsection (d) of section 29-252 o
Connecticut General Statutes, the State Building Inspector or his designee shall review a decision
local building official or municipal board of appeals when he has reason to believe that such offici
board has misconstrued or misinterpreted any provision of the Connecticut State Building Code.
(Add) R112.2 Appointment of municipal board of appeals. Pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29
of the Connecticut General Statutes, a municipal board of appeals consisting of five members sha
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(Amd) 1003.3 Grease interceptors. Grease interceptors that serve plumbing systems connected to pri
on-site septic systems shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1003.3.1 to 1003.3.5, inclusiv |
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(Add) 105.3.3 By whom application is made. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, application for a permit shall be made by the owner or by an authorized agent. If the autho
agent is a licensed contractor, the provisions of section 20-338b of the Connecticut General Statutes
be followed. The full names and addresses of the owner, agent and responsible officers, if the own
agent is a corporate body, shall be stated in the application.
(Add) 105.3.4 Permit issuance to a home improvement contractor. No permit shall be issued
contractor who is required to be registered pursuant to chapter 400 of the Connecticut General Statute
work to be performed by such contractor, unless the name, business address and Department of Cons
Protection registration number of such contractor are clearly marked on the permit application, an
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(Amd) 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Each municipality shall establish a schedule of fees for
construction document review, building permit, certificate of approval and certificate of occupanc
schedule of adopted fees shall be posted in the building department for public view.
(Del) 109.3 Work commencing before permit issuance. Delete section. |
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(Amd) 302.1 Electrical. Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with the
NFPA 70 portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code.
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(Add) 107.7 Threshold limits. Pursuant to section 29-276b of the Connecticut General Statutes,
section shall apply to any proposed structure or addition thereto that exceeds one or more of the follo
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(Add) AF105.2.2 Drain tile and sump used for depressurization. As an alternative to inserting a
pipe into a “T” fitting, a vent pipe shall be permitted to be inserted directly into an interior perimeter
tile loop or through a sump cover.
(Add) AF105.3 Floor openings. Openings around bathtubs, showers, water closets, pipes, wires or
objects that penetrate concrete slabs, or other floor assemblies, shall be filled with a polyurethane cau |
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22/3 (32 inches)
PE-RT 1 inch and smaller |
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22/3 (32 inches)
PE-RT 11/4 inches and larger |
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22/3 (32 inches)d
Cross-linked
polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked
polyethylene
(PEX-AL-PEX) pipe 1 inch and larger |
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22/3 (32 inches)
PEX tubing 11/4 inches and larger |
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22/3 (32 inches)d
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24,000 square feet (2230 m2) total gross area per building shall be subject to the additional requirem
set forth in Section 107.6 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut
Building Code.
(Amd) R107.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures
temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more |
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25 percent but not less than one room for each use at each cluster shall be accessible. |
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253a of the Connecticut General Statutes, such spaces shall be designated by above-grade s
with white lettering against a blue background and shall bear the words “RESERVED Par
Permit Required” and “Violators will be fined” in addition to the International Symb
Accessibility. When such a sign is replaced, repaired or erected, it shall indicate the minimum
for a violation of subsection (l) of section 14-253a of the Connecticut General Statutes.
indicator may be in the form of a notice affixed to such sign. Newly installed signs shall b
inches (1525 mm) minimum above the floor or ground of the parking space, measured to the bo
of the sign. |
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29-200 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following exceptions are allowed:
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| 29-256 |
29-256a of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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29-266 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Add) R112.8 Court review. Any person aggrieved by any ruling of the Codes and Standards Comm
may appeal to the Superior Court for the judicial district where such building or structure has been
being erected in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of section 29-266 of the Connec
General Statutes.
(Add) R113.2.1 Written notice. The building official or his duly authorized representative shall pro
any notice of violation in writing to the owner of the property involved or to the owner’s agent or t
person doing the work.
(Amd) R113.4 Violation penalties. Pursuant to section 29-254a of the Connecticut General Statutes,
person who violates any provision of this code shall be fined not less than two hundred nor more than
thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.
(Amd) R114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who continues any work in or about the structure
having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to re
a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable for penalties in accordance with Section R113.4.
(Add) SECTION R115 - UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
(Add) R115.1 General. The procedures to be followed regarding unsafe structures and equipment sh
as set forth in Section 116 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut
Building Code. |
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29-277 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Add) STREET FLOOR. For application of accessibility requirements, this term means the floor ne
the level of exit discharge.
(Add) TECHNICALLY INFEASIBLE. An alteration of a building or a facility that has little likeli
of being accomplished because the existing structural conditions require the removal or alteration
load-bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame, or because other physical or
constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces or features that are in full and
compliance with the minimum requirements for new construction and that are necessary to pro
accessibility. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-269 of the Connecticut General Statutes,
determination of technical infeasibility shall be made by the State Building Inspector.
(Amd) TYPE B UNIT. A dwelling unit or sleeping unit designed and constructed for accessibilit
accordance with this code and the provisions for Type B units in ICC/ANSI A117.1, as amended. |
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298 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and employed by the jurisdiction in which the building or stru
is being constructed, shall be considered an approved agency for the portions of this code also regulat
the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. Pursuant to subsection (e)(1) of section 29-276b of the Conne
General Statutes, an approved agency conducting tests or furnishing inspection services of soils or con |
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3. Retaining walls that are not higher than 3 feet (914 mm) measured from finished grade at the bo
of the wall to finished grade at the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. |
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3.
Inspect Connections
a.
Bolted and screwed connections, including diameter,
length, spacing and edge distance
b.
Nailed connections, including diameter, length, type
and spacing of nails
c.
Proprietary hangers and framing anchors,
including fastener sizes and quantities
d.
Tie-down anchors, including anchor rod size and
fastener sizes and quantities
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3. Where at least one parking space is provided for each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, at least
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3. Where commercial kitchen grease ducts are continuously covered on all sides with a listed
labeled field-applied grease duct enclosure material, system, product or method of constru
specifically evaluated for such purpose in accordance with ASTM E2336, the required clear
shall be in accordance with the listing of such material, system, product or method.
(Add) 506.3.6.1 Clearance reduction. The clearances required by Section 506.3.6 shall be permitted
reduced in accordance with Section 308.
(Amd) 507.2.6 Clearances for Type I hood. A Type I hood shall be installed with a clearan
combustibles of not less than 18 inches (457 mm), 3 inches (76 mm) to limited-combustible material |
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3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupanci
(Add) 903.2.3.1 Statutory requirements. Pursuant to section 29-315 of the Connecticut General Sta
an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group E occupancies. |
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3. Snow load importance factor, Is. |
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3. Tents 900 square feet (84 m2) and smaller in total area when occupied by fewer than 50 per
which have no heating appliances, no installed electrical service and are erected for fewer |
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3. Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.
Shallow foundations shall not bear or be installed on frozen soil.
CHAPTER 22 – STEEL
(Amd) 2211.1.3.2 Trusses spanning 60 feet or greater. The owner, the owner’s authorized agent or
contractor shall contract with a qualified registered design professional for the design of the temporar
installation restraint/bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing for trusses
clear spans 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater. Special inspection of trusses over 60 feet (18 288 mm) in
length shall be in accordance with Section 1705.2.
CHAPTER 23 – WOOD
(Add) 2303.1.1.3 Ungraded lumber. Pursuant to section 29-256b of the Connecticut General Statutes
use of ungraded lumber shall be allowed in Group U Utility and Miscellaneous structures in accord
with Section 312.
(Amd) 2303.4.1.3 Trusses spanning 60 feet or greater. The owner, the owner’s authorized agent o
contractor shall contract with a qualified registered design professional for the design of the temp
installation restraint and diagonal bracing and the PITMR and PITMDB for all trusses with clear span
feet (18 288 mm) or greater.
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3. The angle between guys and the horizon shall conform to the tent manufactu
requirements and shall not be less than 45 degrees nor more than 68 degrees. |
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3. Where photovoltaic arrays are installed on only one side of the valley beam of a valleyed
and there is clear access on the opposing slope, and that opposing slope has at least one
access point in accordance with Section R324.6.3, the pathways from the lowest roof ed
the ridge shall not be required on the roof slope containing the photovoltaic arrays.
(Add) R324.6.4 Roof access points. Where required by other sections of this code, roof access points
be located in areas that do not require the placement of ground ladders over openings, such as windo
doors, and located at strong points of building construction in locations where the access point doe
conflict with overhead obstructions such as tree limbs, wires or signs. |
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3. BIPV systems listed in accordance with Section 690.12(B)(2) of NFPA 70, where the remov
cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during fire-fighting operations has been deter
to not expose a fire fighter to electrical shock hazards.
(Amd) R324.6.1 Pathways. Not fewer than two pathways, on separate roof planes from lowest roof
to ridge and not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide, shall be provided on all buildings. Not fewer tha
pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. For each roof plane with a photov
array, a pathway not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide shall be provided from the lowest roof ed
ridge on the same roof plane as the photovoltaic array, on an adjacent roof plane, or straddling the
and adjacent roof planes. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting fire fighters accessin
roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions such as vent pipes, conduit or mecha
equipment.
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3. At elevated walking surfaces for access to and use of electrical, mechanical or plumbing sys
or equipment, guards shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 21 inches (533
in diameter. |
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3. The name of the individual performing the analysis and generating the compliance report |
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3. Structural, plumbing, and mechanical work shall conform to the requirements of this code.
(Amd) 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shal
be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisio
this code or any other laws, statutes, regulations or ordinances of the jurisdiction. Permits shall n
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3. A statement that the fabric or material meets the requirements of Section 3102.3.1.2. |
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3. In new buildings for which a building permit application has been filed on or after October 1,
in accordance with the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. |
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3. Portions of buildings or structures designed under the 1971 edition of the Connecticut
Building Code that are not subjected to snow drifting effects. |
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3. Decks and ramps not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings that extend b
the frost line. |
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3. Where provided in below-grade transportation stations, existing and new escalators sha
permitted to have a clear width of less than 32 inches (815 mm).
(Del) 503.12 Roof diaphragms resisting wind loads in high-wind regions. Delete section in its enti
CHAPTER 7– ALTERATIONS – LEVEL 1
(Amd) 702.7.1 International Fuel Gas Code. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the
of Connecticut. Any references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code sha
considered references to requirements of NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, NFPA 54, National
Gas Code and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as incorporated in the 2022 Connecticut
Fire Safety and the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Codes. These requirements apply to liquid petrol
storage systems, gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connection
appliances, the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and rel
accessories as covered by this code.
(Add) 704.4 Minimum standards. In addition to the requirements of this code, means of egress in exi
buildings shall meet the requirements of the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code for the prop
occupancy. |
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3. Otherwise makes the means of egress path not readily available because of the nature o
attraction or mode of conveyance through the building or structure.
Exception: Children’s play structures that do not exceed 10 feet in height and do not have an aggre
horizontal projection in excess of 300 square feet.
(Amd) SPRAY-APPLIED FOAM PLASTIC. Single- and multiple-component, spray-applied f
plastic insulation used in nonstructural applications that are installed at locations wherein the materi
applied in a liquid or frothed state, permitted to free rise and cure in situ and certified pursuant to se |
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3. Beams, girders, ducts or other obstructions in basements containing habitable space shal
permitted to project to within 6 feet 4 inches (1931 mm) of the finished floor. |
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3. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a single riser at an entrance or e
door does not require handrails. |
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3. Tents 900 square feet and smaller in total area when occupied by fewer than 50 persons,
have no heating appliances, no installed electrical service and are erected for fewer than 72 h
(Add) 3103.5.2 Use period. Temporary tents or air-supported, air-inflated or tensioned mem
structures shall not be erected for a period of more than 180 days within a 12-month period on a s
premises.
(Add) 3103.5.3 Construction documents. A detailed site and floor plan for tents or membrane struc
with an occupant load of 50 or more shall be provided with each permit application. The tent or mem
structure floor plan shall indicate details of the means of egress facilities, seating capacity, arrangeme
the seating, and location and type of heating and electrical equipment. The construction documents
include an analysis of structural stability. Tents and membrane structures erected in accordance with Se |
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3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same locati |
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3. A statement that the fabric or material meets the requirements of Section 3103.5.7.2. |
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3. Existing buildings converted prior to June 15, 1994, from a one- or two-family building or G
R-3 to Group R-2 containing not more than four dwelling units. |
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3. The townhouse shall be separated from adjoining units in accordance with Section R302.2 o
International Residential Code.
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3. The material shall have a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacin
exceeding a thickness of 1/8 inch (3.2mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread inde
greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Su
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Su
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3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors ser
dwelling units or sleeping units and are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler sy
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, provided that dwelling uni
sleeping units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit ac
that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accord
with Section 1026.6, Exception 4.
(Add) 907.2.11.1.1 Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. An approved household fire war
system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, consisting of a control unit with smoke detec
a manual fire alarm box on each floor and occupant notification, shall be installed in all Group R-1 be
breakfast establishments. A heat detector shall be installed in the kitchen.
(Add) 907.2.11.2.1 Group R-4. In Group R-4 occupancies, single- or multiple-station smoke alarms
be installed in living rooms, dens, day rooms and similar spaces in addition to the locations require |
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3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. |
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3. So that openings in exterior walls are flashed in accordance with Section R703.4. |
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3. Pursuant to section 29-252a of the Connecticut General Statutes, state agencies or the Connec
Airport Authority shall not be required to obtain a certificate of occupancy from a local buil
official. State agencies and the authority shall obtain a certificate of occupancy for constru
work as described in section 29-252a of the Connecticut General Statutes from the State Buil
Inspector.
(Add) R110.1.1 Zoning approval. Pursuant to subsection (f) of section 8-3 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a building, use or structure subject to the zo
regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforce
of such regulations that such building, use or structure is in conformity with such regulations or is a
nonconforming use under such regulations.
(Add) R110.1.2 Statement of professional opinion. Pursuant to section 29-276c of the Connec
General Statutes, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a proposed structure or additio
buildings classified as nontransient residential dwellings having more than 16 units or 24,000 square
total gross area per building, until the building official has been provided with a statement signed b
architect or professional engineer and the general contractor stating that the completed structure or add
is in substantial compliance with the approved plans on file. |
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3. The outside fill pipe shall be removed, and the tank opening shall be capped or plugged o
outside fill pipe shall be capped and filled with concrete, and all remaining piping, other tha
vent line, shall be capped or sealed.
(Add) M2201.7.3 Permanent abandonment of underground tanks. Underground tanks shal
permitted to be permanently closed in place if the following requirements are met: |
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Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe and tubing, 11/4 inches and
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3. For occupancies in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments, in Group R-3, and w
individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, where the top of the guard also serve
handrail on the open sides of stairs, the top of the guard shall be not less than 34 inches (864
and not more than 38 inches (965 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the lea
edges of the treads. |
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3. On ramps and ramped aisles, from the ramp surface at the guard.
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3. Basements without habitable spaces and having not more than 200 square feet (18.6 m
floor area shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings. |
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3. Portable cooling units. |
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3. Smoke partition. |
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3. Interior doors, where installed at the time of the test, shall be open. |
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3 dwelling and that is located on the same lot.
(Amd) APPROVED AGENCY. An established and recognized agency that is regularly engag
conducting tests, furnishing inspection services or furnishing product certification, where such agenc
been approved by the building official. Officials certified in accordance with the provisions of sectio |
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3. Exit access stairways serving and contained within a Group R-3 congregate residence or a G
R-4 facility are not required to be enclosed. |
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3. Buildings and structures for which heating and cooling is supplied solely by utilization of
purchased renewable energy sources including, but not limited to, on-site wind, on-site wat
on-site solar power, or wood-burning heating appliances that do not rely on backup heat from
purchased, non-renewable sources. |
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3. ASCE Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7). |
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3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exc |
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3. Erecting on solid rock.
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3. Luminaires for historic lighting on the premises of an historic building as defined in the
International Existing Building Code or within a designated historic district. |
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3. Machine rooms, machinery spaces, control rooms and control spaces associated with occ
evacuation elevators designed in accordance with Section 3008.
(Add) 903.3.1.1.3 Vertical openings. Closely spaced sprinklers and draft stops are not required ar
floor openings permitted to be unenclosed by this code unless the closely spaced sprinklers and draft s
are being utilized in lieu of an enclosure as specified by Section 712.1.3.1.
(Add) 903.3.5.3 Water authority approval. Unless served by a private well of sufficient capacity or
approved source, domestic service shall be permitted to provide the water supply for the automatic spri
system only upon written approval of the water authority supplying such domestic service.
(Del) 903.5 Testing and maintenance. Delete section.
(Add) 905.2.1 Piping design. The riser piping, supply piping and the water service piping shall be siz
maintain a residual pressure of at least 100 pounds per square inch (psi) at the topmost outlet of each
while flowing the minimum quantities of water specified based upon a pressure of 150 psi available a
fire department connection.
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3. Pursuant to section 29-252a of the Connecticut General Statutes, state agencies or the Connec
Airport Authority shall not be required to obtain a certificate of occupancy from a local buil
official. State agencies or the authority shall obtain a certificate of occupancy for construction
as described in section 29-252a of the Connecticut General Statutes from the State Buil
Inspector.
(Add) 111.1.1 Zoning approval. Pursuant to subsection (f) of section 8-3 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a building, use or structure subject to the zo
regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforce
of such regulations that such building, use or structure is in conformity with such regulations or is a
nonconforming use under such regulations.
(Add) 111.1.2 Fire marshal approval. No certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate of occupa
partial certificate of occupancy or certificate of approval for a building, structure or use subject t
requirements of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code shall be issued without certification in writing
the local fire marshal that the building, structure or use is in substantial compliance with the requirem
of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. |
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3. An operable window complying with Section 310.7.1 shall be acceptable as an emergency es
and rescue opening. |
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3. The riser height of spiral stairways shall be in accordance with Section R311.7.10.1.
(Amd) R311.7.5.2 Treads. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The tread depth
be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and
right angle to the tread’s leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not ex
the smallest by more than ⅜ inch (9.5 mm).
Exception: The minimum tread depth of existing stairs serving existing unfinished attics or exi
unfinished basements being converted to habitable space or replacement stairs within exi
dwellings shall be 8 inches (203 mm), measured in accordance with Section R311.7.5.2.
(Amd) R311.7.6 Landings for stairways. There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of
stairway. The width perpendicular to the direction of travel shall be not less than the width of the f
served. For landings of shapes other than square or rectangular, the depth at the walk line and the total
shall be not less than that of a quarter circle with a radius equal to the required landing width. Wher
stairway has a straight run, the depth in the direction of travel shall be not less than 36 inches (914 m
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3. A fabricator of precast concrete certified by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s
Certification Program, Groups C and CA. |
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3. A yard shall not be required to open directly into a public way where the yard opens t
unobstructed path from the yard to the public way. Such path shall have a width of not less tha
inches (914 mm).
(Amd) R310.2.1 Minimum size. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a net clear openi
not less than 5.7 square feet (0.530 m2).
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3. The building contains more than 11 dwelling units or sleeping units.
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3. Portable fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
interconnected to a power grid.
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3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
interconnected to a power grid.
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3. When the ratio of wall openings to exterior wall length in any story on any side of the buil
increases by more than 5 percent.
(Amd) R301.6 Roof load. Roofs shall be designed for the snow load indicated in Table R301.2(1).
(Del) Table R301.6 – MINIMUM ROOF LIVE LOADS IN POUNDS-FORCE PER SQUARE F
OF HORIZONTAL PROJECTION. Delete table in its entirety without substitution.
(Add) R301.9 Ungraded lumber. Pursuant to section 29-256b of the Connecticut General Statutes, th
of ungraded lumber is allowed in utility structures and low-risk structures. For the purposes of this se
“utility structures” means accessory structures.
(Add) R302.2.7 Sound transmission. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating adjacent townh
units shall comply with Appendix AK. |
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3. Carbon monoxide detectors shall not be required in buildings not containing a fuel-bur
appliance, fireplace or attached garage.
(Add) 915.8 During construction. Pursuant to section 29-315b of the Connecticut General Statutes,
whenever a single-family or two-family dwelling is occupied during interior alterations or additions
requiring a building permit where a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage exists, the
temporary installation of battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms shall be required in the vicinity of
such alterations or additions for the duration of construction activities. Combined smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms may be installed to comply with Section 907.2.11.2.2.1 and this section.
(Del) SECTION 918 - EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE. Delete section.
CHAPTER 10 – MEANS OF EGRESS
(Add) 1001.3 Means of egress. In addition to the requirements of this code, means of egress in
existing buildings undergoing additions, alterations or repairs shall meet the requirements of the
Connecticut State Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Codes for the proposed occupancy.
(Add) 1003.8 Security device. Any security device or system that emits any medium that could obsc
means of egress in any building, structure or premises is prohibited. |
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3. Temporary testing systems required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or appar
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3. All flammable and combustible liquids and residues shall be removed from the tank, appurtena
and piping, and shall be disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements and ind
practices, using a written procedure. |
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3. Structural, plumbing and mechanical work shall conform to the requirements of this code
(Add) 101.8 Gas. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the state of Connecticut.
references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code shall be considered refere
to requirements of NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code and N |
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3. The load-carrying capacity of the roof of the adjacent existing building is capable of support
the additional snow drift loads.
Snow drift loads shall be derived in accordance with Section 7.7 of ASCE 7.
(Add) 306.5.1 Complete change of occupancy. Where an entire building undergoes a chan
occupancy, it shall comply with Section 306.5 and shall have all of the following accessible features: |
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3. The load-carrying capacity of the roof of the adjacent existing building is capable of support
the additional snow drift loads.
Snow drift loads shall be derived in accordance with Section 7.7 of ASCE 7.
(Del) Table 1608.2. Delete table.
(Del) Figures 1608.2 (1) and (2). Delete figures.
(Amd) 1609.3 Basic design wind speed. The basic design wind speed, V, in mph, for the determinat
of the wind loads shall be determined by Appendix P. When required, the allowable stress design w
speed, Vasd, shall be determined by Appendix P.
(Del) Figures 1609.3(1) through 1609.3(12). Delete figures.
(Del) Table 1609.3.1. Delete table.
(Add) 1610.1.1 Seismic lateral earth pressure. Seismic lateral earth pressure loads on basement w
and retaining walls for structures in Seismic Design Categories D through F shall be in accordance
ASCE 7. Seismic lateral earth pressure loads on basement and retaining walls in Seismic Des
Categories A through C need not be considered.
(Amd) 1611.1 Design rain loads. Each portion of a roof shall be designed to sustain the load of rainw
as per the requirements of Chapter 8 of ASCE 7, except the design rainfall shall be based on twice |
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3. Signage complying with Section 1112 of the International Building Code. |
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3. In air traffic control towers, an accessible route is not required to serve the cab and the
immediately below the cab. |
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3. The structural members supporting the rated assemblies shall not be required to be fire-resist
rated.
(Amd) 310.3 Residential Group R-2. Residential Group R-2 occupancies containing sleeping uni
more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:
Apartment houses
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with more than six occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Monasteries
Hotels (nontransient)
Live/work units
Motels (nontransient)
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3. Alterations, additions or repairs to existing manufactured homes. The construction, altera
moving, demolition, repair and use of accessory buildings and structures and their building se
equipment shall comply with the requirements of the Connecticut State Building Code.
These provisions shall not be applicable to the design and construction of manufactured homes and
not be deemed to authorize either modifications or additions to manufactured homes where other
prohibited.
(Amd) AE120.1 General. The provisions of Sections AE121 to AE126, inclusive, are applicable only
request of the building permit applicant with the approval of the local building official.
(Amd) APPENDIX AF – PASSIVE RADON GAS CONTROLS
(Amd) AF101.1 General. This appendix contains radon-resistant construction techniques for
construction.
(Del) FIGURE AF101.1 EPA MAP OF RADON ZONES. Delete figure.
(Del) TABLE AF101.1 HIGH RADON-POTENTAIL (ZONE 1) Counties. Delete table.
(Add) AF101.2 Radon mitigation preparation construction technique. All newly constructed deta
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses shall be provided with radon mitigation prepar
construction in accordance with Section AF105 of this code.
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3. The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided
a residential fire sprinkler system complying with Section P2904: |
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3. A child-height lavatory.
(Add) 1110.2.4.1 Pull handle. Where accessible water closet compartments or single-occupancy
rooms are provided, the compartment or room doors shall have a pull handle mounted 6 inches fro
hinge side on the compartment or room side of the door. This handle shall meet the requirements of Se |
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3. In lounges, recreation areas and sleeping rooms in the day care facilities.
Exception: Day care facilities housed in one room.
(Del) 907.6.6.3 Termination of monitoring service. Delete section.
(Add) 907.6.6.3 Automatic telephone-dialing devices. Automatic telephone-dialing devices use
transmit an emergency alarm shall comply with the requirements of subsection (c) of section 28-25b o
Connecticut General Statutes.
(Del) 907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Delete section.
(Add) 913.6 Electric fire pumps. Buildings provided with standby electrical power for the purpo
continuing operations or occupancy shall provide standby power in accordance with Article 701 of N |
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3. Group E occupancies. In Group E occupancies, emergency escape and rescue openings sha
provided in every room or space greater than 250 square feet used for classroom or educati
purposes or normally subject to student occupancy.
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3. Where an incline platform lift or stairway chairlift is installed on a stairway within a dwelling
a clear passage width not less than 20 inches (508 mm) shall be provided. If the seat and plat
can be folded when not in use, the distance shall be measured from the folded position.
(Amd) R311.7.2 Headroom. The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less th
feet 8 inches (2032 mm) measured vertically from the sloped line adjoining the tread nosing or fro
floor surface of the landing or platform on that portion of the stairway. |
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(Add) 111.1.3 Statement of professional opinion. Pursuant to section 29-276c of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a proposed structure or addition to build
classified as (1) assembly, educational, institutional, high-hazard, transient residential, which incl
hotels, motels, rooming or boarding houses, dormitories or similar buildings, other than reside
buildings designed to be occupied by one or more families, without limitation as to size or numb
stories; (2) business, factory and industrial, mercantile, moderate and low-hazard storage, having t
stories or more or exceeding 30,000 square feet total gross area; and (3) nontransient residential dwell
having more than 16 units or 24,000 square feet total gross area per building, until the building officia |
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(Amd) R110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official may issue a temporary certificat
occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided such portio
portions shall be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building or structure without endang
life or public welfare. Any occupancy permitted to continue during completion of the work shal
discontinued within 30 days after completion of the work unless the building official issues a certifica
occupancy. No temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for work subject to the zoning regulat
of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforcement of
regulations that the work is in conformity with such regulations or is a valid nonconforming use under
regulations. |
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(Amd) 1004.5 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate o
one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.5. For areas without fixed seating, the occu
load shall be not less than the number determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by th
occupant load factor assigned to the function of the space as set forth in Table 1004.5. Where an inte
function is not listed in Table 1004.5, the building official shall establish a function based on a listed
function that most nearly resembles the intended function.
(Amd) 1005.3.1 Stairways. The capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculate
multiplying the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.3
(7.6 mm) per occupant. Where stairways serve more than one story, only the occupant load of each
considered individually shall be used in calculating the required capacity of the stairways serving that s
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(Add) 2603.1.1.1 Foamed-in-place insulating material. Pursuant to section 29-277 of the Connec
General Statutes, foamed-in-place insulating material, except urethane foam insulation or styrene f
insulation, shall not be sold or installed in this state on or after May 28, 2013, unless the manufactur
supplier has certified to the State Building Inspector that the material complies with the provisions of
section.
CHAPTER 27 – ELECTRICAL
(Add) 2702.2.20 Electric fire pumps. Buildings provided with standby electrical power for the purpo
continuing operations or occupancy shall provide standby power in accordance with Article 701 o
National Electrical Code for any electric fire pump installed to provide an adequate water suppl
minimum operating pressure to a required automatic sprinkler system.
(Amd) 2702.4 Maintenance. Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained and teste
accordance with the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. |
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(Add) R110.6 Partial occupancy. The building official may issue a partial certificate of occupancy
portion of the building or structure when, in the building official’s opinion, the portion of the buildi
be occupied is in substantial compliance with the requirements of this code and no unsafe conditions
in portions of the building not covered by the partial certificate of occupancy that are accessible fro
occupied portion. No partial certificate of occupancy shall be issued for work subject to the zo
regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforce
of such regulations that the work is in conformity with such regulations or is a valid nonconforming
under such regulations.
(Add) R110.7 Prefabricated assemblies. A certificate of approval by an approved agency shal
furnished with every prefabricated assembly, including modular housing, except where all elements o
assembly are readily accessible for inspection at the site. The building official shall inspect placeme
prefabricated assemblies and the connections to public utilities and private water and septic systems a
building site, as well as any site-built or installed components or equipment to determine compliance
this code. A final inspection shall be provided in accordance with Section R109.1.6. |
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3.1. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 4
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3.2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. |
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3.3. A care facility with three or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit.
(Add) R101.4 Referenced codes and regulations.
(Add) 101.4.1 Gas. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the state of Connecticut.
references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code shall be considered refere
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30 days after completion of the work unless a certificate of occupancy is issued by the building offi
No temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for work subject to the zoning regulations
municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforcement of
regulations that the work is in conformity with such regulations or is a valid nonconforming use under
regulations.
(Add) 111.5 Partial occupancy. The building official may issue a partial certificate of occupancy
portion of the building or structure when, in the building official’s opinion, the portion of the buildi
be occupied is in substantial compliance with the requirements of this code and no unsafe conditions
in the portion of the building not covered by the partial certificate of occupancy. No partial certifica
occupancy shall be issued for work subject to the zoning regulations of a municipality without certific
in writing by the official charged with the enforcement of such regulations that the work is in confor
with such regulations or is a valid nonconforming use under such regulations. |
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North Canaan |
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Union |
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Colebrook |
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Old Lyme |
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Oxford |
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Goshen |
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Mansfield |
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Groton |
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Stratford |
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Winchester |
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Chester |
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Derby |
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Brooklyn |
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Branford |
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Newtown |
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Sherman |
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East Lyme |
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Ellington |
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Bolton |
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Weston |
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Montville |
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Norfolk |
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Haddam |
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Hartland |
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Manchester |
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Ashford |
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Hampton |
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Monroe |
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Glastonbury |
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East Hampton |
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Farmington |
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Watertown |
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Preston |
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Meriden |
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New Milford |
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Woodbury |
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Seymour |
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Windsor Locks |
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Plainfield |
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Sprague |
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Deep River |
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New London |
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Durham |
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Norwich |
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Middletown |
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Middlebury |
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Wethersfield |
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Sharon |
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Wallingford |
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Cromwell |
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West Haven |
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Plainville |
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Norwalk |
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Voluntown |
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Southbury |
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Orange |
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East Hartford |
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Warren |
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Hamden |
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Westport |
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East Haven |
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Windsor |
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Griswold |
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Bridgeport |
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Putnam |
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Lisbon |
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Guilford |
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Rocky Hill |
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Suffield |
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Ansonia |
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Morris |
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Litchfield |
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Ledyard |
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Bethel |
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Salisbury |
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Kent |
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Canton |
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Milford |
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30 feet (9144 mm). This category includes flat open country and grasslands.
Surface Roughness D. Flat, unobstructed areas and water surfaces. This category includes
smooth mud flats, salt flats and unbroken ice.
(Add) R301.2.1.4.3 Exposure categories. An exposure category shall be determined in accordance
with the following:
Exposure B. For buildings with a mean roof height of less than or equal to 30 feet (9144 m
Exposure B shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness
prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (457 m). For buildings with a m
roof height greater than 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where Surface Roughnes
prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 2,600 feet (792 m) or 20 times the heigh
the building, whichever is greater.
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Eastford |
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Bethlehem |
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Old Saybrook |
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Westbrook |
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Prospect |
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East Granby |
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Ridgefield |
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New Canaan |
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New Fairfield |
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Bethany |
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Danbury |
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Darien |
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Lebanon |
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New Hartford |
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Willington |
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Stafford |
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Bridgewater |
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Berlin |
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Madison |
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Colchester |
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New Britain |
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Cornwall |
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Bozrah |
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Fairfield |
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(Add) 111.6 Certificate of approval. The building official shall issue a certificate of approval indic
substantial compliance with the requirements of this code for all completed work that requires a buil
permit but does not require a certificate of occupancy. Such work shall include, but not be limited to: fe
greater than 7 feet (2134 mm) in height; retaining walls greater than 3 feet (914 mm) in height; d
garages; swimming pools; basements and attics converted to habitable space; and electrical, plumbing,
mechanical repairs or alterations. No certificate of approval shall be issued for work subject to the zo
regulations of a municipality without certification in writing by the official charged with the enforce
of such regulations that the work is in conformity with such regulations or is a valid nonconforming
under such regulations. |
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304.2.1 or 304.2.2.
Exception: Pools located in riverine flood hazard areas which are outside of designated flood
(Amd) 305.1.1 Construction fencing required. A temporary enclosure shall be installed for in gr
swimming pools and spas from the time that construction occurs up to the time that the permanent b
is completed. The temporary enclosure shall be a minimum of 4 feet (1219) in height, shall hav
openings that will allow passage of a 4-inch (102 mm) sphere and shall be equipped with a positive latc
device on any openings.
(Amd) 305.2.9 Clear Zone. The required barrier height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the
barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally from the outside of the required
barrier, free of structures, equipment or similar objects.
(Amd) 305.6 Natural barriers. In the case where the pool or spa area abuts the edge of a lake or
natural body of water, public access is not permitted or allowed along the shoreline, and required ba
extend to and beyond the water’s edge not less than 18 inches (457 mm), a barrier is not required bet
the natural body of water shoreline and the pool or spa when approved by the State Building Inspecto |
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(Amd) 305.7 Natural topography. Natural topography that prevents direct access to the pool or spa
shall include but not be limited to mountains and natural rock formations. A natural barrier approv
the State Building Inspector shall be acceptable provided that the degree of protection is not less tha
protection afforded by the requirements of Sections 305.2 through 305.5.
(Del) SECTION 306 DECKS. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) 307.1.2 Colors and finishes. Delete section and subsections in their entirety.
(Del) 307.2.4 Surface conditions. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) SECTION 308 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. Delete section in its entirety.
(Amd) 311.3 Water velocity. The water velocity in suction and return piping For residential pools and
shall not exceed 8 fps (2.4 mps). All water velocity calculations shall be based on the design flow
specified for each recirculation system.
(Del) 311.6 Pressure or vacuum gauge. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) 311.7 Flow measurement. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) 313.7 Emergency shutoff switch. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) SECTION 318 WATER SUPPLY. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) SECTION 319 SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. Delete section in its entirety.
(Del) 321.2 Artificial lighting required. Delete section and subsections in its entirety.
(Del) 321.3 Emergency illumination. Delete section in its entirety. |
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3103.5.5.4 shall comply with the structural stability requirements of that section.
(Add) 3103.5.4 Location. Tents or membrane structures shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 m
lot lines, buildings, other tents or membrane structures, parked vehicles, or internal combustion eng
For the purpose of determining required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be considered as
of the temporary membrane structure or tent.
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318a, 29-318b and 29-318c of the Connecticut General Statutes, and the regulations adopted b
Commissioner of Consumer Protection under authority of section 29-318c of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes.
CHAPTER 29 – PLUMBING SYSTEMS
(Amd) 2901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the International Plumbing Code shall gover
design, construction, erection and installation of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and sys
used in buildings and structures covered by this code. Toilet and bathing rooms shall be construct
accordance with Section 1210. The International Plumbing Code shall govern the use and maintenan
plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems. The International Existing Building Code
the International Plumbing Code shall govern the alteration, repair, relocation, replacement and add
of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems.
(Add) 2901.2 Private sewage disposal systems. Private sewage disposal systems shall be designed
installed in accordance with the Public Health Code adopted under authority of section 19a-36 o
Connecticut General Statutes. Approval of such systems shall be by the local authority having jurisdic
When such approval is required by the local authority having jurisdiction, written proof of such appr
shall be submitted to the building official prior to issuance of a building permit. |
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(Amd) 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided in the minimum nu
shown in Table 2902.1 based on the actual use of the building or space. Uses not shown in Table 2
shall be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants shall be determin
this code. |
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333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(Amd) UL/CSA 60335-2-40—2019
Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Requirements for Motor-compress
M1402.1, M1412.1, M1413.1, M2006.1 |
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Yes
Killingworth |
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Yes
South Windsor |
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Yes
Southington |
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Yes
Torrington |
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Yes
East Haddam |
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Yes
Bloomfield |
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Yes
Burlington |
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Yes
Waterford |
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Yes
Cheshire |
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Yes
Stonington |
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Yes
Pomfret |
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Yes
Hebron |
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Yes
Plymouth |
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Yes
Salem |
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Beacon Falls |
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Yes
Wilton |
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Yes
Woodbridge |
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Yes
Marlborough |
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Yes
Greenwich |
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Yes
Hartford |
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Yes
Franklin |
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Yes
Essex |
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Yes
Thomaston |
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Yes
Wolcott |
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Yes
Enfield |
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Yes
Chaplin |
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Yes
Woodstock |
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Yes
West Hartford |
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Yes
Brookfield |
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Yes
Middlefield |
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Yes
Stamford |
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Yes
Avon |
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Yes
Barkamsted |
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Yes
Canaan |
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Somers |
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37d of the Connecticut General Statutes:
(a) Any person engaged in the installation of an irrigation system or other physical connection
between the distribution system of a public water supply system and any other water system s
notify the water company servicing the property or building of such installation and shall be
subject to all applicable rules and regulations of such water company. For purposes of this
section, "water company" has the same meaning as provided in section 25-32a of the Connec
General Statutes.
(b) When a permit application is filed with the local building inspector of any municipality
concerning any project that includes a change of use or installation of fixtures or facilities in
building that may affect the performance of, or require the installation of, a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer, a double check valve assembly or a pressure vacuum breaker, t |
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polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked
polyethylene
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4. Where a carbon monoxide detector is provided in an approved location between openings
private garage and dwelling units or sleeping units.
(Amd) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide detection systems shall be provided i
locations specified in Sections 915.2.3.1 and 915.2.3.2.
Exception: Group E rooms with cooking appliances, laboratories and maintenance spaces.
(Add) 915.2.3.1 Locations. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be located as follows: |
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4. Where a two-story building or facility has one story or mezzanine with an occupant load of fi
fewer persons that does not contain public use space, that story or mezzanine shall not be req
to be connected by an accessible route to the story above or below.
(Add) 1105.1.1.1 Automatic entrances. Where controls for automatic doors are provided, they shall
an accessible location within 10 feet of the entrance.
(Add) 1105.1.1.2 Primary entrances. Pursuant to section 29-270a of the Connecticut General Statut
least one primary entrance to any covered mall building, anchor store or retail business (Group M)
more than 50,000 square feet of floor space shall be equipped with an automatically operating door or d
in sequence, installed in accordance with applicable provisions of this code.
Exception: Nothing in this section shall require the installation of an automatically operating do
a primary entrance which is open and unobstructed by any door during the hours that the retail busi
is open to the public.
(Add) 1106.2.1 Automobile accessible parking spaces. Pursuant to subsection (h) of section 14-25
the Connecticut General Statutes, parking spaces for passenger motor vehicles designated for persons
are blind and persons with disabilities shall be as near as possible to a building entrance or walkway
shall be 15 feet wide, including 5 feet of cross hatch. |
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4 dwelling or sleeping units are being added, the requirements of Section 1108 for Type B units and Ch |
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4.
Inspect Shear Walls and Diaphragms
a.
Panel grade and thicknessb
X
b.
Fastener size, length and spacing
X
c.
Framing member sizes at panel edges
X
d.
Blocking at panel edges
X
e.
Field gluing
X
f.
High-load diaphragms
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4. The footing for the grade-level termination of stairs or ramps attached to decks or landings, wh
the deck or landing is supported by a dwelling or not, shall only be required to be placed at lea
inches (305 mm) below the undisturbed ground surface in accordance with Section R403.1.4.
(Add) R404.4.1 Guards. Retaining walls with a difference in height between the finished grade at th
of the wall and the finished grade at the bottom of the wall that is greater than 4 feet (1219 mm) sha
provided with guards complying with Sections R312.1.2 and R312.1.3 where there is a walking sur
parking lot or driveway on the high side located closer than 2 feet (610 mm) to nearest side of the reta
wall. For the purpose of this section, grass, planting beds or landscaped areas shall not be a walking sur
(Add) R404.6 Deep foundations. Deep foundations shall comply with the requirements set forth in Se |
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4. Habitable basements without sleeping rooms are not required to have emergency escape and re
openings when they are provided with two remote, code-compliant stairways.
(Amd) R311.3.1 Floor elevations at the required egress doors. Landings or finished floors at the req
egress door shall not be more than 1½ inches (38 mm) lower than the top of the threshold.
Exception: The landing or floor on the exterior side shall not be more than 8¼ inches (209.5
below the top of the threshold provided the door does not swing over the landing or the floor.
Where exterior landings or floors serving the required egress door are not at grade, they shall be prov
with access to grade by means of a ramp in accordance with Section R311.8 or a stairway in accord
with Section R311.7.
(Amd) R311.3.2 Floor elevations for other exterior doors. Doors other than the required egress
shall be provided with landings or floors not more than 8¼ inches (209.5 mm) below the top o
threshold.
Exception: A landing is not required where a stairway of three or fewer risers, including the top
from the dwelling to the top tread, is located on the exterior side of the door, provided the door
not swing over the stairway. |
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4. Where parking is provided within or beneath a building, accessible parking spaces shall als
provided within or beneath the building.
Exception: Private parking garages within or beneath the building that contain no more than
parking spaces, that are reserved for the exclusive use of a specific dwelling unit and are dir
accessed from that dwelling unit are not required to be accessible.
(Amd) 1106.6 Van spaces. For every six or fraction of six accessible parking spaces, at least one sha
a van-accessible parking space. Each public parking garage or terminal shall have a minimum of two
accessible parking spaces complying with this section.
Exception: In Group U private garages that serve R-2 and R-3 occupancies, van-accessible sp
shall be permitted to have vehicular routes, entrances, parking spaces and access aisles with a mini
vertical clearance of 7 feet (2134 mm).
(Add) 1106.6.1 Van accessible parking spaces. Pursuant to subsection (h) of section 14-253a o
Connecticut General Statutes, parking spaces for passenger vans designated for persons who are blind
persons with disabilities shall be as near as possible to a building entrance or walkway and shall be 16
wide, including 8 feet of cross hatch. |
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4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18
L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. |
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4. Containing 150,000 square feet of total gross floor area;
Exception: For Group S (Storage) the limit shall be 250,000 total gross square feet. |
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4. Within sleeping units of Group I occupancies. |
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4. Exit access stairways connecting the first and second floors of Group R-1 bed and brea
establishments. Stairways connecting the second and third floors in such occupancies sha
enclosed with fire separation assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1
Stairways connecting the basement and the first floor occupancies shall be enclosed with
partitions having a fire-resistance rating of not less than ½ hour with 20-minute fire-resist
rated door assemblies. Fire-resistance assemblies at stairways in Group R-1 bed and brea
establishments shall not be required to be supported by fire-resistance-rated construction. |
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4. The tank, appurtenances, and piping shall be made safe by either purging them of flammable v
or inerting the potential explosive atmosphere. Confirmation that the atmosphere in the tank is
shall be by testing of the atmosphere using a combustible gas indicator if purging, or an ox
meter if inerting, at intervals in accordance with written procedures. |
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4. If treated, the date the fabric or material was last treated with flame-retardant solution, the
name or kind of chemical used in treatment, name of person or firm treating the fabric or mat
and name of testing agency and test standard by which the fabric or material was tested. |
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4. Exterior or interior terminations for continuous ventilation systems shall be closed or sealed. |
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4. For occupancies in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments, level guards shall be not
than 36 inches (914 mm) high, measured vertically above the adjacent walking surface. |
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4. Buildings or structures that are capable of supporting the design snow loads, including snow
effects, as required by the International Building Code for new structures. A statement fr
professional engineer shall be provided as confirmation of this exception.
(Amd) 304.2 Snow loads on adjacent buildings. If an alteration or addition is located within 20 feet (
m) of an adjacent existing building, and the alteration or addition exceeds the height of the adja
existing building, a statement from a professional engineer confirming compliance with one or mor
the following shall be provided: |
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4. That has a maximum of three stories in height and does not contain a mixed occupancy.
(Add) HOTEL. Any building containing six or more guestrooms, intended or designed to be used, or w
are used, rented or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
(Amd) HURRICANE-PRONE REGIONS. Areas within municipalities as tabulated in Appendix P. |
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Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-
PEX) pipe smaller than 1 inch |
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4. Outdoor sports facility lighting of the participant sport area. |
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4. Beams and girders spaced apart not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in clear finished width
project not more than 78 inches (1981 mm) from the finished floor.
(Amd) R309.1 Floor surface. Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material.
area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the move
of liquids to an approved drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway.
Exception: Detached garages that are separated from the dwelling by a minimum distance of 10
(3048 mm).
(Amd) R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue openings required. Habitable spaces located w
basements, habitable spaces located in attics and every sleeping room shall have not less than one oper
emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements and attics contain one or more sleeping ro
emergency egress and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be req
in adjoining habitable areas of the basement or attic. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall
directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.
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4. Thermal factor, Ct. |
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4. Horizontal additions containing a newly introduced Group R occupancy that are added to exi
buildings shall be required to have an automatic sprinkler system installed in the addition o
the addition is completely separated from the existing building by fire barriers with a minimu
hour fire-resistance rating. |
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4. Accessible entrances where not all entrances are accessible. |
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4. Accessible parking complying with Section 1106 of the International Building Code, where pa
is being provided. |
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4. Throughout stories below the level of exit discharge where such stories have an area excee |
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4. So as to protect the potable water supply in accordance with Section P2902. |
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Polypropylene (PP) pipe or tubing (1 inch and smaller) |
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4. Where no more than one urinal is provided in a toilet room or bathing room, the urinal i
required to be accessible. |
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4. That is a maximum of three stories in height and does not contain a mixed occupancy.
(Add) 310.2.1.1 Kitchens in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. Kitchens in Group R-
and breakfast establishments shall be separated by ½-hour-rated fire separation assemblies.
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4. The material is composed of materials that, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a f
spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when test
accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723 and are of such composition that all surfaces
would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame sp
index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when test
accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723.
(Amd) REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is registered or licensed b
Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to chapters 390, 391, 396 or 396a of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes to practice the individual’s respective design profession and acting within the scope of his o
license and practice discipline.
CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
(Amd) 301.1 Scope. Except as may be otherwise regulated by Chapters 540 and 541 of the Connec
General Statutes, or regulations of other state agencies, this chapter shall govern the approval
installation of all equipment and appliances that comprise parts of the building mechanical sys
regulated by this code in accordance with Section 101.2.
(Amd) 301.6 Gas. The International Fuel Gas Code is not adopted by the state of Connecticut.
references to the International Fuel Gas Code within the body of this code shall be considered refere
to requirements of NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code and N |
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4. In areas that are not open to the public within occupancies in Group I-3, F, H or S, an
alternating tread devices and ships ladders, guards shall not have openings which allow pas
of a sphere 21 inches (533 mm) in diameter. |
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Stainless steel drainage systems |
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4. Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping contained within any heating or cooling equipment regu
by Chapters 18 to 24, inclusive, of this code. |
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4. All habitable, enclosed usable areas and closets shall be sprinklered, |
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4. A fabricator of cold-formed steel trusses certified by the Structural Building Components Res
Institute (SBCRI) TPI Third Party Quality Assurance Program. |
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Aluminum pipe and tubing |
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4. Changes in room floor elevations of three or fewer risers within dwelling units and sleeping uni
Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments and Groups R-2 and R-3 occupancies do not re
handrails. |
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4. Aisle stairs in assembly seating areas where the stair pitch or slope is set, for sightline reason
the slope of the adjacent seating area in accordance with Section 1029.13. |
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PEX tubing 1 inch and smaller |
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4. Storm shelters are not required to comply with this section where the shelter is construct
accordance with ICC 500. |
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4. AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Fa
Dwellings (AISI S230). |
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Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AL-
PEX) pipe smaller than 1 inch |
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Steel pipe |
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4. Enclosed elevator lobby separation as required by Section 3006.2. |
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Lead pipe
Continuous
PB pipe or tubing |
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Copper or copper-alloy pipe |
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Polypropylene (PP) pipe or tubing, 1 inch and smaller |
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4. In other existing buildings and structures only if the State Building Inspector approves
installation.
Lifts shall comply with ICC A117.1 and shall be installed in accordance with ASME A18.1. Li
use/limited application elevators shall comply with ICC A117.1 and shall be installed in accordance
the Connecticut Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators adopted under authority of section 29-192 o
Connecticut General Statutes.
(Amd) 306.7.10.1 Accessible dwelling or sleeping units. Where Group I-1, I-2, I-3, R-1, R-2 or
dwelling or sleeping units are being altered or added, the requirements of Section 1108 for Accessible
and Chapter 9 for visible alarms of the International Building Code apply only to the quantity of s
being altered or added.
(Amd) 306.7.10.2 Type A dwelling or sleeping units. Where more than 20 Group R-2 dwelling or slee
units are being altered or added, the requirements of Section 1108 for Type A units and Chapter 9 for vi
alarms of the International Building Code apply only to the quantity of spaces being added or altered.
(Amd) 306.7.10.3 Type B dwelling or sleeping units. Where four or more Group I-1, I-2, R-2, R-3, |
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4. Erected on solid rock.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent.
Exceptions: |
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AL-PEX) pipe smaller than 1 inch |
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4. Group I-4 occupancies. In Group I-4 occupancies, emergency escape and rescue openings sha
provided in every room or space greater than 250 square feet normally subject to client occupa
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4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this |
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4. Generator rooms. |
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4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volt
not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy. |
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4. The contractor is permitted to employ the approved agencies for the verification of the temp
installation restraint/bracing required for cold-formed steel trusses in Section 1705.2.4 and m
plate connected wood trusses in Section 1705.5.2.
(Amd) 1704.2.4 Report requirement. Approved agencies shall keep records of special inspections
tests. The approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to the building officia
to the registered design professional in responsible charge. Reports shall indicate that work inspect
tested was or was not completed in conformance to approved construction documents. Discrepancies
be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If they are not corrected
discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the building official and to the registered d
professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final repo
inspections documenting completion of all required special inspections and tests and correction of
discrepancies noted in the inspections or tests shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the certifica
occupancy. Interim reports shall be submitted periodically at the frequency agreed upon by the p
applicant and the building official prior to the start of work. |
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4. Retaining walls that are not higher than 3 feet (914 mm) measured from finished grade at the bo
of the wall to finished grade at the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impoun
Class I, II or III-A liquids. |
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4. The tent shall not be used when winds are in excess of 35 mph. |
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4. The name and version of the compliance software tool. |
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CPVC ≤ 1-inch pipe or tubing |
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(Amd) R311.7.1 Width. Stairways shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in clear width at all p
above the permitted handrail height and below the required headroom height. The clear width of stair
at and below the handrail height, including treads and landings, shall not be less than 31½ inches
mm) where a handrail is installed on one side and 27 inches (686 mm) where handrails are provide
both sides.
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(Add) 1106.6.1.1 Van access clearance. Pursuant to subsection (i) of section 14-253a of the Connec
General Statutes, each public parking garage or terminal shall have 8 feet 2 inches vertical clearance
primary entrance and along the route to at least two parking spaces for passenger vans that confor |
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(Amd) 1106.3 Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in G
I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies in accordance with Items 1 through 4 of this section, as applic |
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Vernon |
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Yes
Redding |
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Yes
Tolland |
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Yes
Easton |
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North Branford |
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Portland |
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404.2.6 of ICC/ANSI A117.1.
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410 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which have been classified as such in the State Register of His
Places as long as the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-259 of the Connecticut General Statute
adhered to and provided that such exemptions shall not affect the safe design, use or construction of
property.
(Add) 102.9.1 Health Department regulations. Pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, no person shall construct, substantially alter or reconstruct a public pool until the constru
documents and water discharge provisions have been approved by the Department of Public Healt
accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statut
Exception: Swimming pools accessory to owner-occupied, detached one-, or two- fa
residences and swimming pools accessory to a single one-family townhouse where the po
intended to be used exclusively by the owner and invited guests.
(Del) SECTION 103 CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R103 of the 2021 International Reside
Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Code Compliance Agenc |
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410 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which have been classified as such in the State Register of His
Places, as long as the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-259 of the Connecticut General Sta
are adhered to and provided such exemptions shall not affect the safe design, use or construction of
property.
(Del) SECTION 103 – CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY. Delete in its entirety and refer to Sectio
of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Co
Enforcement Agency.
(Del) SECTION 104 – DUTIES AND POWERS OF CODE OFFICIAL. Delete in its entirety and
to Section 104 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Bui
Code – Duties and Powers of Building Official. |
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(Del) SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF CODE OFFICIAL. Delete in its entirety and
to Section 104 of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R104 of the 2021 Internat
Residential Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Duties and Po
of the Building Official.
(Del) SECTION 105 PERMITS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 105 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion or Section R105 of the 2021 International Residential Code portion, as applic
of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Permits.
(Del) SECTION 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section
of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R106 of the 2021 International Reside
Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Construction Documents.
(Del) SECTION 107 NOTICE OF APPROVAL Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 111.6 o |
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427.2 shall not exceed 30,000 square feet (2787 m²) with no dimension exceeding 300 feet (91 m).
(Add) 429.3 Carbon monoxide detectors. Pursuant to section 29-292 of the Connecticut General Stat
carbon monoxide detection shall be provided as required by Section 915.
CHAPTER 5 - GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
(Add) 504.5 Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments. The height limitation for exi
unsprinklered buildings of Type VB construction undergoing a change of occupancy from detached
and two-family dwellings to Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments shall be increased by 5 feet (
mm) from the value in Table 504.3 and one story from the value in Table 504.4 where 1-hour fire-resist
rated assemblies are constructed between the second and third floors. The structural members suppo
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PP < 1-inch pipe or tubing |
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Lead pipe
Continuous
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pipe |
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CPVC pipe or tubing (1 inch in diameter and smaller) |
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4c
PVC pipe |
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4d
Polypropylene (PP) pipe or tubing, 1 inch and smaller |
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PVC pipe |
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5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18
L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. |
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5. International Building Code.
(Amd) TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA |
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5. Fire barrier. |
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5.
Inspect Metal-Plate Connected Wood Trusses
a.
Temporary installation restraint/bracing for truss
spanning 60 feet or more
b.
Permanent individual truss member restraint/
bracing for trusses with an overall height of 60
inches or greater
c.
Multi-ply truss connections
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Copper or copper-alloy pipe |
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5. Accessible check-out aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, sha
above the check-out aisle in the same location as the check-out aisle number or type of chec
identification. |
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5. Toilet rooms or bathing rooms that are part of critical care or intensive care patient sleeping r
serving Accessible units are not required to be accessible. |
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5. In Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments; in Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling
in Group R-2 occupancies; and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group
occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies; the maximum
height shall be 8 ¼ inches (209.5 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229
the minimum winder tread depth at the walkline shall be 10 inches (254 mm); and the mini
winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than ¾ inch (19.1 mm) bu
more than 1 ¼ inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the t
depth is less than 11 inches (279 mm). |
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5. Access to the tank shall be made by careful excavation to the top of the tank. |
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5. An anemometer shall be installed on the tent and the tent shall be provided
signage stating that the tent should be evacuated if winds exceed 35 mph. |
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5 p.m., except that in the case of an emergency he shall have the right of entry at any time, if such ent
necessary in the interest of public safety. Pursuant to section 29-393 of the Connecticut General Stat
on receipt of information from the local fire marshal or from any other authentic source that any buil
in his jurisdiction, due to lack of exit facilities, fire, deterioration, catastrophe or other cause, is in
condition as to be a hazard to any person or persons, the building official or his assistant shall immedi
make inspection.
(Amd) R104.10 Modifications. Modifications, variations, or exemptions from and approval of equiv
or alternative compliance with the requirements of this code shall be in accordance with the provisio
Sections 104.10.1 to 104.10.4, inclusive.
(Del) R104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. Delete and substitute the following: |
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5. State the valuation of the proposed work. |
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5. Documentation of all inputs entered into the software used to produce the results fo
reference design and/or the rated home. |
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5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps and fuses or the connection of appr
portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Gas: |
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5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equip
unsafe. |
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5. If untreated, a statement that no treatment was applied when the fabric or material me
requirements of Section 3102.3.1.2.
(Add) 3102.3.1.4 Certificate. The certificate required by Section 3102.3.1.2 shall contain all o
information specified in Section 3102.3.1.3.
(Add) 3102.9 Spot lighting. Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all combu
construction located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of such equipment shall be protected with appr
noncombustible insulation not less than 9¼ inches (235 mm) thick.
(Add) 3102.10 Heating and cooking equipment. Heating and cooking equipment shall be in accord
with Section 3104.15 of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 3102.11 LP-gas. The storage, handling and use of LP-gas and LP-gas equipment shall
accordance with Section 3104.16 of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 3102.12 Flammable and combustible liquids. The use of flammable-fuel-fired equipment sh
in accordance with Section 3104.17 of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
(Add) 3102.13 Separation of generators. Generators and other internal combustion power sources
be separated from tents or membrane structures by a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) and shall be iso
from contact with the public by fencing, enclosure or other approved means. |
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5. Within individual dwelling and sleeping units in Groups R-2 and R-3, where the buildi
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Se |
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5. Public restrooms with an area greater than 300 square feet (27.87 m2). |
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5. So that air intake opening locations are in accordance with Section R303.5.1.
CHAPTER 15 – EXHAUST SYTEMS
(Amd) M1502.4.2 Duct installation. Exhaust ducts shall be supported at intervals not to exceed 12
(3658 mm) and shall be secured in place. The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining du
fitting in the direction of airflow. Exhaust duct joints shall be sealed in accordance with Section M160
and shall be mechanically fastened. Ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners that prot
more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) into the inside of the duct. Where dryer exhaust ducts are enclosed in w
ceiling cavities, such cavities shall allow the installation of the duct without deformation.
Exception: Manufactured oval duct with an equivalent diameter of 4 inches (102 mm) sha
allowed.
CHAPTER 19 – SPECIAL APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
(Amd) M1904.1 Installation. Gaseous hydrogen shall be installed in accordance with the appli
requirements of Sections M1307.4 and M1903.1 and the 2021 International Building Code portion o |
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5. At least one accessible passenger loading zone, when loading zones are provided. |
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5. Heating and cooling systems, where installed at the time of the test, shall be turned off. |
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5. Where a platform lift is in a stationary position and the floor of the platform lift serves as the upp
landing of a stairway, handrails shall not be required on the stairway, provided that all of the
following criteria are met: |
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5. If untreated, a statement that no treatment was applied when the fabric or material me
requirements of Section 3103.5.7.2.
(Add) 3103.5.7.2 Certificate. The certificate required by Section 3103.5.7 shall contain all of the
information specified in Section 3103.5.7.1. |
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5. The guard height in assembly seating areas shall comply with Section 1030.17 as applicable. |
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5. Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium complying with the provisions of Section 4 |
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5. Slope factor(s), Cs. |
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5. A fabricator of wood trusses certified by the SBCRI TPI Third Party Quality Assurance Prog |
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5. Egress balconies as required by Section 1019.2.
(Amd) 712.1.3 Escalator and stairway openings. Where a building is equipped throughout wit
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, vertical openings for escalato
stairways which are not a portion of the means of egress shall be permitted where protected in accord
with Section 712.1.3.1 or 712.1.3.2.
(Amd) 712.1.3.1 Opening size. Protection by a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers in accord
with NFPA 13 shall be permitted where the area of the vertical opening between stories does not ex
twice the horizontal projected area of the escalator or stairway. In other than Groups B and M,
application is limited to openings that do not connect more than four stories.
CHAPTER 9 – FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
(Amd) 903.1.1 Alternative protection. In any occupancy where the character of fuel for fire is such
extinguishment or control of fire is accomplished by a type of alternative automatic extinguishing sy
complying with Section 904, such system shall be permitted in lieu of an automatic sprinkler system,
shall be installed in accordance with the applicable standard and approved by the code official.
(Amd) 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas contai
Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-2 occupancy to and includin
levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: |
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5. In assembly seating areas, guards required at the end of aisles in accordance with Se |
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5. Facilities with more than eight residents shall be treated as two-family dwellings with rega
water supply, and |
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5. In Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments when illumination of the means of egre
initiated upon initiation of a fire alarm.
(Add) 1008.2.4 Arrangement of illumination. Required illumination shall be arranged so that the fa
of any single lamp does not result in an illumination level of less than 0.2 foot-candle (2.15 lux) at the
level.
(Amd) 1008.3.3 Rooms and spaces. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical sy
shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas: |
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5. Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches (762
above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below. |
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(Add) R104.10.1 Connecticut State Building Code. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-254 o
Connecticut General Statutes, the State Building Inspector may grant modifications, variation
exemptions from, or approve equivalent or alternative compliance with, the Connecticut State Buil
Code where strict compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code would entail practical diffi
or unnecessary hardship, or is otherwise adjudged unwarranted, provided the intent of the law sha
observed and public welfare and safety be assured. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the
Building Inspector may appeal to the Codes and Standards Committee not later than 30 days after ma
of the decision.
(Add) R104.10.1.1 Action on application. The application for modification, variation, exemption f
or approval of equivalent or alternative compliance with the requirements of the Connecticut State Buil
Code shall be made on a form supplied by the State Building Inspector, which shall be submitted b
applicant to the building official. Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-254 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, any such application received by a building official shall be forwarded to the State Buil
Inspector within 15 business days of receipt by such building official. The application shall includ
building official’s comments on the merits of the application, and shall be signed by the building offic |
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(Amd) 3103.1 General. The provisions of Sections 3103.1 through 3103.4 shall apply to structures er
for a period of less than 180 days. Special event structures, tents, umbrella structures and other mem
structures erected for a period of less than 180 days shall comply with Section 3103.5. Those erected
longer period of time shall comply with the applicable sections of this code.
(Amd) 3103.1.2 Permit required. Temporary structures that cover an area greater than 400 square fee
m2), including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance that are us
intended to be used for the gathering together of 25 or more persons, shall not be erected, operat
maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the building official.
(Add) 3103.1.3 Outdoor assembly event. For the purposes of this section, an outdoor assembly event
include a circus, carnival, tent show, theater, skating rink, dance hall or other place of assembly in or u
which persons gather for any purpose.
(Add) 3103.5 Tents and other membrane structures. All temporary tents and membrane structures
comply with this section.
(Add) 3103.5.1 Permit required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 s
feet (37 m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit
the building official.
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5.1. Each dwelling unit has a direct independent exit to grade. |
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5.1. The stairway contains not more than two risers. |
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5.1. One means of egress and one emergency escape and rescue opening. |
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5.2. Two means of egress. |
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5.2. The exit(s) and dwelling units are separated from any nonresidential occupancy by a mini |
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5.2. A handhold, positioned horizontally or vertically, is located on one side of the stairway adja
to the top landing. |
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5.3. The handhold is located not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 42 inches (1067
above the bottom landing of the stairway. |
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5.3. The nonresidential occupancy is protected by an automatic fire detection and alarm sy
with notification in the dwelling unit(s).
The use of any exceptions in this section shall not negate the requirements of Chapter 10.
(Amd) 903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3
be permitted in a Group R-4 care facility with 16 or fewer residents when all of the following condi
are met: |
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5.4. The handhold gripping surface complies with Section 1014.3, and is not less than 4.5 inches
mm) in length.
(Add) 1013.1.1 Accessible exits. Where exit signs are required by Section 1013.1 of this code, acces
exit doors at the level of exit discharge that lead directly to accessible paths of exit discharge
additionally be marked by the International Symbol of Accessibility. Such symbol shall be not less th
inches (152 mm) high and shall be incorporated into the required exit sign or shall be located dir
adjacent to it. Such symbol shall meet the requirements of Section 1013.
(Amd) 1013.2 Low-level exit signs. Where exit signs are required from a room or space in Group
occupancies, Group I-2 occupancies and Group R-2 occupancies by Section 1013.1, additional low-l
exit signs shall be provided at doors within exit access corridors serving guestrooms in Group
occupancies, patient and client sleeping areas of Group I-2 occupancies, and sleeping areas and dwe
units in Group R-2 occupancies and shall comply with Section 1013.5.
The bottom of the sign shall be not less than 10 inches (254 mm) nor more than 12 inches (305 mm) a
the floor level. The sign shall be flush mounted to the door or wall on the same plane as the door. W
mounted on the wall, the edge of the sign shall be within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door frame on the l
side.
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(Amd) 1014.9 Intermediate handrails. Stairways shall have intermediate handrails located in su
manner that all portions of the stairway width exceeding 75 inches (1905 mm) required for egress cap
are within 30 inches (762 mm) of a handrail. On monumental stairs, handrails shall be located alon
most direct path of egress travel. |
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5013, ASSE 5015, ASSE 5020, ASSE 5047, ASSE 5048, ASSE 5052, ASSE 5056, CSA B64.10 or
B64.10.1.
(Add) 312.10.2.1 Testing devices. Testing of devices shall be in accordance with section 19-13-B3
the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(Add) 314.1.2 Neutralization. Liquid combustion by-products of condensing appliances shal
neutralized prior to being discharged.
CHAPTER 4 – FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
(Amd) 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided in the minimum nu
shown in Table 403.1, based on the actual use of the building or space. Uses not shown in Table 403.1
be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants shall be determin
accordance with the International Building Code.
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517.16.
(2) Sizing. Equipment grounding conductors and equipment bonding jumpers shall be sized in accord
with 250.122.
(Amd) 525.5 Overhead Conductor Clearances. Add the following exception to (B)(2):
(Add) Exception: Tents erected and dismantled under the supervision of a licensed electrician or
person approved by the authority having jurisdiction may be placed within the 15 feet (4.5 m) s
provided the finished height of the tent is a minimum of 10 feet (3.0 m) below the conductors.
CHAPTER 6 – SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
(Del) 680.4 Inspections After Installation. Delete in its entirety without substitution.
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58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as incorporated in the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code an |
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58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted in the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and the
Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. These requirements apply to liquid petroleum storage systems
piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances, the install
and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories as covered by this
(Add) 101.9 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. References to the International Fire Code withi
body of the model document shall be considered to be references to the 2022 Connecticut State Fire S
Code.
(Add) 101.10 Means of egress. In addition to the requirements of this code, means of egress in exi
buildings shall meet the requirements of the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code for the prop
occupancy. |
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58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted in the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety and
Connecticut State Fire Prevention Codes. These requirements apply to liquid petroleum storage syst
gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances,
installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories as cov
by this code.
(Add) 101.2.2 Electrical. The provisions of the 2020 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall app
the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, applia
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
(Amd) 102.6 Historic buildings. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connecticut General Stat
exemptions may be granted to the provisions of this code for historic structures, as described in sectio |
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58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
(Add) R101.4.2 Private sewage disposal. The International Private Sewage Disposal Code is not ado
by the state of Connecticut. Private sewage disposal systems shall be designed and installed in accord
with the Public Health Code adopted under authority of section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Stat
Any reference to the International Private Sewage Disposal Code within the body of this code sha
deemed a reference to the regulations adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, known as the Public Health Code.
(Add) R101.4.3 Property maintenance. The International Property Maintenance Code is not adopt
the state of Connecticut. Property maintenance shall be in accordance with the requirements of this co
the requirements of local property maintenance codes when such codes are adopted by the town, ci
borough. References to the International Property Maintenance Code found within the body of the
document shall be considered null and void. |
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58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted in the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and the
Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. These requirements apply to liquid petroleum storage systems
piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances, the install
and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances, and related accessories as covered by this
(Amd) 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply to
installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems (including equipment, applia
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances) where such systems are connected to a water or sewage system a
all aspects of a medical gas system. The International Private Sewage Disposal Code is not adopted b
state of Connecticut. Any reference to the International Private Sewage Disposal Code within the bo
this code shall be deemed a reference to the regulations adopted pursuant to section 19a-36 of
Connecticut General Statutes, known as the Public Health Code. |
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(Amd) 101.4.4 Property maintenance. The International Property Maintenance Code is not adopte
the state of Connecticut. Property maintenance shall be in accordance with the requirements of this
and the applicable provisions of the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and the 2022 Connec
State Fire Prevention Code. All references to the International Property Maintenance Code found w
the body of the model document shall be considered null and void.
(Add) 101.4.5.1 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. References to the International Fire Code w
the body of the model documents shall be considered to be references to the 2022 Connecticut State
Safety Code.
(Add) 101.4.8 Electrical. The provisions of the 2020 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall app
the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, applia
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. |
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5990).
(Del) 304.3.1 Circular Space. Delete section, subsections, and figures and replace with the followin
(Add) 304.3.1 Circular Space. The turning space shall be a circular space with a 60-inch (1525
minimum diameter. The turning space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying |
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6. The sprinkler system is provided with valve supervision by one of the following methods: |
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6. Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms and single-occupancy toilet rooms. |
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6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work not invol
structural changes or alterations. |
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6. A fabricator of structural timber components and assemblies certified by the American Institu
Timber Construction’s Certified Fabricator Program.
At the completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance t
owner or the owner’s authorized agent for submittal to the building official as specified in Section 1
stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved construction documents.
(Amd) 1705.2.4 Cold-formed steel trusses. Where a cold-formed steel truss has an overall height
inches (1524 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the permanent individual truss me
restraint/bracing is installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package. Where a cold-fo
steel truss clear span is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the temp
installation restraint/bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing are install
accordance with the approved truss submittal package. |
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6. Means of egress components, other than those within sleeping rooms, of Group R-1 bed
breakfast establishments.
(Add) 1008.3.6 Activation. The emergency means of egress illumination system shall be arrang
provide the required illumination automatically in the event of any interruption of normal lighting d
any of the following: |
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6. Along alternating tread devices and ships ladders, guards whose top rail also serves as a han
shall have height not less than 30 inches (762 mm) and not more than 34 inches (864
measured vertically from the leading edge of the device tread nosing. |
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6. The riser height and tread depth of existing stairways in buildings undergoing addition, altera
repair, relocation or change of occupancy that involve the existing stairways shall be permitt
remain, provided the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the sma
by 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) and the greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not excee
smallest by 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). |
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6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent. |
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6. Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches (762
above adjacent grade, not requiring guards, and not over any basement or story below and
are not part of an accessible route. |
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6. Fire wall.
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6. Within individual dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, guar
the open sides of stairs shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 4⅜ inches
mm) in diameter. |
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6. At least one accessible route connecting accessible parking and accessible passenger loading z
to an accessible entrance. |
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Copper or copper-alloy tubing, 11/2-inch diameter and larger |
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6. Toilet rooms or bathing rooms designed for bariatrics patients are not required to comply wit
toilet room and bathing room requirement in ICC A117.1. The sleeping units served by bari
toilet or bathing rooms shall not count toward the required number of Accessible sleeping uni |
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6. Supply and return registers, where installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
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6. Exit access stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the open parking ga |
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6. Group I (Institutional) use with 150 beds or persons; |
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6. Low voltage landscape lighting. |
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6. An evacuation plan certified by the operator of the tent shall be submitted t
building official as part the permit application. |
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6. All exposed piping, gauging and tank fixtures, and other appurtenances, except the vent, sha
disconnected and removed. |
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6. A certificate indicating that the proposed design has an ERI less than or equal to the approp
score indicated in Section R406.5 when compared to the ERI reference design. The certif
shall document the building component energy specifications that are included in
calculation, including: component level insulation R-values or U-factors; assumed duct sy
and building envelope air leakage testing results; and the type and rated efficienci
proposed heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation, and service water-heating equipment
installed. If on-site renewable energy systems will be installed, the certificate shall repor
type and production size of the proposed system. |
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(Add) 1705.2.5 Cold-formed steel light-frame construction. Special inspections of prefabricated
formed steel light-frame structural elements and assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 170
Special inspections of site-built cold-formed steel light-frame structural elements and assemblies sha
in accordance with this section and Table 1705.2.5.
Exceptions: Special inspections, other than Items 5(a) and 5(b) of Table 1705.2.5, of site-built
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6.1. A single listed control valve that shuts off both domestic and sprinkler system water su
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606.2.3, inclusive.
Exception: Smoke detectors shall not be required where air distribution systems are incapabl
spreading smoke beyond the enclosing walls, floors and ceilings of the room or space in whic
smoke is generated, or where the sole purpose of the air distribution system is to remove air fro
inside of the building to the outside of the building.
CHAPTER 10 - BOILERS, WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
(Add) 1001.1.1 Boilers and water heaters. Boilers and water heaters shall also be governed by
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608.4 and 309.4.
Exception: Controls in Group I-2 long-term health care facilities that provide supervised, ass
bathing shall be permitted to be located outside of the shower compartment.
(Amd) 703.6.3.1 International Symbol of Accessibility. Pursuant to section 29-269c of the Connec
General Statutes, references in this code to the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be deem
mean Connecticut’s symbol of access and shall comply with Figure 703.6.3.1.
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7. Accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all such rooms are accessible. |
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7. Where permitted in Section 1108, in toilet rooms or bathrooms serving Accessible units,
closets designed for assisted toileting shall comply with Section 1110.2.2. |
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7. A plan indicating the location of all ballast and weights shall be submitted t
building official as part of the permit application. Ballast shall be calculate
one of the following:
a. For ballast systems where the tent poles and ballast are connected us
common base plate or similar means, the weight of the ballast provid
each tent pole shall be not less than the following:
For each pole perpendicular to the ridge: Pball = 5wsx (pounds)
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7. At least one accessible toilet room or toilet and bathing facility complying with Section 110
of the International Building Code.
Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards for any of
requirements for a change of group or occupancy, the above items shall conform to the requirements t
maximum extent technically feasible.
Exception: The accessible features listed in Items 1 through 7 of this Section are not required f
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7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or
are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. |
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7. In Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments, guards shall have balusters or ornamental pat
such that a 6-inch-diameter (152 mm) sphere cannot pass through any opening. |
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7. Exit access stairways and ramps serving smoke-protected or open-air assembly seating compl
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7. When a site-specific report is not generated, the proposed design shall be based on the w
case orientation and configuration of the rated home
CHAPTER 5 – EXISTING BUILDINGS
(Amd) R502.3.1 Building envelope. New building envelope assemblies that are part of the addition
comply with Sections R402.1, R402.2, R402.3.1 through R402.3.5 and R402.4.
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7. In Group F occupancies where exit access stairways serve fewer than three stories and
stairways are not open to the public, and where the top of the guard also serves as a handrai
top of the guard shall be not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more than 38 inches (965
measured vertically from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads.
(Amd) 1015.4 Opening limitations. Required guards shall not have openings which allow passage
sphere 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter from the walking surface to the required guard height.
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7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work not invol
new construction, structural changes or alterations. |
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7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are equal to or less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. |
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7. See Section 503.1 of the International Existing Building Code for the replacement
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7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official. |
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7.4-1 of ASCE 7 may be utilized when obstructions that would prevent sliding of snow from the roo
not present.
(Add) 3103.5.5.5.1 Ballast anchoring systems for tents supported only by perimeter poles. B
anchoring systems for tents complying with Section 3103.5.5.4 that are supported only by perimeter
and do not require X-bracing within the plane of the side walls shall be deemed to comply wit
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7.7, 7.8 and 7.9 of ASCE 7, without the 30-pounds-per-square-foot minimum requirement of pf stipula
in Sections 1608.1.1 and 1608.1.2. The minimum snow load outside snow drift regions shall not be
than the balanced flat roof or sloped roof snow load with the 30-pounds-per-square-foot minim
requirement of pf stipulated in Sections 1608.1.1 and 1608.1.2.
(Amd) 1608.2 Ground snow loads. Ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow lo
for roofs shall be as listed in Appendix P.
(Add) 1608.4 Snow loads on adjacent buildings. If a new structure or addition is located within 20
(6.1 m) of an adjacent existing building, and the new structure or addition exceeds the height of
adjacent existing building, a statement from a professional engineer confirming compliance with on
more of the following shall be provided: |
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70, National Electrical Code, for any electric fire pump installed to provide an adequate water supp
minimum operating pressure to a required automatic sprinkler system.
(Amd) 915.1 General. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in new buildings and occupanci
accordance with Sections 915.1.1 through 915.6. When alterations or additions requiring a permit occ
existing buildings, carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in accordance with Section 915.7.
(Amd) 915.1.1 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in the following locat |
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700.3 Tests and Maintenance
(Del) (F) Temporary Source of Power for Maintenance or Repair of the Alternate Source of Po
Delete in its entirety without substitution.
(Amd) 700.7 Signs. Amend (A) as follows:
(Amd) (A) Emergency sources. A sign shall be placed at the service-entrance equipment, at the
location, and on any equipment up to the service entrance-equipment, indicating type and location o
site emergency power sources.
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703.3 of the International Building Code. Fire-resistance-rated floor-ceiling and wall assemblies
extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend to the underside o
roof sheathing. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be supported to the foundation by construction
the same fire-resistance rating as the assembly supported.
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710 and the doorway to the sleeping area hallway from such spaces shall have a minimum 20-minut
resistance rating and be self-closing or automatic-closing.
(Add) 407.14.1.2 Sleeping room walls. All client sleeping room walls separating the sleeping rooms
the hallways and other habitable or occupiable spaces of the building shall be constructed as s
partitions in accordance with Section 710.
(Add) 407.14.1.3 Means of escape. In addition to the means of egress requirements of Chapter 10
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72 hours.
(Amd) R107.3 Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to tempor
supply utilities before an installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of approval has
issued. The part covered by the temporary permission shall comply with the requirements specifie
temporary lighting, heat or power in this code or in the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, portion o |
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8. Portable fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
interconnected to a power grid. |
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8. Festoon lighting as defined in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. |
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8. Swings, nonhabitable tree houses and other playground equipment. |
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8. Accessible areas of refuge required by Section 1009.9. |
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8. Be accompanied by a statement of special inspections as required by Section 1704.3. |
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8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
interconnected to a power grid. |
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. See Section 301.18.
b. The maximum horizontal spacing of cast-iron pipe hangers shall be increased to 10 feet wher
foot lengths of pipe are installed.
c. Mid-story guide.
d. The maximum horizontal spacing of PP or PP-RCT pipe hangers shall be increase
manufacturer's installation requirements based on maximum operating temperature design.
(Add) 307.1.2 Neutralization. Liquid combustion by-products of condensing appliances shal
neutralized prior to being discharged. |
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8. Exit access stairways and ramps between the balcony, gallery or press box and the main asse
floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of religious worship, auditoriums and sport facili |
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8. In Group I-3 facilities, stairways providing access to guard towers, observation stations and co
rooms, not more than 250 square feet (23 m²) in area, shall be permitted to have a maximum
height of 8 inches (203 mm) and a minimum tread depth of 9 inches (229 mm).
(Amd) 1011.5.3 Winders. Winder treads are not permitted in means of egress stairways except wit
dwelling unit and within existing detached one- and two-family dwellings undergoing a chang
occupancy to Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments.
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8. The tank vent and remaining underground piping shall be capped or removed. |
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8. Where permitted in Section 1108, in bathrooms serving Accessible units, showers designe
assisted bathing shall comply with Section 1110.2.3. |
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8. Existing roofs. Confirmation that existing adjacent lower roofs within 20 feet of the prop
structure or addition comply with Section 1608.4.
(Amd) 1603.1.6 Geotechnical information. The following geotechnical information, as applicable,
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. For sizes 2 inches and smaller, a guide shall be installed midway between required vertical sup
Such guides shall prevent pipe movement in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pipe.
b. The maximum horizontal spacing of PP or PP-RCT pipe hangers shall be increase
manufacturer's installation requirements based on maximum operating temperature design.
CHAPTER 22 – SPECIAL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS
(Amd) M2201.7 Tank abandonment and removal. Tank abandonment and removal shall b
accordance with Section M2201.7.1, M2201.7.2 or M2201.7.3.
(Add) M2201.7.1 Removal from service of tanks and related equipment. Except as provided in Se
M2201.7.2 or M2201.7.3, if a tank and its related piping are abandoned for whatever reason, the tan
all piping connected to it, including the outside fill and vent piping and any piping connected t
appliance, shall be emptied of all contents, cleaned, removed from the premises or property, and disp
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8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5516
CAN/CSA/C22.2 No. 60335-2-40—2019
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electri
Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
M1403.1, M1412.1, M1413.1
(Amd)
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9. Exterior areas for assisted rescue in accordance with Section 1009.9. |
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9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (
mm) from the exterior wall and which do not require additional support. |
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9. Temporary lighting for emergencies, repairs, construction, special events or similar activities
CHAPTER 28 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
(Amd) 2801.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter, the International Mechanical Cod
the International Fuel Gas Code shall govern the design, construction, erection and installatio
mechanical appliances, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this
Masonry chimneys, fireplaces and barbecues shall comply with the International Mecha
Code and Chapter 21 of this code. The International Existing Building Code, the International Mecha
Code and the International Fuel Gas Code shall govern the alteration, repair, relocation, replacemen
addition of mechanical components, appliances, equipment and systems.
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9. Group S (Storage) parking structures with 1,000 cars.
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9. The tank excavation shall be backfilled.
CHAPTER 24 – FUEL GAS
(Amd) G2402.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are de
in other portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall have the meanings asc
to them as in those portions of the code.
(Amd) G2412.2 Liquefied petroleum gas storage. The storage system for liquefied petroleum gas
be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 58.
(Add) G2412.2.1 Identification label. LP-gas fuel suppliers shall affix and maintain in a legible condi
their firm name(s) and emergency telephone number(s) in a readily visible location on LP-gas sup
owned Department of Transportation (DOT) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (AS
containers installed on a consumer’s premises. The firm name(s) and emergency telephone number(s)
be at least ½ inch (12.7 mm) high and of contrasting color to the container. The emergency telep
number(s) shall be staffed 24 hours a day to ensure that the LP-gas supplier is available in the event
emergency at the consumer’s premises. Cylinders, tanks or containers shall be filled, evacuate
transported only by the owner of the cylinder, tank or container or upon the owner’s authorization.
CHAPTER 26 – GENERAL PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
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9. Stairways serving outdoor facilities where all portions of the means of egress are essentially
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9. Where toilet facilities are primarily for children’s use, required accessible water closets, t
compartments and lavatories shall be permitted to comply with the children’s provisions of
A117.1.
(Amd) 1110.2.1.2 Family or assisted-use toilet rooms. Family or assisted-use toilet rooms shall incl
only one water closet and only one lavatory and baby changing facilities. A family or assisted-use bat
room in accordance with Section 1109.2.1.3 shall be considered to be a family or assisted-use toilet r
Exception: The following additional fixtures shall be permitted in a family or assisted-use toilet
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9 for visible alarms of the International Building Code apply only to the quantity of the spaces being a
Where Group I-1, I-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 dwelling or sleeping units are being altered and where the
area is greater than 50 percent of the aggregate area of the building, the requirements of Section 110
Type B units and Chapter 9 for visible alarms of the International Building Code apply only to the qua
of the spaces being altered.
(Amd) 306.7.16.4 Toilet facilities. Where toilet rooms are provided, not fewer than one accessible si
user toilet room or one accessible family or assisted-use toilet room complying with Section 1110.2
the International Building Code shall be provided. At the inaccessible toilet rooms, directional
indicating the location of the nearest accessible toilet room shall be provided. These directional signs
include the International Symbol of Accessibility and sign characters shall meet the visual char
requirements in accordance with ICC A117.1.
(Amd) 306.7.16.5 Bathing facilities. Where bathing rooms are provided, not fewer than one acces
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903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.7.
(Add) 903.2.11.7 Additional statutory requirements. Pursuant to section 29-315 of the Connec
General Statutes, automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in any building or structure t
built more than four stories tall and used for human occupancy and in other occupancies as required b
State Fire Marshal in the interest of safety because of special occupancy hazards.
(Amd) 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following ro
or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection syste
accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprin
shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, is of fire-resistance-rated constructi
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903.3.1 with other than Group H or I occupancies, exit access stairways and ramps servin
occupant load of less than 10 not more than one story above the level of exit discharge. |
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903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, sleeping rooms in basements shall not be required to
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915.1.6 exist.
(Amd) 915.1.2 Fuel-burning appliances and fuel-burning fireplaces. Carbon monoxide detection
be provided in dwelling units and sleeping units that contain a fuel-burning appliance or fuel-bu
fireplace.
(Amd) 915.1.3 Fuel-burning, forced-air furnaces. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provid
dwelling units and sleeping units served by a fuel-burning, forced-air furnace.
Exception: Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units and sleeping unit
carbon monoxide detector is provided in the first room or area served by each main duct leavin
furnace, and the carbon monoxide alarm signals are automatically transmitted to an approved loca
(Amd) 915.1.4 Fuel-burning appliances outside of dwelling units and sleeping units. Carbon mon
detection shall be provided in dwelling units and sleeping units located in buildings that contain
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915.4.1. For the purpose of this section, “work area” is defined as: that portion or portions of a buil
consisting of all reconfigured spaces as indicated on the construction documents. Work area excludes
portions of the building where incidental work entailed by the intended work must be performed
portions of the building where work not initially intended by the owner is specifically required by this
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| Section 1014 |
Section 1014. Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall comply with Section 24
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| Section 108 |
Section 108 of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R107 of the 2021 Internati
Residential Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Temp
Structures and Uses.
(Del) SECTION 108 FEES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 109 of the 2021 Internati
Building Code portion or Section R108 of the 2021 International Residential Code portion, as applic
of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Fees.
(Del) SECTION 109 INSPECTIONS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 110 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R109 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Inspections.
(Del) SECTION 110 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. Delete in its entirety and refer to Sectio
of the 2021 International Building Code portion or Section R110 of the 2021 International Reside
Code portion, as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Certificate of Occupancy.
(Del) SECTION 111 SERVICE UTILITIES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 112 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R111 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Service Utilities. |
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(Del) SECTION 112 – MEANS OF APPEALS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 113 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R112 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Means of Appeal.
(Del) SECTION 113 - VIOLATIONS. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 114 of the
International Building Code portion or Section R113 of the 2021 International Residential Code por
as applicable, of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Violations. |
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| Section 1106.6.1 |
Section 1106.6.1 and that have 8 feet 2 inches of vertical clearance.
(Amd) 1108.6.2.2.1 Type A units. In Group R-2 occupancies containing more than 20 dwelling uni
sleeping units, at least 10 percent of the units shall be a Type A unit in accordance with ICC/ANSI A1
All R-2 units on the site, within the building or within the complex shall be considered to determin
total number of units and the required number of Type A units. Type A units shall be dispersed amon
various classes of units.
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| Section 116 |
Section 116 of the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building
– Unsafe Buildings and Equipment.
(Del) SECTION 116 – EMERGENCY MEASURES. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 1
the 2021 International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Emerg
Measures.
(Del) SECTION 117 – DEMOLITION. Delete in its entirety and refer to Section 102.6.3 of the
International Building Code portion of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code – Demolitio
Structures.
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
(Amd) 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defin
other codes adopted as portions of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, such terms shall hav
meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
(Add) 202.1 Definitions. Amend or add the following definitions:
(Add) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administr
and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Also known as the local building off
or the code official.
(Amd) CODE OFFICIAL. See Building official.
(Amd) EXISTING BUILDING. A building or structure, or portion thereof, erected in whole or in
for which a legal building permit and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Buildings or structur
portions thereof erected prior to October 1, 1970 shall be deemed existing buildings regardless o
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Section 116 has been instituted.
(Add) 117.3 Temporary closings. When necessary for public safety, the building official shall tempor
close buildings and structures and close, or order the authority having jurisdiction to close, sidew
streets, public ways and places adjacent to unsafe structures, and prohibit the same from being used.
(Add) 117.4 Emergency work. When imminent danger or an unsafe condition requiring immediate a
exists and the owner of the building or structure cannot be located, or refuses or is unable to expeditio
render the premises safe, the building official shall order the employment of the necessary labor
materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible. Such work shall include that requ
in the building official’s sole opinion, to make the premises temporarily safe, up to and inclu
demolition.
(Add) 117.5 Costs of emergency work. Costs incurred in the performance of emergency repair
demolition under the order of the building official shall be paid from the treasury of the town, cit
borough in which the building or structure is located on approval of the building official. The legal co
of the town, city or borough shall institute appropriate action against the owner of the premises wher
unsafe building or structure is or was located.
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Section 116 of this code. Work performed under such permits shall be completed as expeditious
possible.
(Add) 105.5.1 Nine-year closure. Pursuant to subsection (c) of section 29-265 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, nine years from the date of issuance of a building permit issued pursuant to section 29-263 o
Connecticut General Statutes for construction or alteration of a one-family dwelling, two-family dwe
or structure located on the same parcel as a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling, for w
construction or alteration a certificate of occupancy, as defined in the regulations adopted pursua |
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| Section 116 (cont. 2) |
(Add) 118.1 General. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, structures, premises or portions thereof,
including tenant spaces, shall be safeguarded and maintained in accordance with this section.
(Add) 118.1.1 Abandoned premises. Buildings, structures and premises for which an owner cann
identified or located by dispatch of a certificate of mailing to the last known or registered address, w
persistently or repeatedly become unprotected or unsecured; which have been occupied by unauthor
persons or for illegal purposes; or which present a danger of structural collapse or fire spread to adja
properties shall be considered abandoned, declared unsafe and abated or demolished in accordance
this code. |
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| Section 116 (cont. 2) |
(Amd) TECHNICALLY INFEASIBLE. An alteration of a building or a facility that has little likeli
of being accomplished because the existing structural conditions require the removal or alteration of a l
bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame, or because other physical or site constr
prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces or features that are in full and strict compliance
the minimum requirements for new construction and that are necessary to provide accessibility. Pur
to subsection (b) of section 29-269 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the determination of tech
infeasibility shall be made by the State Building Inspector.
CHAPTER 3 – PROVISIONS FOR ALL COMPLIANCE METHODS
(Amd) 302.2 Additional codes. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to, or reloc
of, existing buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, addition
changes of occupancy or relocation, respectively, in this code and the International Energy Conserv
Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Cod
NFPA 70. Where provisions of the other codes conflict with provisions of this code, the provisions o
code shall take precedence. |
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| Section 306 |
Section 306.
(Add) FIGURE 304.3.1 Circular Turning Space.
(Del) 304.3.2 T-Shaped space. Delete section, subsections, and figures and replace with the followi
(Add) 304.3.2 T-Shaped space. The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60-inch (1525
minimum square, with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width. Each arm of the T sha
clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction, and the base shall be cle
obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The turning space shall be permitted to include knee an
clearance complying with Section 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm. |
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| Section 7.3 |
Section 7.3 of ASCE 7. The calculated value of pf shall not be less than 30 pounds per square foot and
be used in the calculation of sloped roof snow loads in accordance with Section 7.4 of ASCE 7.
provisions of Section 7.3.4 of ASCE 7 shall not be used.
(Add) 1608.1.2 Sloped roof snow loads. The sloped roof snow load, ps, shall be calculated in accord
with Section 7.4 of ASCE 7. The value of pf used in such calculation shall not be less than 30 pound
square foot, except where permitted in Section 1608.1.3. Values for “unobstructed slippery roofs” in F |
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| Section 903.3.1.1 |
Section 903.3.1.1 or Section 903.3.1.2 and where the highest floor level is not more than 75 feet a
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, Class I standpipes shall have an automatic or ma
wet supply.
(Del) 905.3.4.1 Hose and cabinet. Delete section.
(Del) SECTION 906 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Delete this section in its entirety
replace with the following:
(Add) SECTION 906 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
(Add) 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in occupancies and loca
as required by the 2022 Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code.
(Add) 906.2 Maintenance. Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with the
Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code. |
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| Section 907 |
Section 907 of the International Building Code as required for new construction.
CHAPTER 12 – HISTORIC BUILDINGS
(Add) 1201.1.1 Exemptions. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connecticut General Statutes, exempt
may be granted to the provisions of this code for historic structures.
CHAPTER 13 – PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE METHODS
(Amd) 1301.2 Applicability. Existing buildings or structures in which there is work involving addit
alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter o
provisions of Chapters 6 through 12. The provisions of Sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.6 shall app
existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, I-2, M, R a
These provisions shall also apply to Group U occupancies where such occupancies are undergoing a ch
of occupancy or a partial change in occupancy with separations in accordance with Section 1301.2.2. T
provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H, I-1, I-3 or I-4.
CHAPTER 16 – REFERENCED STANDARDS
(Amd) NFPA
National Fire Protection Association |
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| Section 907.2.11.2 |
Section 907.2.11.2.
(Add) 907.2.11.2.2 Alterations and additions. When an alteration or addition is made to a buildin
structure of Group I-4 and E day care facilities, Group I-1 or R occupancy, or when one or more slee
rooms are added or created in existing dwelling units, the entire dwelling unit or building shall be prov
with smoke detectors located as required for new buildings. Such smoke detectors within existing sp |
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| section 10-410 |
section 10-410 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which have been classified as such in the State Reg
of Historic Places as long as the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-259 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes are adhered to and provided that such exemptions shall not affect the safe design, us
construction of such property.
(Add) 104.10.4 Urban homesteading property exemption. Pursuant to section 29-259 of the Connec
General Statutes, exemptions may be granted to the provisions of this code for property acquired b
urban homesteading agency, pursuant to section 8-169r of the Connecticut General Statutes and transf
to a qualified applicant pursuant to section 8-169s of the Connecticut General Statutes, provided
exemptions shall not affect the safe design, use or construction of such property. Exemptions sha
granted in accordance with Section 104.10.1 of this code.
(Add) 104.10.5 Elevators and escalators. Pursuant to section 29-192 of the Connecticut General Stat
the State Building Inspector may approve variations or exemptions from, or equivalent or alte
compliance with, regulations governing elevators and escalators where strict compliance with
provisions would cause practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. Any person aggrieved by the dec
of the State Building Inspector may appeal to the Commissioner of Administrative Services or
commissioner’s designee not later than 30 days after notice of such decision has been rendered. |
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| section 10-410 |
section 10-410 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which have been classified as such in the State Re
of Historic Places as long as the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-259 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes are adhered to and provided that such exemptions shall not affect the safe design, u
construction of such property. Exemptions shall be granted in accordance with Section R104.10.1 o
code.
(Add) R104.10.4 Urban homesteading property exemption. Pursuant to section 29-259 of
Connecticut General Statutes, exemptions may be granted to the provisions of this code for pro
acquired by an urban homesteading agency, pursuant to section 8-169r of the Connecticut General Stat
and transferred to a qualified applicant pursuant to section 8-169s of the Connecticut General Stat
provided such exemptions shall not affect the safe design, use or construction of such property. Exemp
shall be granted in accordance with Section R104.10.1 of this code.
(Add) R104.11.2 Research reports. Submission to the local building official of a valid research r
prepared by an approved evaluation service that supports the efficacy of use of any material, applia
equipment or method of construction not specifically provided for in this code, or that demonst
compliance with this code, may be deemed evidence of compliance with this code. |
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| section 10-410 (cont. 2) |
(Amd) R105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge,
repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to move a lot line that
affect any existing building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or re
any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this cod
to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtai
required permit.
(Add) R105.1.1 By whom application is made. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut Ge
Statutes, application for a permit shall be made by the owner or by an authorized agent. If the autho
agent is a contractor, such contractor shall follow the provisions of section 20-338b of the Connec
General Statutes. The applicant shall include the full names and addresses of the owner, agent an
responsible officers, if the owner or agent is a corporate body.
(Add) R105.1.2 Permit issuance to a home improvement contractor. No permit shall be issued
contractor who is required to be registered pursuant to chapter 400 of the Connecticut General Statute
work to be performed by such contractor, unless the name, business address and Department of Cons
Protection registration number of such contractor is clearly marked on the application for permit, an
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| section 10-410 (cont. 2) |
(Add) 104.10.6 Lift and limited use/limited application elevator approval. Lifts and limited use, li
access elevators shall not be part of a required accessible path unless approved in accordance wit
provisions of Section 1110.9 of this code.
(Amd) 105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge,
repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to move a lot line that
affect any existing building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or re
any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this cod
to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtai
required permit.
(Add) 105.1.3 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code abatement. Where conflicts exist betwee
requirements of this code and the requirements of a Connecticut State Fire Safety Code abatement
issued in writing by the local fire marshal with respect to an existing building, the requirements of
portion of the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code that regulates existing buildings shall take preceden
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| section 19a-36 |
section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Exception: Swimming pools accessory to owner-occupied, detached one-, two- or three-fa
residences and swimming pools accessory to a single one-family townhouse where the pool is inte
to be used exclusively by the owner and invited guests.
(Add) 3109.2 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a ba
meeting the requirements of 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code portion of the
Connecticut State Building Code.
(Add) 3109.3 Swimming pool barriers. Residential and public swimming pool barriers shall comply
the requirements of 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code portion of the 2022 Connec
State Building Code.
(Del) SECTION 3114 PUBLIC USE RESTROOM BUILDINGS IN FLOOD HAZARD AR
Delete section in its entirety
CHAPTER 33 – SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
(Add) 3303.8 Demolition of structures. The demolition of structures shall be conducted in accord
with the State Demolition Code as found in part IV of chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes
with this chapter. |
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| section 19a-77 |
section 19a-77 of the Connecticut General Statutes, that operates in accordance with the licen
requirements of the Office of Early Childhood shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply wit
International Residential Code.
(Add) 307.5.1 Consumer fireworks, Class 1.4G. Sparklers and fountain display items permitted to be
in Connecticut shall be exempt from the requirements of an H-3 occupancy under the follo
circumstances: |
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| section 29-252 |
section 29-252 of the Connecticut General Statutes, has not been issued by the building official,
building permit shall be deemed closed.
(Amd) 107.2.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be dimensi
and drawn on suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted where appr
by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, n
and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. When the qu
or arrangement of materials is essential for conformity to this code, specific information shall be giv
establish such quality or arrangement, and this code shall not be cited, or terms such as “legal,” “per c
or their equivalent used as a substitute for specific information. |
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| section 29-252 (cont. 2) |
(Amd) 107.2.2 Fire sprinkler system shop drawings. Shop drawings for fire sprinkler system(s) sha
submitted to indicate conformance to this code and the construction documents and shall be approved
to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the refere
installation standards in Chapter 9. Pursuant to section 29-263a of the Connecticut General Statutes,
documents shall be accompanied by evidence of licensure as an automatic fire sprinkler layout techni
in accordance with section 20-304a of the Connecticut General Statutes or a professional engineer lice
in accordance with chapter 391 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(Add) 107.2.6.2 Private sewage disposal system. The site plan shall indicate the location of a pri
sewage disposal system where a public sewer is not available. Private sewage disposal systems sha
designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the Public Health Code adopted u
authority of section 19a-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes. All technical and soil data required b
Public Health Code shall be submitted with the site plan. Approval of such systems shall be by the l
authority having jurisdiction. When such approval is required by the local authority having jurisdic
written proof of such approval shall be submitted to the building official prior to issuance of a buil
permit. |
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| section 29-252 (cont. 3) |
(Amd) 107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval o
building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submi
on the construction documents for review by the building official.
Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design profession
responsible charge, who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a not
indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and found to be in ge
conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed unti
deferred submittal documents have been approved by the building official. |
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