Connecticut Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Connecticut.
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Additional Resources
Connecticut has adopted mandatory, statewide codes (see below). Connecticut's state codes cannot be amended locally. Copies of the Connecticut Supplements to the State Building Code and State Fire Code are available through the Commission on Official Legal Publications, (860) 741-3027, Phone; (860) 745-2178, Fax.
• The International Code Council has agreed to publish Connecticut Specific Editions of the 2003 International and Residential Codes that incorporate the language of the Connecticut Supplement into the base document. This eliminates the need for concurrent use of the Connecticut Supplement for these two codes. Available from: International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795; Telephone: (888) 422-7233; www.iccsafe.org
• Connecticut's Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services provides some code interpretations online.
• The International Code Council has agreed to publish Connecticut Specific Editions of the 2003 International and Residential Codes that incorporate the language of the Connecticut Supplement into the base document. This eliminates the need for concurrent use of the Connecticut Supplement for these two codes. Available from: International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795; Telephone: (888) 422-7233; www.iccsafe.org
• Connecticut's Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services provides some code interpretations online.
Code Alert: 2008 Amendments to the 2005 State Building Code and State Fire Code will be forthcoming in the 3rd quarter of 2008..
Connecticut Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2003 IBC; 2003 IRC (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Structural Code | 2003 IBC; 2003 IRC (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC (NFPA-70) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2005 State Fire Safety Code (2003 IFC); NFPA 101-2003 for existing buildings | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Energy Code | 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (re-adopted with changes) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Elevator Code | 2005 CT State Elevator Code (ASME A17.1-1996 with 1997 & 1998 Addenda) | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Gas Code | CT State Regulations | |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code; NBIC | Office of the State Building Inspector, (860) 685-8310 and online. |
| Public Health Code | CT Public Health Code |
Connecticut Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Plumbing | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Mechanical | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Electrical | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Accessibility | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Building Inspector | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Plan Review | Staff Office of the State Building Inspector Phone: (860) 685-8310 Fax: (860) 685-8365 |
| Fire Marshal | Staff Office of the State Fire Marshal Phone: (860) 685-8380 Fax: (860) 685-8359 |
| Boiler Inspector | Staff Bureau of Boilers, Office of State Building Inspec Phone: (860) 685-8320 Fax: (860) 685-8363 |
| Elevator Inspector | Staff Bureau of Elevators, Office of State Building Insp Phone: (860) 685-8340 Fax: (860) 685-8363 |
Connecticut Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Connecticut:
