New Haven, Connecticut Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for New Haven, Connecticut.
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• Connecticut has adopted mandatory statewide codes (see below). Connecticut’s state codes cannot be amended locally. Information may also be found on the Department of Public Safety website.
New Haven 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. |
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 | Building Department Phone: (203) 946-8040 |
| Plumbing | Building Department Phone: (203) 946-8040 |
| Mechanical | Building Department Phone: (203) 946-8040 |
| Electrical | Building Department Phone: (203) 946-8040 |
| Civil | Richard Miller City Engineer Phone: (203) 946-6417 |
| Planning | Karyn Gilvarg, AIA Executive Director, City Plan Dept. Phone: (203) 946-6378 |
| City Attorney | Thayer Baldwin, Jr. Corporation Counsel Phone: (203) 946-7951 |
| Public Works | Jeffrey Pescosolido Chief of Operations Phone: (203) 946-6135 |
| Fire Marshal | Joseph Cappucci Fire Marshal Phone: (203) 946-6300 |
| Parks/Recreation | Robert Levine Director, Parks, Recreation & Trees Phone: (203) 946-8027 |
Other Connecticut Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Connecticut:
